The Printer Cartridge Game
Think you got a great deal on a printer? Like the rest of us, you probably paid $50 to $75 for a decent Epson or Lexmark printer. What's the catch, you might have asked? Most salesmen would say there is no catch. They'd probably go into a rant about how the printer market has gotten more competitive, driving prices way down. While that's a true statement, it isn't the primary reason for such inexpensive printers these days. So, why are printers so inexpensive? It's pretty simple ? printer manufacturers need you to buy their printer model so you're forced into buying their outrageously-priced ink cartridges.
It's kind of like the relationship between a gasoline company and car manufacturer, except in this situation the printer company is supplying both the automobile and the fuel. Gas companies wouldn't make any money if no one owned an automobile. In the case of printer manufacturers, things are a little different. They don't make any money on selling printers ? they make their money by selling you the replacement ink cartridges.
It makes a lot of business sense when you think about it.
A consumer buys a printer every few years, but may buy ink as much as once every three months. Printer manufacturers would much rather have this steady stream of income. Consumers don't factor ink cartridge costs into the equation when they buy a printer. They look at the features and price tag. Sure you're getting a great printer and not paying a lot.
But if you use your printer on a fairly regular basis, the cost of ownership over a year or two (thanks to high priced ink cartridges) may exceed $500.
Before you buy your next printer, remember to do some research on printers, paying particular attention to the cost and longevity of the ink cartridge replacements. A little research ahead of time can save you hundreds of dollars. We don't recommend Lexmark printers because Lexmark ink cartridges are generally mc more expensive than those of other brands, like Canon or Hewlett Packard. Because Lexmark embeds a special chip right into the cartridge, the cost of buying replacement Lexmark ink is astronomical..
Troubleshooting Printer Problems
Printers are great when they work but when something goes wrong allof a sudden they are "crappy printers", "piece of junk" and so forth. Actually the technology is pretty impressive and if you ask me I think it's nothing short of magic. All that said lets explore some of the more common problems that cause the 45% of the help centers phone calls.If nothing has occurred since the last time you used your printer chances are the problem is straightforward. As obvious as it sounds check to make sure the printer is turned on. Somebody may have turned it off while you were away from your desk or computer.
Make sure there is power to the printer. All printers have some kind of light or LED to let you know that it is powered up.If it is turned on but has some flashing lights then check with your ownersmanual to see what the lights mean. Most of these indicators will be related to either paper, toner or ink. Make sure there is paper in the printer. If it's empty then refill the paper tray....
Troubleshooting Printer Problems
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New Preclick?-powered Photo Organizer Software Leverages Latest HP Imaging and Printing Technology
Preclick Corporation today announced the availability of CD-Viewer and Photo Organizer software, built with HP's industry-leading imaging and printing technology, for retailers, peripheral manufacturers and online service providers.
Licensees can customize, brand and distribute software copies to customers, enhancing home digital photography.Adorama, the nation's #2 mail-order photo retailer, announced today it will distribute the Preclick-powered Photo Organizer software with orders and at its photo-sharing site, www.adoramapix.com. "Since 2002, we've offered Preclick software that helps customers switch to digital," said Herman Klein, Adorama PhotoLab manager. "It's so simple, customers love it. With HP imaging and printing technology, we can offer customers the best home printing experience.
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New Preclick?-powered Photo Organizer Software Leverages Latest HP Imaging and Printing Technology
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