Blogs - The Printer Ink Supermarkethttp://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/en-gbCopyright: (C) The Printer Ink Supermarket, see http://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/privacy.aspx for terms and conditions of reusehttp://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/images/theprinterinksupermarket_web_logo.jpghttp://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/http://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_top_tips_for_ink_cartridge_buyers_314.aspx Psst! Are you looking to buy printer ink cartridges? Well, before you start browsing through our amazing selection of ink cartridges galore, why don’t you give our article on choosing the right ink cartridge a little read? You can access it here. Afterwards, you can get going on your ink cartridge shopping! http://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_look_after_your_ink_cartridges_and_they’ll_pay_you_back!_304.aspx Here at ThePrinterInkSupermarket.com, we’re always trying to find new ways to save you money. The latest is set of handy tips that will help you take better care of your ink cartridges, and therefore make them last longer. Printer ink cartridges are pricey, but we offer the lowest prices online, giving you massive savings. So give us a go! Click here to view the article in full. http://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_hp_the_no1_brand_295.aspxSave more money, paper and time with Original HP toner. Choosing the right printing supplies is one of the keys to efficiency in a high volume printing environment. HP offers two great ways to save time, money and hassle. Firstly, HP’s high-yield cartridges offer a 10-35% cost per page advantage over their standard cartridges, and you change cartridges less often. Also, stretching your printing budget with an HP dual pack (which are cartridges sold together) give you an average of 10% savings. Technology that is designed to perform also lowers operating costs, cuts paper use and saves time. It’s all the more reason you can count on HP. For a great range of Hewlett Packard toner cartridges at the lowest online prices, click here. http://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_scunthorpe’s_answer_to_captain_planet_286.aspx The Printer Ink Supermarket The Printer Ink Supermarket offers amazing value on original and compatible replacement ink and toner cartridges. We supply inks and toners for both business and personal use, so no matter if you need to print off the kid’s drawings or purchase office toner for your entire business, we can provide all your printer supplies with free delivery. Free Delivery We offer free delivery on all our orders over £50. Please take a look at our printer ink deliveries information page for details of postage charges for smaller orders. In most cases delivery under £50 is only £5.   Printer Ink Cartridges The Printer Ink Supermarket offer a full range of printer ink cartridges from major brands such as Epsom, HP Lexmark, Dell, Canon and Brother. We also supply 100% compatible ink cartridges that can help you save money compared to branded inks. Toner Cartridges Toner cartridges are designed for high use machines and are generally found in offices. Toners tend to last much longer than ink but cost more. As we are a specialist office printer supplies company we can offer you a considerable saving on toner cartridges. Printer Ink Brands We supply a massive range of printer inks, ribbons and toners from the below manufacturers. HP, Brother, Canon, Epson, Genicom, Lexmark, Dell, Samsung, Xerox, OKI, Ricoh, Kyocera, Minolta, Panasonic, Sharp, BT, Sagem, Muratec, Toshiba, Tally, Philips, Olivetti, Konica Compatible Ink Cartridges, Ribbons and Toner Our Printer Ink Supermarket compatible replacement printer inks, toner cartridges and ribbons are specifically manufactured to be 100% compatible with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) products.  When you search for ink for your Inkjet printer, Fax or Laser printer we will also show you compatible products that could save you money as well as the manufacturers own printer supplies.   