Comparing the 3 Printer Terms: Ink Cartridge, Print head, and Toner Cartridge

When you have a printer, you may have already encountered the terms ink cartridge, print head, and toner cartridge. However, there are still those who feel confused whenever they encounter these words in situations like purchasing a remanufactured printer cartridge or troubleshooting a printer error.





So if you are one of those printer users that has been caught up with this confusion, then here are the answers to your puzzling questions. A comparison among the three printer terms can also help you out.

First of all, a print head and a printer cartridge are not the same thing and do not have any similarity at all since the print head is a part of the printer that holds on the nozzle. The nozzle is the tool that allows the ink or toner from your cartridge to flow down and reach the paper.

The difference between an ink cartridge and a laser toner cartridge is that the other one contains ink while the second type has toner. Of course, the ink is in liquid form while the toner is a powder-like substance. Both need to pass through the print head to do the printing process and to be placed on your material.

When it comes to the price of the printer supplies, printer inks are considered to be cheaper than laser toners. However, laser toner cartridges can create more documents and images. Also. Laser toner cartridges can perform faster than ink types which makes laser printers the top choice for business needs.

Lastly, both printer cartridges differ in printing quality. Laser toners are perfect for text printing while ink cartridges work well with images. It still depends on your preference so know what you will print, then you can decide on what printer and cartridge type you should get.

Now that you already understand these words used for printers, you can define each and avoid the confusion next time you decide to get printer supplies.

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Shortage in HP CE285A Laser Toner? Switch to Remanufactured HP Cartridges

Hewlett-Packard, or commonly known as HP, has just stated (according to CRN.com) that it is actually having a hard time fulfilling the demand for the HP CE285A laser toner cartridge causing a shortage in the supply of this toner which is used on some HP LaserJet printers.





This is why those printer users who are affected by the insufficiency are looking for better ways to solve this printer problem, but what can be a possible solution?

Well, if you have been a printer user for quite some time now, you may have already learned that there are other types of laser toner cartridges aside from the original ones which are made by the printer companies themselves. A good alternative for this cartridge crisis is a remanufactured HP CE285A laser toner cartridge.

A remanufactured laser toner is a product of a third party printer supply store that would like to provide high quality printing at a lower cost. Compare the price of a remanufactured HP CE285A laser toner at only $39 to the cost of an original, which is of limited supply right now, at $63. You get to have big bunch of savings instantly plus your printer can create up to 1,600 printouts with this laser toner.

So if you are actually stuck with this problem and you are already considering the idea of buying a new printer filled with laser toner cartridges, then you might just want to try a remanufactured laser toner that can provide you with the great prints that you deserve while still saving more. After all, with prices going up, it's always nice to find other ways to lower expenses, like on your printing costs.

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Eco-friendly Cameras for Greener Photo Printing

Now that almost everyone considers eco-friendly products and living to help save the environment, more green items are being made available like the printer supplies known as remanufactured laser toner cartridges and ink cartridges.





These printer cartridges offer green printing for those who wish to take part in nature's preservation with a different approach. However, the printing industry that is becoming greener does not end there, especially now that eco-friendly cameras are already present for a more efficient type of photo printing.

A good example of a green camera is the Canon EOS Rebel T2i digital camera which does not contain lead parts in it. Lead has been known to be harmful so Canon made a camera that would differ from the other types with the T2i, which is also very environmentally-friendly when manufactured. (If you’ve been an avid reader of our blog, you’ve already seen this camera in action with our behind the scenes at TonerGreen slideshow and video).

Nikon is also another brand that has become more active in helping the environment which is why it has stopped using hazardous chemicals on its products. It is also offering free recycling of batteries and other electronic devices that reduce waste. One of its energy-efficient and economical items is the CoolPix S80 camera that has longer battery life span that saves on your electric costs.

Lastly, Olympus is one of the companies known to be against global warming and is active in reducing the consumption harmful chemicals. The company usually displays a green leaf on its products that signifies the item's recyclability, reduced harmful substances, and effective energy saving features. One example is the Olympus FE-47 camera that has no PVC, cadmium, and lead which makes a family-friendly device.

When you use one of these gadgets and print your images using an economical printer filled with remanufactured printer cartridges, consider yourself a saver and lover of nature.

