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There are so many printers on store shelves today - tons of different options to choose from! Are they really all that different? How much thought should you put into your purchase or will you impulse buy whatever’s on sale? Are some brands better than others? Read on for three vital questions to ask when buying a new printer.
Read MoreWe’re well into the digital age and we do more things online now than ever before. So, does that mean printing is becoming obsolete? Where is the place for printers in your home, work or school? Here’s a few of our thoughts and some research on why printers still have a place and are here to stay!
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again! And what better time to keep your printer topped up and print some amazing things for the holidays?! We’ve scoured the net (well, Pinterest anyways) to bring you some festive printing ideas you can DIY.
Read More‘Black only’ (or grayscale) printing seems to be a confusing subject. It's one of those things we at Men In Ink find ourselves talking about often! Saving money while printing efficiently is the goal, so let’s dive into this one… Should you print grayscale whenever possible? Will that save your colour ink and keep you printing longer and more inexpensively?
Read MoreContinuous ink systems aren't new on the market, but it's something we're asked about from time to time. Online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay have lots of vendors selling these aftermarket systems for many different inkjet printers. They seem like a great idea, would save you money and might be better for the environment... so should you go for it?
Read MoreFor the past few years, Epson and Canon have marketed their refill-it-yourself printers to those of us frustrated with constantly running out of ink! Not to mention the high cost of brand name replacement cartridges... These printers have a higher up front cost, but they will cost less to run day-to-day. So, is it worth a purchase? Let's dig deeper...
Read MoreCartridges do fail. It's a common misconception that only compatible cartridges will be faulty, but there are always a small amount of failures straight out of the box for all brands and cartridge types. How can you tell if this is the case with your cartridge? And what should you do about it? Let's unpack this a bit.
Read MoreIt's a new year with new resolutions, and it's always time to save some money too! Printing can get expensive and it's mostly a necessity in our lives now. So, how can you keep printing as needed and yet be frugal while doing so? We've compiled our top five tips for saving money on printing this year.
Read MoreIt's the holidays! Time for some more holiday printing ideas to make your festivities sweeter. Here's some ideas we found to get you going.
Read MoreThe holiday season is upon us and what better way to use your printer than to print out something festive! We've scoured the internet for some fun printable decorations and gift tags and attached some great ideas below. Follow the links and start creating.
Read MoreIt's that time again! Books are opening, classrooms are filling up and homework is on the way. Are you ready? We've compiled our best back to school printing tips to help you get your printer back in shape (or buy the new printer that's right for you) so you're ready for the new school year.
Read MoreConcerned about how printing impacts the environment? Yea, we are too! Allow us to fill you in on how the industry works, what the most 'green' printing choices are, and how you you can be eco-savvy with your own printing.
Read MoreKeeping your printer in top shape means you need good printing habits. Good printing habits should also save you money and be kind to the environment! Do you have good habits? Let's see how yours stack up against our expert tips for good printing.
Read MoreDoes it seem like every time you go to print, it's streaky or blotchy? You run a few clean cycles and finally the clogs seem to get better, but then your ink is running low... didn't you just refill your cartridges?!! So, why do your ink cartridges dry out so quickly? And, more importantly, what you can do about it.
Read MoreThis is a commonly asked question for a reason. Printing can be very expensive and most of us are looking for the most economical option to meet our needs. There's not quite a straight answer to this one, so let's dive into this a bit.
Read MoreIt can be challenging to go about our daily lives and yet be kind to our environment and consciously help our planet. The printing industry doesn't have the best track record when it comes to this, but there are definitely things you can to to make a difference!
Read MoreThere are so many printers out there and so many different opinions... to say it's a little confusing would be an understatement! Take our crash course on inkjet vs. laser so you make the right choice for your printing needs.
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