Printer Supplies We Stock Correctable Ribbons Lift Off Tapes Fabric Ribbons Thermal Ribbons Print Wheels Inkjet Cartridges Laser Toners Drums Developers Printer Maintenance Kits Transfer Belts & Kits Fusers & Accessories Imaging Units Waste Toners & Collectors Photoconductors Ink Sticks Process Units Printer/Fax/Copier/WP Supplies Other   Printer Ink Information Here at The Printer Ink Supermarket we love printer ink and we want you to love it too. That’s why we offer one of the most complete ranges of printer ink cartridges, toner and drums available. Now you may think that all printer ink cartridges are the same, that one printer ink cartridge is exactly the same as any other. In fact many of us lack the knowledge needed about these items. That’s where The Printer Ink Supermarket comes in with our easy three stage ordering process. With out three step printer ink ordering process all you need to know is the make and model number of your printer and we will do the rest. We will show you not only the manufacturer printer ink available for your machine, but also the third party ink manufacturers that may be much cheaper and just as good, so by saving you money. However you may still want to know more about printer ink cartridges and we can help with that too. We know that many people want to know more if only for peace of mind and to make sure that they are in fact getting what they need at the correct price. Common Printer Ink Cartridge Types Inkjet printer ink cartridges hold liquid ink, typically black, and shades of magenta, cyan and yellow. Black is normally supplied in its own cartridge whereas colours are often combined in a single printer ink cartridge. However separate colour printer ink cartridges are available depending on your type of printer. Printer ink cartridges are actually quite complicated pieces of engineering with microchips that communicate with the printer to control flow and inform on ink reserves. Laser toner ink cartridges contain dry ink which is printed by electrically charging particles onto your paper. Laser toner printer ink is available in both black and coloured. All colors are combined in one toner cartridge. Many office machines tend to be just mono printers as this offer the best cost savings and efficiencies. Lifespan of laser toner printer ink cartridges is directly related to the number of pages you print but tends to be much greater than that of inkjet printer ink cartridges. Laser toner cartridges contain dry ink, a photoreceptor, a waste toner bottle, and blades. Other Printer Ink Cartridges Available Solid printer ink toners are normally used in photocopiers but can be found in other printers as well. They work by meting the ink stick and using the meted material to print onto the page. It is claimed that this produces improved colour quality and less environmental impact due to the lower amounts of waster produced. Dye sublimation cartridges are normally only used in textile printing. The printer ink cartridge is a film and ink is transferred to the surface contact by heat. Only one color can be printed at a time and the process repeated with different coloured films until a final image has been produced. Traditional and Old Fashioned Printer Ink Cartridges Daisy wheel cartridges are used in traditional typewriters. A ribbon impregnated with ink, normally black or sometime red is spun between two opposite wheels. When you strike the keys of the typewriter this forces a hammer towards the ribbon. On the hammer is the character you wish to type, it picks up the ribbon and the force of impact leaves an ink mark on the paper in the shape of the character. Dot matrix cartridges operate in a similar way to a daisy wheel cartridge, but with ribbon run along the length of the cartridge instead. The ribbon is placed in front of the print head, as the print head moves forward it picks up the ink and the impact marks the page with the ink. If you need more information on printer ink, laser toner or any info on printing head over to our FAQ’s or Articles section where you will find even more help.   http://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_what’s_in_‘store’_for_your_ink_cartridge_277.aspx We all know that printer ink cartridges can be a bit pricey; sometimes it’s cheaper to buy a new printer than to just replace the ink cartridge! However, if you find that your ink cartridges run out a lot sooner than you would have hoped, your printer ink may have just dried out, due to it’s lack of use. Over the long term, this can cost you a lot of money. This article tells you how to store your printer ink cartridges to keep them in tip-top condition. Enjoy! For a great range of printer ink cartridges at the lowest prices, visit ThePrinterInkSupermarket.com!     http://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_counterfeit_cartridges_leak_into_the_market_269.aspxDid you know that counterfeit cartridges cost cartridge manufacturers around £4 billion a year?! On top of the immediate financial costs, there is also damage to the manufacturers’ reputation for providing reliable, high quality goods? Counterfeit cartridges lead end-users to believe that is it is a branded good, and charge a high price for it, so if anything goes wrong, the customers will blame the branded cartridge manufacturer. This loss of trust in the brand can be detrimental to any business, as they are unlikely to buy again from a seemingly unreliable manufacturer. Try and buy cartridges from authorized suppliers, and if you are suspicious of any cartridge, report it to the manufacturer of the original cartridge (i.e. HP, Canon, Epson etc). Check out what printer cartridges, printer supplies and office stationery we have at ThePrinterInkSupermarket.com! http://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_eek!