World Book Day 2023

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This Thursday (2nd March) is World Book Day!

What is World Book Day and When Is It Celebrated?

World Book Day is a charity event held every year in the UK and Ireland on the first Thursday in March. Every single full-time student is gifted a voucher to spend on books. The first celebrations of World Book Day were held in 1998.

The UK World Book Day has actually been changed to the first Thursday in March to celebrate it before the Easter Holidays and to avoid problems with St. George’s Day Celebrations. World Book Day is also celebrated on 23rd April (in India).

World Book Day 2023

World Book Day Aims

The Day aims to encourage and increase the number of young people reading. A decreasing number of people are reading books, especially with the expansion and development of modern technology, social media and less time spent reading, thinking and concentrating on literature, and more time focusing on digital content. Reading has however switched to things like audiobooks and digital copies of books, which also has its positives. For example, digital copies of different texts are more environmentally friendly.

World Book Day and reading in general is very important in the development of the mind, imagination and knowledge. Lessons can be learned from different books. Literature has also influenced many people and inventions. In today’s world we underestimate reading and its importance.

World Book Day 2023

World Book Day at PremiumCompatibles

This is why we encourage reading as often as possible! Writing books without the correct equipment can be frustrating and possibly stressful. However, high quality products that help write, print and jot down ideas on paper can be super helpful. Especially, when products are high quality AND cheap!

We want to celebrate it the right way…. And we want YOU to celebrate with us! Try our Incredible ink cartridges! Find out how great our toner cartridges are… or look at our photo paper! It may not be perfect for writing and drawing, but we assure you that it’s the highest quality for printing photos and images.

If you wish to contact us about anything, you can visit our store or you can go to our Contact Us page here. You can also call our number or get in touch with us on our Social Media Accounts. All links and information will be provided at the end of this Blog Post.

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Low Ink Level in Printer – What to do.

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A lot of the time, you may think that your printer is low on ink. Printer manufacturers have mastered the art of tricking customers into buying more ink. However, once you do run out of ink, it is important to know what this actually means. There is a lot to know when replacing your inks and toner cartridges. It can be difficult to understand, as there is a lot of information to comprehend about low ink warnings.

What to Do when you get a 'Printer Low on Ink' Message?

There are usually two main reasons for having low ink warnings. One being that your printer ink is not low. Your printer manufacturers have programmed your printer to give these low ink warnings. This is a tactic for printer manufacturers to profit off consumers.

It is said that if your ink cartridge is allowed to run out of ink then it can end up ruining your printer. The reason that this may be true is that when there is no liquid inside the ink cartridge, the container starts to heat up causing your printer head to damage. It is important to know that the printer head is the most sensitive and vital part of a printer.

Because current printers are three to four times more efficient, they can afford to lose some ink if it would safeguard the printer in the end. Whatever the reason, whether avarice or a technological safety net, every printer employs the printer low ink trick, in which the warning does not immediately imply that the ink cartridge is empty. In truth, At Inkjet Wholesale, we believe that a mix of a technical safety net and avarice causes ink waste. It is simple. All you have to do is keep using your printer after the low ink warning, assuming your printer permits it.

If you wish to contact us about anything, you can visit our store or you can go to our Contact Us page here. You can also call our number or get in touch with us on our Social Media Accounts. All links and information will be provided at the end of this Blog Post.

We hope this Blog post was useful to you and we encourage you to come back every Friday, when we post new content on our Blog!

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Address: 61 East Barnet Road, Barnet, EN4 8RN

Tel: 020 8449 4877

3D Filaments

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What are 3D filaments used for?

3D Filament

3D printing filament is the thermoplastic feedstock for fused deposition modelling 3D printers. There are many types of filament available with different properties, requiring different temperatures to print. Filament is commonly available in the two standard diameters of 1.75 mm and 2.85 mm.

