Typically we expect to pay more to have a professional do work for us, instead of doing it ourselves. We expect to pay for the convenience or for a better quality job. So when it comes to printing photos from your digital camera, you might be tempted to use your own printer … [Read more...] about Don’t print your own photos
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Check the cartridge before throwing it out
Even if the cartridge appears to be out of ink...check it. First, give it a little shake. Yes, believe it or not, a gentle shake can more evenly redistribute the ink in the cartridge, providing a longer life. Second, check for clogs. Run a moist cloth along the bottom of the … [Read more...] about Check the cartridge before throwing it out
Ignore “out of ink” warnings
PC World found that most printers show "out of ink" warnings well before the ink cartridge is actually out of ink. In some cases, cartridges still had up to 45% of their ink remaining. This is still a good warning sign that you should buy a new ink cartridge, but don't replace … [Read more...] about Ignore “out of ink” warnings
Optimize your printer settings to use less ink & paper
Default settings on printers are not set up to save you money. Rather than going through all that ink and paper (and dollars), change a few of the settings. To save money on ink: change the print quality to "draft" and the color setting to "print in grayscale" (or black and … [Read more...] about Optimize your printer settings to use less ink & paper
Save ink by avoiding bold fonts
Thin and non-bolded fonts require less ink to print. By sticking to these standard fonts--and avoiding bold and thick fonts--you'll use less ink and prolong your ink cartridge's life. Standard fonts like Arial and Courier are good standbys.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Save ink by avoiding bold fonts