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TonerGreen is Now Recognized by Green America

TonerGreen never stops in providing the best eco-friendly printing solutions which is why it has been recently recognized by Green America for inclusion in their Green Business Network.




It has also received the green seal of approval from the widely-recognized green non-profit organization to assure its shoppers that TonerGreen is committed to being a part of the nature's preservation.

Green America is one of the most trusted organizations when it comes to creating a network of environmentally and socially active businesses. It makes sure that all its members have been screened thoroughly to keep its credibility in giving only the best and greenest services. This is why TonerGreen has just been awarded its green seal of approval. Green Business Network has acknowledged TonerGreen's dedication to offer eco-friendly, US-made, non-patent infringing remanufactured laser toner cartridges and ink cartridges.

TonerGreen also offers recycling programs for used printer cartridges which is a great choice for those who wish to put their trash into good use. This makes TonerGreen even more reliable for all green shoppers. Aside from their recycling program, TonerGreen also donates a portion of every cartridge sold to EarthShare for the organization’s environmental campaigns.

Being a TonerGreen customer makes you more than just a printer user that saves on printing costs. You are also instantly given the opportunity to lend a hand in helping save the environment. This is a great and most convenient way for you to take on your green responsibility without spending a lot. After all, you can trust TonerGreen's services since it is a printer supply store that has been fully accepted by the a credible organization for green solutions, which is Green Business Network.

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Introducing Memjet—The Most Efficient and Affordable Printer Ever

Just you thought you already have the best printer ever made, here comes Memjet that would match perfectly compete with your current printing partner. What can be more efficient and affordable than this printer that has a different way of printing your daily outputs?





Well, for now you should give praises to this great printer. Why? Here are just some of the economical features that Memjet can provide.

The Memjet printer differs from other inkjet printers because it has a print head that is the same size as your printing page which makes it burst all the needed inks on your paper at the same time, finishing your output in a jiffy. On the contrary, if you are using an inkjet printer, the process is much slower since the ink cartridges will have to move back and forth just to finish your material.

If you want to compare the Memjet with a laser printer, have a look at its printing speed and price too. The two printer types can match each other on the speed level but amount for you to get a Memjet printer is much cheaper than a laser printing machine. Also, its inks will be affordable, so you really do save more with this fascinating printer.

However, if you feel that it's not yet the right time for you to replace your printing partner, then there is still a way for you to get those economical and inexpensive prints. Just fill your printer with remanufactured laser toner cartridges or ink cartridges, and you'll surely you will get the savings that you want. After all, these printer supplies were made to provide high quality printing at a lower cost for all wise and green printer users.

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Carbon Footprint Standard for Print To Be Set by ISO, To Reduce Greenhouse Emissions in Printing

Printing produces greenhouse emissions and leaves carbon footprints. Limiting those emissions for the environment has proven to be difficult because of the lack of standards to measure it, and consequently, to reduce it. Soon such limitation will be overcome as the creation of a standard - measuring carbon footprints in printing - by ISO is underway.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO)has formed WG11, tasked to develop ISO draft 16759 that will measure the carbon footprint of print. The WG11 aims to complete the new standard by 2012 and present it on the no. 1 trade fair for the print media industry - drupa.

When this important printing standard is finally set, printers and its components can be designed and manufactured to leave the least amount of carbon footprints when used. As such stakeholders of the printing industry are encourage to take part in accomplishing this objective.

Tonegreen lauds this initiative as it finally gives the industry a definite direction to take in achieving a more environment-friendly printing process. As we await that much-needed standard, let us be conscious every time we print. Use energy-saving printers and eco-friendly remanufactured toners and inks.

News via Printweek.

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Celebrate the End of Football Season with TonerGreen's Offers

The football season is reaching its end, but there are still great reasons for you to celebrate it with a huge bang by purchasing your remanufactured laser toner cartridges and printer inks from TonerGreen and getting huge discounts.




What could be greater than getting the best printer supplies while having discounts at the same time? With TonerGreen, you can experience both since it has started offering its football post-season promo. All you have to do is purchase your remanufactured laser toners and ink cartridges then make sure that you total before taxes and shipping will fit the three great offers below.