Different types of filaments

PLA

One of the two most often used desktop 3D printing materials is PLA short for ‘Polylactic Acid’.  PLA is the “standard” suggested material for many desktop 3D printers, and for legitimate reason: it is helpful in a wide variety of printing applications, is unscented and low-warp, and so does not require a heated bed. PLA filament is also one of the most environmentally friendly 3D printer materials on the market; it is manufactured from yearly renewable resources (cornstarch) and takes less energy to process than traditional (petroleum-based) plastics. 

Summary

  • The best 3D printer material for beginners because of its simplicity of printing and low warp.
  • PLA filament is a sturdy yet brittle 3D printing material.
  • Cosmetic prints, prototypes, desk toys, and low-stress applications are ideal.

ABS

Another popular 3D printer material is ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene). ABS filament is available in two diameters: 1.75mm and 3mm.  Best suited for producing long-lasting parts that would endure higher temperatures. ABS plastic is less stiff and more pliable than PLA filament. Polishing it with acetone can help provide a glossy appearance. A warm printing surface is suggested for 3D printing with ABS filament, as ABS material contracts when cooled, resulting in misshapen pieces. 

Summary

  • ABS filament is a tough, ductile material that is resistant to wear and heat.
  • Interlocking pieces like gears, parts exposed to UV and heat like a vehicle cup holder, and prototyping are all common 3D printers using ABS.
  • Wide ranges of solutions are available for great post-processing.

PET

Most PET filaments are copolymers (PET with an additional molecule), therefore finding real PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) filament will be difficult. PETG filament, the most prevalent, is an industrial grade filament with numerous amazing properties. In a metaphorical way, it offers the convenience of PLA filament with the strength and durability of ABS filament. For starters, it has a lot higher strength than PLA and is FDA approved for food containers and food consumption instruments. Unlike ABS filament, it does not warp and has no scents or gases when printed. PET filament is not biodegradable, however it is completely reusable. It’s well known for its lucidity and bridging abilities. PET 3D printing filament comes in 1.75mm and 3mm widths.

Summary

  • PET filament is a tough and versatile 3D printing material with a polished finish that is impact and heat resistant.
  • Mechanical parts and snap fit enclosures benefit the most from this material.
  • It adheres exceptionally nicely to blue painters tape.

Issues in Printers – Solved!

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Tackle your printer if it does not recognise your Compatible Cartridges

We get many questions regarding whether or not our Compatible Cartridges are going to work in your printers. The correct answer is, yes. However, just like everything else, you could stumble on a faulty cartridge or your printer not recognising the cartridge. In Today’s Blog Post, we’ll answer how to solve issues with cartridges or printers.

What is a Compatible Cartridge or a Non-Oem?

A compatible cartridge is a cartridge that is not produced by the original manufacturer. The functionalities however are almost identical.

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Some issues you may have with your printer

Sometimes you will find that your printer will state that the printer cartridge is not detected. Reason being that there may be these issues;

  • The protective strips on your cartridges are still on and need to remove. If this happens, than your printer will register the new cartridge and this will cause further issues. To prevent this from happening take the cartridge out of your printer and double check to see if there are any plastic covers, strips or tabs on your cartridge.
  • You need an Internal memory reset. Your printer should automatically register your new cartridge when you install it. This allows your printer to automatically reset its internal memory. What will usually happen afterwards is your printers’ full ink and toner levels will display. It will react as if your old cartridge is inside. To fix this, remove your new cartridge and replace it with your old cartridges then wait for 10/15 minutes. Then add your new cartridge back into the printer. Usually this will resolve the issue, if not then make sure to check the surface you are inserting the cartridge in and check to see if there are any damages to your printer. If that does not work than try and turn your printer off using the power button or unplug your printer and plug it back into the wall then insert your cartridge and then turn on your printer.
  • The cartridge needs to be correctly inserted into the slot correctly. The best way to know that you insert the cartridge correctly is by listening to the click it makes when you put the cartridge into its slot. For Toner Cartridges there may be parts that can cause the toner not to sit correctly into your printer because of damage. If this happens than make sure to replace your toner as this is the only way to fix the problem.