_i_just_spilled_my_ink_cartridge_over_my_new_cream_carpet!_259.aspx What to do?! Well, I came across a forum the other day that supposedly had a tried and tested solution. Apparently, you’re meant to grab the nearest bottle of nail polish remover and spray it all over the ink stain(s). Then, use loads of paper napkins/towels to wipe away the stains. You’ll notice (to your great relief!) that the stain will begin to visibly come out onto the paper towels. Repeat this process 4/5 times and the stain should gradually disappear (wahey!). Finally, you should use some shaving cream to wash the stain again. Your carpet should now look almost as good as new. Visit ThePrinterInkSupermarket for a great range of ink cartridges. http://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_how_often_do_you_replace_your_printer_248.aspx How long do you spend choosing the perfect printer? Compare this to the amount of time you spend performing printer maintenance…is it a lot more? According to this article, performing the proper printer maintenance is equally as important as the initial choosing of the ‘perfect printer’. It points out that not only will taking better care of your printer make it more reliable, but that it also improves the quality of your printouts- result! Purchasing a handy printer maintenance kit can save you a lot of time and stress. http://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_green_is_the_new_black_236.aspx Green is the new black After reading this article, I encouraged everyone I knew to use recycled/refilled ink cartridges. I particularly recommended ARMOR cartridges to them as they are particularly environmentally friendly. Not only is all their manufacturing waste re-injected back into the production process, but they also strive to use recycled and recyclable packaging wherever they can. Contrary to popular belief that compatible cartridges void your printer warranty, ARMOR assures me that this is definitely not the case with their cartridges! On top of this, ARMOR guarantee that they’ll cover the cost of a replacement printer or computer repairs if it’s been proven that their cartridge has caused the damage. What more could you want?! http://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_armor_a_real_price_advantage_206.aspx. . . with a saving of up to 30% on your consumables.Armor laser and inkjet cartridges offer you innovation, certification, quality and a genuine economical offering – how can you beat that! Well thanks to its know-how, Armor guarantees performance levels that perfectly meet users’ needs for fax printing on ordinary paper, print quality and machine compatibility. The ARMOR Guarantee = 100% Peace of Mind Check out our articles: Armor Alternative Printing - New Generation compatible laser cartridges for New Generation end-users Armor Innovation, Certification and Qualityhttp://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_ecologically_responsible_and_guaranteed_quality_202.aspx. . . now that’s what you want from your laser cartridges – isn’t it? Armor the colour laser cartridge specialists provide a 2 year guarantee on all of their product ranges for the optimal functioning and reliability performance . . . but they do go that one step further to make sure you have total peace of mind with their products. And that is if one of their products is proved to be faulty and it causes damage to your printer then they will pay for the repairs . . . and that’s fantastic after sales service!     Check out Armor laser and inkjet compatible products at www.theprinterinksupermarket.comhttp://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_these_days_everyone_strives_to_be_environmentally_friendly_187.aspx. . . but think back it wasn’t so commonplace a few years ago was it? So when you look at HP’s (Hewlett Packard) success it’s a great achievement for them to have been committed to reducing its environmental impact for over 40 years and still continues today to be a global leader.  Click here to see a little about what they have been doinghttp://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_a_greener_world!