How To Increase Your Printer’s Lifespan

slavezero — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:21:42 +0000

A normal inkjet printer usually last for about 3 to 4 years before it finally retires, but laser printers generally last a few years longer. But no matter what kind of printer you have or how much longer a printer usually lives if you don’t take all the necessary maintenance you will end up replacing your printer every month. I have here some few tips that will help you maintain your printer in tip top shape for as long as possible.

Do not force out the paper in case of paper jam. If you force the paper out, that may not only cause damage to your printer but it can also leave bits of torn paper inside which will definitely cause harm later on. To safely remove the paper out, most printers have a hatch at their back that you can easily removed. Once removed, you will be able to gain access on your printers paper wheels there you will see the jammed paper and you can easily get it out without harming your printer.

Turn off your printer when not in use and avoid from shutting it down improperly. This will help your printer to function at an optimum level. Don’t turn your printer off if you are in a middle of something. Remember to use the printer’s power button and then remove the plug if need be

Avoid using cheap ink cartridges or cheap toners. Sometimes we are tempted to use either a refilled ink cartridges or compatible cartridges because of their price difference. An original inkjet usually cost at around $30 but a refilled ink normally cost at around $5, Very tempting isn’t it? Those refilled and compatible cartridges may have perform the same function as the original but it would not definitely last long and it can also affect the performance of your printer.

The lifespan of your printer depends on durability of the machine, how much you use it and how well you maintain it. I’m not saying that if you properly take care of your printer it will last forever, as we all know printers like any other machines will eventually fail, but if you do it may be it will last as nearly as forever. Take good care of your printer and it will take care of you, for a much longer time. The monthly duty cycle indicates the maximum number of pages the printer is designed to produce. Buying a printer that has a duty cycle that is two to three times your expected print volume will help ensure its longevity as well.

Lifespan of ink cartridges depends on how often you use and how much you print. Light users might replace their ink two or three times a year, while heavier users may go through cartridges every few months. Me, I replaced my cartridge every 3 to 4 months depending on the printing volume. If you let you printer and cartridge unuse for several months it will dry out as well. You can consult your printer manufacturer to know how many pages your printer can print before it will fail.

Take care of your printer and maybe you will be surprised that your printer is growing old with you

Happy Printing

How to choose the right printer

slavezero — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:11:42 +0000

Printers are no different from computers and other technology. Like other technologies they also evolved almost everyday into something bigger and better. Newer versions and models are coming out. There are lots of options available to choose from and that is becoming a problem for it becomes extremely hard to determine the right printer for you and exactly what you need.

The first thing you need to consider in buying a printer is the main purpose of the printer. Are you going to use it to print photographs? or you will just need it to print text?. If you are going to use it for photographs then you should choose a printer specifically for photographs and those kind of printers have a high price. The usual printer that can produce high quality prints can cause Php 5,000 ($100) above.

If your printer is for text only then you can go with a less cheaper printer. Cheap printers are easy to come buy; you can easily find a sale with a price tag of just barely over Php 2,000 ($40).

You should also be considering what the costs of replacement cartridges are. Unfortunately, ink cartridges are pretty expensive. The prices for these are comparable to the price of the printer itself. While ink jet printers are overall cheap when you first purchase it, you more than pay for the printer when it comes to the ink. You may also want to take a look at the ink cartridges before buying a printer. also check on how many pages the ink cartridges can print. Make sure you are getting both quantity and quality for your money.

The next thing you should consider is the work you intent to place upon the printer. You may want to choose a speedy printer if you intend to use it on large amount of printouts. Some printers are specific for graphics and others are specific for text, it is important that you choose a printer that can handle your workload quickly and efficiently.

Printers also comes with different aspects such as scanner, copier, printer, and fax machine all in one convenient machine. When purchasing a printer, you also need to take a look at all of these aspects and consider what you really want and what you really need in terms of pricing.

Next is printers has many types. Each type has their own benefits and drawbacks, as most things in the world do. Photo printers are very expensive, but can give you high quality pictures. Ink jet printers are typically cheap, but the ink cartridges are a kick in the butt. Color laser printers work very well for graphics and photographs, but they are slow in printing. Choose a printer that best suit your needs and comes along with your budget.

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How To Increase Your Printer’s Lifespan

How to choose the right printer