1. For every order with a total price of $50-99, get 5% off by using the coupon code: FOOTBALL5.

2. For purchased products between $100-199, a 10% off will be given to you by adding the coupon code: FOOTBALL10.

3. If your order reach $200+, you instantly get 15% off if you key-in the coupon code: FOOTBALL15.

So, start deciding on what banners you would make to show full support team in the post-season and print these with the eco-friendly printer cartridges made by TonerGreen.

With TonerGreen, you can get both savings and high quality printing with full customer satisfaction. You are also given the chance to help preserve the environment since the printer supplies from this online store are made of recycled cartridges that have been inspected and tested to perform just like the original ones. And don’t forget that with each purchase, a percentage of the sale goes towards environmental causes through EarthShare.

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What to Remember When Replacing a Remanufactured Laser Toner Cartridge

When you have a printer and you supply it with remanufactured laser toner cartridges, you may have already seen how big your savings can get from your printing costs. However, you cannot deny the fact that these things are still consumables so you need to replace them as soon as possible. But what if you have troubles with changing your remanufactured laser toner? How can you feel confident about taking these cartridges off and placing new ones?





While the process of replacing printer cartridges can be easy, there are times when you get bad quality prints because you accidentally did something wrong in installing the supplies. So it is best that you know everything about this procedure to avoid wrecking your printer and its parts too.

First, you should know the right signs before you actually purchase new printer cartridges. A good example could be the fading of your printouts since this means that your toners are almost empty.

When in a hurry and you run out of toner, you can take the cartridge off then shake it lightly so that any toner left inside settles and you could continue printing. Also, remember that you need to finish your ink cartridges within six months after installation to avoid wasting some of it.

Lastly, never take your cartridges off your printer unless you need to replace it since you can either damage it or lessen the content inside.

Now, you don't have to worry too much about changing your laser toner cartridges or ink cartridges anymore since the guides here are enough for you to learn the proper installation of printer supplies.

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Eco Printer : Print on the Same Paper Many Times Over

Welcome the new year with this great innovation - the Eco Printer - designed by Sharsha Lee for LiteOn Technology Corp. This award winning environment-friendly printer concept allows reprints on a single sheet of paper many times over.

This Eco Printer features a technology that allows anyone to be able to print over a single sheet of paper over and over again. It utilizes a specialized ink that can be erased by UV irradiation, allowing anyone to print a new set of information over that same sheet of paper. We normally relate reprints with having to redo the printing because of some error. In the case of the Eco Printer, a reprint could mean an entirely new printed document!



Isn't that awesome?! It is common knowledge that paper is recyclable; the Eco Printer takes the lifespan of a sheet of paper so much further.

Now, this printer is highly suitable for recurring office documents. Right now, I can only think of office announcements pasted on our bulletin board for let say upcoming company events, non-sensitive memos, etc. Imagine if these papers posted can be reprinted with new and updated information?!

The concept of the Eco Printer truly is an eco-friendly innovation to paper printing and very much fitting for its red dot concept design award.

The red dot design award is a large and renowned design competition in the world divided into 3 categories. This innovative printer was chosen under the red dot award: design concept 2010 for workplace.

< Here are the other winners of the competition. >

We should all look forward when LiteOn mass-produces and offer this printer to the public. For the meantime, we should all work to achieve a more environment-conscious printing by choosing energy-saving printers and using eco-friendly remanufactured toners & inks as its consumable.

Images from Yanko Design.

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Maintaining Your Printer after Heavy Printing last Holiday Season

Since the Holiday Season is over and all those pictures have already been printed, it might be time to do some proper maintenance on your printer so that it still works well with your laser toner cartridges or ink cartridges. But what kind of fixing should you do on your printer?





First of all, you have to make sure that the print heads are all aligned. When you start to get prints with with lines or some breaks, then the nozzles are not aligned properly. You can check on your printer's manual on how to fix this problem.

Always clean your ink nozzle. When your ink cartridge or even your laser toner cartridge starts printing files that do not appear to be similar with your file, then there might be something that is blocking the ink or the toner. You can check on the “Clean Print Cartridges” option on your printer tools to troubleshoot this.

Always update your printer's driver to be sure that your printer will work smoothly. You can also get all the newest printer features which can help you with your different printing needs. Just visit your printer's website to find out if there is an update available for you.

Now, when you have done these tips, you won't have to worry about that next heavy printing occasion since your printer can handle that work. Just be sure to fill it with the right printer supplies and also double check your file before producing it to avoid wasting your money and your consumables.

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