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Compatibles on the rise?

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I believe we can all agree that for the past few months/year has changed us all with the pandemic, many have been in their struggles. Looking for new Jobs has been one of the most difficult missions for many. The outcomes for these struggles was to cut down on spending and opt for more of a remanufactured approach. Almost over 300,000 people alone in the UK have been under the same boat. This meant that many of these individuals and businesses had to invest in more Ink and Paper to be able to complete their ordinary tasks at work. The majority found that buying compatibles saved more money, but was also a safer approach to the environment. Before we get into more detail about this particular subject, let us find out what the word ‘remanufactured’ even means.

Remanufacturing is the process in which parts go through the processes of separation, repairing and mending to restore a products functionality and quality. In the world of Inks and Toners, these are what we call ‘Compatibles’. There are many benefits for remanufactured items one of them being that there are reduced energy consumption that takes place, another being that there is reduced waste and lastly, you get more prints. Either way you are not only saving money but also you are saving the planet.

Re-manufacturing

Research suggests 450,000 jobs could be available in the next 15 years if remanufactured items and reusing products were a priority. If you owned an original product, and it broke… your initial thought may be to bin it. That would create unnecessary waste and cause increased CO2 emissions from the energy it took to even make it. Whereas we now recycle these products rather than throwing them away and these are then made into compatibles. To be able to have jobs like repairing and refurbishing electronics takes skills. Many individuals are on the rise with their jobs because of this. Others have now found a common interest and formed a team to repair printers or make remanufactured products like Ink.

Buying Compatible Ink can benefit many people. It can cost a fraction of the cost of originals but it may not have the same quality as originals. Overall, if the UK is taking initiative and taking more action with manufacturers, there’d be greater improvement with jobs.

Refill Ink Cartridges or Original Genuine Ink?

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Is it reliable? Is it good for your printer/s? Why Refill?

I believe we would all prefer something that is sustainable and cheaper. Many of you might already know that an Ink Refill is the best option to do this, regardless of how messy it may get. It can save you the time of looking for the right Ink Cartridges for your printer in an Ink shop. It can also save the UK up to 15 million litres of oil per year!

Cons of A Refill

Buying refills can be cheaper but you get what you buy. The quality of your Inks can downgrade once used on your printer, they can ruin the quality of your prints. If you are printing stuff you do not think is important, then I do not think that this issue will affect you. Although if you have important documents to print than I suggest buying Original Genuine Ink from our website. Refills can also be very messy to work with; Ink can easily stain your clothes and skin so make sure to wear clothes you will no longer need and to wear gloves.

Ink Cartridges

If you did not guess already, the Ink refills can clog your printer if the Ink is too thick. Regardless of if it can get cleaned it can also ruin your printer beyond repair. Just having the Ink Cartridge refilled can get technical and difficult when you do not have the help of a professional. Alone, your printer is susceptible to damage.  

Pros of Ink Refills

Ink Refills can be a great choice if you want to be good to your environment. Canon Ink Refills are very commonly used if you are interested. Cartridges are made out of plastic and constantly wasting plastic is not ideal for anyone especially in this generation. So if you do decide to go for a much better approach, than I highly suggest that you refill or buy compatibles as they are environmentally safe and much less hassle to deal with. Never buy form third-party websites or third party Inks. They can eventually damage so much in your printer and can leave you with a permanently damaged printer. If you have an Inkjet Printer, the refills can actually be advantageous since these kinds of printers function with liquid ink.

In any situation like this, I think that owning any original product is preferred. With Genuine Original Ink cartridges, the Inks are more reliable and much easier to use. You’re less likely to receive messages on your printer the way you would on a compatible or third party Ink Cartridges. The quality of an Original Genuine is much better and you’re less likely to have any issues with the Inks. The inks are less likely to fade with every yield also unlike the refills.

Halloween Masks to Help Shape Your Halloween

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This time of year can either be a feeling of excitement or pure fright, with a lot more work to do for some, we have made things much easier for you and your families with these mask cut outs this Halloween. I am sure you are just as excited as we are with these cut-outs. These Halloween Masks for adults and kids will give you and/or your kids something to look forward to doing when spending time together. These cut outs you are guaranteed to save you some money, as well as enjoy these thrilling times together.

Squid Game
Squid Game
Squid Game

With this year’s most talked about thriller show on Netflix ‘Squid Game’, we are offering you masks to match up with your friends. You can even take turns wearing them. This K-Drama has taken a toll on everyone who has watched it and if you have not yet watched it then I recommend that you do! The Squid Game masks will probably be making it to this year’s best Halloween masks list. So if you are into setting trends, try on these masks!

We offer different printing paper paired with the best quality Ink to print out in. You can use an Inkjet Printer or print these out in a library if you don’t have a printer. This could help save you money as printing isn’t something everyone does every day unless they work in an office. If you do not know which paper to print with than I recommend buying regular A4 paper from our website. If you do decide to do this than make sure to stick it onto cardboard so that it is impenetrable.

Here is a list of things that you need and a how-to for these masks:

  1. Scissors -Please use Scissors sensibly and make sure you have an adult with you.
  2. Any Paper (Preferably A4 Paper)
  3. A printer
  4. A hole puncher or you can punch holes with the scissors
  5. A string or a rubber band

First thing to do is to print these images and make sure they fit around your face. Once done, punch holes on the side of the mask as well as the eyes. Attach the string to the side of the mask and voila! Your Squid Game reality has come to life. I hope you and your families enjoy putting together these masks and I hope you all have fun this Halloween.

