Get the Most Out of Your Printer Cartridge with These Top Tips and Tricks
If you have not switched over to a paperless office environment, don’t worry, because you are certainly not the only one. For some people, it is just not possible to switch over entirely. Printing is a necessity for some businesses and, if you cannot get around this simple reality, you are probably going to be coughing up for printer consumables for a long time yet. The printer cartridge is certainly one of the more expensive office stationery items, and we are often asked how one can get the very most out of it. It is important to note that sometimes, when a computer or printer says the printer is out of ink or toner, there is actually still some left. Not all generic cartridges are very economical on ink, so you could find that the saving you make when buying a generic cartridge is a false economy. All that aside, we are going to share a few ideas that you can keep in mind to get the most out of your printer cartridge with the following tips:
- Get the right printer for the job. This may seem a bit off-topic, but it is not. If you need to print hundreds of pages a week, you should probably not be using an inkjet printer. A laser printer would be better suited to economical high-volume printing in office environments.
- Choose a different font. This can really help you save on ink. Opting for a slimmer font like Calibri or Century Gothic, instead of Arial, can save more than 20% on the ink you use.
- Do not leave your printer unused for an extended period of time. If the printer never prints anything, the ink will eventually dry up, which then clogs the nozzles and causes printing issues. If it is a time of year where you do not need to print often, try to use the printer at least once a week.
- Set your printer to print in preview or draft mode. Unless you are presenting the documents to clients, they do not need to be printed in high-quality print mode. This will help to save on ink usage.
- Set your printer to print only in black unless otherwise selected. Even when you print a black page, your printer often uses the colour cartridge as well to achieve a true black colour. This will cause your colour ink cartridge to run out quickly. Set the printer to use the black cartridge only.
These tips should help you to get a bit more out of your printer cartridge! Give them a try.
Two Tricks to Get the Very Last Drops Out of Your Printer Toner Cartridge
Of course, there are those times when you think that the toner cartridge of your laser printer is running dry, but you have to print just a few more lines. In emergencies, when you really need to squeeze the last few drops out of your printer cartridge to get a report or assignment printed, and you do not have time to wait for a new cartridge, there are two tricks that you can try. First, remove the printer cartridge from the machine and give it a few good firm shakes. Replace it and try to attempt your print again.
Raydian Offers Printer Consumable
If you want to ensure that your printer consumables never run out, or cost you too much, entrust the provision of a steady supply, along with the maintenance and servicing of your printers, to Raydian. We stock printer consumables for all major brands and models of printers and multifunctional devices. Our team is always ready and available to provide helpful hints on how to get the most out of our printer cartridges and how to best take daily care of your printers and other office equipment items.
If you would like to learn more about our consumables and the related equipment we offer for sale and rental, along with our services, kindly get in touch with us. You can give us a call or send us an email when it is convenient for you. Let Raydian simplify your office and printing requirements and meet your needs.