Didn’t Solve Issues with Your Printer?

If you are having any issues with your compatible cartridges and these solutions have not yet worked, you can email us or call us and we are more than happy to help you solve these issues.

How to handle your compatible cartridges

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6 Tips for your compatible Ink and Toner Cartridges

  1. Save money with our offers – We ensure that our offers are on our website and social media page to help you save as much as you can. We also offer free UK shipping on all orders. We offer added free bonus reward points to save you more money for your future purchases. You get 1 point for every pound spent. You can check your reward points balance when you sign in to your account. Having cheaper alternatives like cheap compatible Ink Cartridges is the better option when considering buying cartridges.
  2. You may need to change your font- Sometimes your font choices can save you 30% of your ink cartridge. Having fonts like Calibri as opposed to Arial can save you a lot of ink. Another beneficial point to make is the less bold text the better.
  3. Buy Multipacks – Buying multipacks or bundles of cartridges can save you considerably a lot of money over time. This is because most companies sell larger packs of discounted cartridges so that you can buy more overtime.
  4. Use your Inks! – When you do not use your ink cartridges, your ink can tend to dry up. If you keep up with your printing, you can save yourself the hassle of buying another Ink Cartridge.
  5. Buy our compatibles – this may be obvious, but buying compatibles is almost like buying an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer. Our compatibles as they are cheaper than any OEM on the market with almost the same quality prints.
  6. Colour or Black – Having a black compatible Ink Cartridge is always best to have. I consider having black even when printing in colour as having a black Ink Cartridge is the staple of printing good quality images. You can still create black using the other colours (cyan, magenta and yellow) combined; however, there would not be any point to this if you already own a black compatible Ink Cartridge.
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Things to Do For Remembrance Day

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Remembrance Sunday is an important day for our nation to commemorate all of the British soldiers and service men who served in the two World Wars and the conflicts after.

What does the red poppy symbolise?

Ultimately, the Red poppy symbolises remembrance and hope for a peaceful future. However, it is rumoured that the red petals symbolise blood. The centered black dot symbolises the mourning of those who didn’t get the chance to welcome their loved ones back. Finally, the leaves symbolise growth.  

It has been very difficult since the pandemic as many volunteers have gotten extremely sick and have not been able to volunteer any longer. The shortage of volunteers in charity organisations have affected many in need, not just the Poppy Appeal but since we are nearing remembrance day and remembrance Sunday, here is a couple of ideas as to what you could do to remember the brave that served this country.

  1. Make a donation.

If you cannot access locals outside of tube stations or on the streets trying to encourage others to donate then the best way to donate is through the British Legion website or you can visit your local charity shop and donate some money, in exchange, you will receive a Poppy.

  • Participate in a 2 minute silence at 11am
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  • Create your own posters and frame it!

You can use our A4 or A6 Photo Paper to create posters of poppy’s or anything else that signifies Remembrance Day to you or your family. Go ahead and try to design prints e.g. Design Medals. You could even print these out using compatible Inks. They are almost the same in quality as the originals and they are cheaper. They are more environmentally friendly also.

The best printers for these are;

Canon Pixma MG3620 –

PROS: Wireless, All-In-One, Colour, Inkjet Printer, Mobile and tablet printing, home printer and Auto duplex.

Brother MFC-J491DW-

PROS:  Wireless, All-in-One Inkjet Printer, Multi-Function Colour Printer, Duplex Printing, Mobile Printing, Amazon Dash and Affordable Printing.

Epson Eco Tank-

PROS: Wireless Colour, All-in-One Cartridge-Free Super tank Printer, Scanner, Copier, Ethernet, Save 90% Replacement Ink Cost

It is incredibly important to learn the history of our country, especially those who served to make this country great.