The New Erasable Printing Paper- Like Snapchat Stories

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We’re all aware that Snapchat only allows a ‘story’ to be up for 24 hours but did you know that today we could do the same with print? There’s now some erasable printing paper system that prints any information on both plain paper and/or treated paper. This method then allows the paper to erase the information from the paper, this means that the paper can then be reused and that paper doesn’t need to be wasted.

More about Erasable Printing

This type of printer is considered an ECO printer. One of our companies ‘Toshiba’ is a common company that sells erasable toner printer. Erasable Printing is often used in business environments, which would be useful as any copies made can be scanned if needed. The printer can be connected from wherever you are and whenever with Cloud Printing functionality whilst the treated paper is coated with a chemical that changes the papers colours when it’s exposed to different wavelengths of light but fades back to it’s normal colours.

Erasable Printer

Erasable Printing Paper and the Environment

This proves we’re evolving outside of social media. This would have been revolutionary in 2017 before there were more forests being taken down just to supply paper. I think erasable printing paper has completely changed the printing game and made it easier for people to work around. The treated paper is around 10% more costly than plain paper. It’s worth it if you care more about reducing waste. However, is this worth replacing social media’s methods? Snapchat have paved the way for platforms like Instagram when first introducing temporary posts. Why is it so common to use Snapchat rather than erasable printing?

Snapchat can be advantageous when keeping important information private. It’s less invasive and more for personal use, it’s more fun and is most commonly used in younger adults. On the other hand, it can be difficult for older people to work around as they find themselves getting more lost with functions of the app. For example, Snapchat filters, my eyes only, camera roll and chats.

If you’re interested in buying the Erasable Printing Paper then keep a look out for our website.

Ancient Times vs Today

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From Papyrus to Graphite, papermaking and Ink have always been the staple of our modern society. Ink covers a surface by producing texts, designs or imagery whilst paper actually being that surface. In ancient times, it was common for people to use the products of their environment to create the Inks they used. Everything was made from natural materials. It all dates back to the Ink called Lampblack, which is from a product of fire.

The Ancient Egyptians drew on Papyrus paper (A thick paper) from the papyrus plant. You can find them even today on scrolls with hieroglyphics. Without Papyrus, we would have no access to modern word paper. The materials they used to make the ink were a mixture of burnt organic resources and water. The use of Plant gum was to keep the ink and the papyrus paper together. This gum still has its uses today in majority of Inks because it does not fade or deteriorate the paper we use.  

Graphite played an important role in Chinese art. The Chinese used graphite and mixed it with water to create their Ink. The Ink they used was very much similar to watercolours but when used with a brush they would create delicate strokes as a part of their calligraphy and art. Many used this method to write ancient scriptures. The majority of the Ink was from animals! When dealing with Inksticks- the Chinese leaned more towards fish glue. It was more common in woodworking today, as it is extremely strong and takes 12 hours to dry. They’d commonly use this Ink on paper they would make using a mixture of mulberry bark, hemp and water rags. They are then pulverised and pressed then hung out in the sun to dry.

Chinese Calligraphy

Without the help of paper, we would have no or limited literature or literacy skills and to spread those skills would have been even more difficult to do. I think it is important to understand that just like technology; paper also played an important role in us evolving. Without paper, we would not have money, toilet tissue or even books. Things like taking care of our hygiene have been much simpler and easier for us now thanks to these discoveries. We don’t have to source many materials to make so that we can study and learn. However, everything made quick and easy for us always comes with disadvantages. Unfortunately, littering is a common issue with today’s society and our planet is suffering from the affects from this. It is important that we’re mindful and always do our best to recycle paper.

Print out Instagram photos on the go

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Are portable and wireless printers the new and easy method to print photos for your portfolio? Canon is a well-known company known for its many best sellers. We all know that Canon sells good quality lenses, cameras and even printers, an easy on the go method to print any photos via Wi-Fi is available in the market, The Canon Selphy.

 It is a portable printer that prints quality square photos directly from the device and allows you and your friends to save time and enjoy taking selfies. Due to the process of Dye Sublimation, the images last longer. It also prints in colour allowing your friends and family to enjoy the quality of the vibrant images.

Hundreds of images can be printed using this Canon Selphy Square and texts, borders and filters can be used to add creative touches to your images. It also comes in four cool colours to choose from; Black, Pink, Blue and White. You can find photo paper sets on this website.

An issue I have with the Canon Selphy Square is that it is a tad bit heavy for something so compact and small. It also cannot print from a PC or desktop and only prints in square. However, the Canon Selphy is favourable because of how fun it can be to work with and how you can work with it indoors or outdoors.

Portable printers

In addition to the Canon portable printer there’s also the HP Office Jet 200 mobile Inkjet printer. This printer prints A4 images from your smartphone. It’s compact, lightweight and easy to take with you anywhere you go. However, there are a few disadvantages with this printer. The ink cartridges have limited life and does not have Bluetooth. It is disappointing as standard printers come with this already.

Unlike the Canon Selphy, the HP Printer includes a USB port. So, in case of any struggles with connectivity there is always a plan B. We offer all the relevant cartridges and supplies for this printer on our website such as the compatibles. However if you want more options visit the InknTonerUK website for the Genuine Original and InknToner Premium cartridges.

Now the comparison, which one is better? I think we can all agree that 2019/20 hit us all hard due to COVID-19, but we all can agree now that we can expect the unexpected. In this case, it is best to stay safe and use the HP Office Jet 200 Mobile Ink Jet Printer when you are indoors or at home. Anything could go wrong with the Canon Selphy. For example,it’s not as reliable as the HP OfficeJet 200 mobile Inkjet Printer.

The sense is that you could struggle with connectivity and not know how to reconnect back to the device. Both printers cannot scan any documents, so it’s inefficient if you have any issues with documents that need dealing with.