_182.aspxYes the cartridge remanufacturers are making progress with their environmental performances, but, there is still a lot further to go. Take a look at our article and see where the remanufacturers conveniently forget such vital environmental issues such as . . . transport! If you a looking for an original or a compatible printer ink or printer toner cartridge just visit: www.theprnterinksupermarket.comhttp://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_rise_in_demand_for_ink_cartridges_and_toners_170.aspxOver the last couple of weeks we have seen a big increase in our core ink cartridge and ink toner products especially: Samsung Toner Cartridge High Yield Page Life 2500pp Black Ref MLT-D1052L/ELS @ £49.99 save 30%Hewlett Packard [HP] No. 21and 22 Inkjet Cartridges Black and Colour Twin Pack Ref SD367AEm @ £18.31 save 36% Epson T0711H Inkjet Cartridge DuraBrite High Yield Black Ref T07114H10 [Pack 2] @ £18.58 save 28% Epson T1003 Inkjet Cartridge DuraBrite Ultra for Stylus BX600FW/B40W Magenta Ref T10034010 @ £10.83 save 28% Xerox Laser Toner Cartridge High Yield Page Life 25000pp For Phaser 7760 Magenta Ref 106R01161 @ £227.00 save 33% Canon Laser Toner Cartridge Page Life 3400pp Black [for LBP7200CDN] Ref CRG718BK @ £91.65 save 36% But there's plenty more just check our full range at: www.theprinterinksupermarket.com with great deals every week.  http://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_did_you_know_that_recycling_your_ink_cartridges_in_biggleswade_could_save_a_cat_163.aspxIndividuals and businesses have been reminded of the benefits of recycling their ink cartridges, toner cartridges and any other printer ink by a charity for the protection of cats! The District branch of The Cats Protections in Biggleswade, Bedord have informed local residents that if they donate their old ink cartridges and mobile phones to them for recycling this will help raise funds for the charity. In a statement the charity said: "By donating your used ink cartridges and old mobile phones to Cats Protection we can recycle them and raise funds to help the cats in our care." This news follows on from an earlier statement by Healthy Pets Insurance company that they were honoured for the 2nd year in a row in an awards line-up for Sustainable Business Awards for its work in recycling of ink cartridges and other items. For all your printer ink, toner cartridge needs check out: www.theprinterinksupermarket.comhttp://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_new_lower_prices_on_printer_ink_and_printer_cartridges_146.aspxThe prices of 1,867 products have been reduced on theprinterinksupermarket.com website there's masses of savings to be made from today on a vast range of original printer ink and cartridges from brother, HP, Xerox, Canon, Lexmark, Philips, Panasonic and Epson products as well as compatible printer cartridges from 5 Star and Armer. Click this money saving printer ink news link for more informationhttp://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_new_supplier_signed_up_142.aspxLook out next week for details on our new supplier partner signed up this week,  they are one of the biggest electronic office products suppliers in the UK. This will extend our already broad range of products and add new ones including: flash memory, USB devices, printer ink and printer cartridges. Sign up for our newsletterhttp://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_five_top_most_popular_printer_ink_and_printer_cartridge_products_135.aspxCan you guess what five products are the most popular from the thousands of printer ink, printer toner and inkjet cartridges that we supply every day to all our delighted customers? Don't cheat now, write your list then compare it to the results that you can see in our printer ink news section and also the printer ink and printer cartridge articles. Have fun with www.theprinterinksupermarket.com http://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_370_prices_lowered_today_even_better_value_printer_ink_and_printer_cartridges_125.aspxLooking for great prices on a vast range of printer ink and printer cartridge supplies – look no further!  We’ve reduced the prices of lots of electronic office products – saving you even more on your stationery, everyday. In addition to consistently low prices for all your office paper requirements we also have special offers on a regular basis including the chance to win £100 worth of Marks and Spencer’s vouchers with HP (Hewlett Packard) Office Paper.  Click here for more information on the HP Paper April prize draw.  Every time you buy HP paper during the month of April you have a chance of winning one of five high street voucher prizes. With most orders delivered on a next day basis you may want to book mark our page or register for our printer ink and printer cartridge newsletter so we can keep you up to date with the latest offers on our vast range of stationery items and office products.http://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_even_more_secure_site_to_buy_printer_ink_ink_cartridges_inkjet_toners_and_associated_products_120.aspxSymantec have just audited our web site and certified www. Theprinterinksupermarket.com as safe and secure with their Norton SafeWeb certificate.  Click the link to read more about our  Internet Security.http://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_lower_printer_ink_prices_on_95_products!_107.aspx Great News!  We’ve lowered the price of ninety five of our products today. We regularly negotiate deals with our suppliers and as soon as we get a better cost price we pass the saving onto you.  So shop here on a regular basis and you can be confident of always getting the best deal around on all your computer consumables and Electronic Office Supplies (EOS if you like the jargon). If you want to be kept up to date on the latest deals on printer ink, ink cartridges, office products and stationery then simply register for our newsletter and will send you a simple weekly update on the latest and best deals.  Just click here and enter your details. Just an example of the price reductions this week are: 360485    Armor Laser Toner Magenta C9733A 134162    HP LaserJet 9500 Drum Unit Cyan C8561A 746018    HP InkJet3000 Ink Cart No.12 Yellow C4806A 617177    HP LaserJet 9500 Toner Cart Black C8550A http://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_payment_options_now_include_purchasing_and_procurement_cards_for_police_government_and_healthcare_101.aspxWe have now increased the number of payment options available at checkout to include purchasing and procurement cards in addition to all debit cards and credit cards including American Express (Amex). Specifically the payment options have been extended to include : Police Purchasing Cards Police Procurement Cards Government Purchasing Cards Government Procurement Cards Civil Service Purchasing Cards Civil Service Procurement Cards Healthcare Purchasing Cards Healthcare Procurement Cards If there are queries on any payment option please contact us on 0113 391 1107.http://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_discounted_products_on_theprinterinksupermarketcom_87.aspxWe've just passed through 230 price reductions on our electronic office supplies range after receiving beneficial costs from our suppliers. The best saving in the reductions today is on 5 Star HP Toner Cartridge Black Q5945A which are now £64.99 saving over 60% on the RRP! There's lots of great offers on www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com with special offers added every week - so keep checking back to make the most of the savings!    http://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_brother_printer_ink_cartridges_and_toner_68.aspx Brother is one of the worlds most respected manufacturers of printers, photocopiers, faxes and every type of office machine you can think of. They offer a huge range of products from cheap inkjet printers to huge multi-function office machines that can do everything apart from make the tea. If you are serious about your Brother products you know you need to look after them and buy the best consumables available. Below is a product video about Brother Consumables and the benefits they offer. http://www.theprinterinksupermarket.com/blogs/blog_how_to_destroy_your_printer_37.aspxI have a friend who is absolutely, totally and utterly determined to find the cheapest deal ever for everything he buys - especially when he thinks he's being ripped off by 'big corporates' (his words).  Now, we all like to quote the classic "printer ink is as expensive as gold" line and it may or may not be true, but when it comes to finding the cheapest option for re-filling your printer, there are certainly some things you shouldn't do. Unless you want to destroy your printer that is. Here's what he discovered. Apparently, you can get some bulk ink off the Internet for a fraction of the cost of a refill cartridge, but how to get it in the printer? Easy, a small incision with a tiny screw he bought from B&Q - doddle. Actually, not so much of a doddle. At first he made a mess of the kitchen floor when the ink went everywhere (mental note - don't squeeze the bottle) and then when he plugged the hole he made in the cartridge with a bit of Blu-tack (not sure that was in the instructions) and placed it back in the printer, the smudges that spread themselves across the paper overflowed into the mechanics. Anyway, it would have cost him £15 to replace his black ink, it ended up costing him £120 for a new printer. He's a great mate, but I did laugh a bit. If you really want to save money, then check out replacement ink rather than trying to drill and fill your own, seriously, you could actually save a lot of money. Replacement inks are made to some incredibly exacting standards - and you won't ruin the kitchen floor either.