Comments on: Ten Ways to Reduce the Cost of Printing from Your Home Computer http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/04/06/102077_ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-printing-from-your-home-computer.html Bridging the gap between saving money and investing Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:45:33 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Lynn http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/04/06/102077_ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-printing-from-your-home-computer.html/comment-page-1#comment-280649 Lynn Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:56:44 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/04/06/102077_ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-printing-from-your-home-computer.html#comment-280649 Get a printer that can be used with a continuous ink feeder. To get the same amount of print capacity using cartridges, you'll spend about $1000.00. My ink feeder cost me $150.00 and I've used it for 6 months and it's still over half full. I do lots of photo work and about 200 Christmas cards. Get a printer that can be used with a continuous ink feeder. To get the same amount of print capacity using cartridges, you’ll spend about $1000.00. My ink feeder cost me $150.00 and I’ve used it for 6 months and it’s still over half full. I do lots of photo work and about 200 Christmas cards.

]]> By: apeweek http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/04/06/102077_ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-printing-from-your-home-computer.html/comment-page-1#comment-279800 apeweek Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:40:51 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/04/06/102077_ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-printing-from-your-home-computer.html#comment-279800 Most print drivers will let you print at reduced size, 2 to 4 pages per sheet. I do this all the time with the material I print for my own files. 4 pages/sheet = 4x reduction in printing costs. Most print drivers will let you print at reduced size, 2 to 4 pages per sheet. I do this all the time with the material I print for my own files. 4 pages/sheet = 4x reduction in printing costs.

]]> By: Jay Gatsby http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/04/06/102077_ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-printing-from-your-home-computer.html/comment-page-1#comment-278434 Jay Gatsby Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:54:00 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/04/06/102077_ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-printing-from-your-home-computer.html#comment-278434 I agree with all of the tips in the article and the comments. One other thing to consider is purchasing a used ink jet or b&w laser printer. Such printers may be 3-5 years old, but they still do the job just as good as the ones made today. Unlike the ones made today, older printers do not have a chip in the cartridge that prevents refilling it (e.g., Epson printers have a chip). Personally, I've been refilling ink jet cartridges since the mid-1990s and very rarely have needed to buy a new cartridge. Also, be judicious about what you print if you're using a home photo printer. You don't need to print every picture of your vacation. Just select the top 1/3 of the photos. That way, you're picking the best and can make sure you and your family look great in every shot you share with other people. Also, if all you want to do is share your vacation photos, you can upload them to Snapfish and other websites, password-lock the images, and then send an e-mail to your family/friends with the password. When you're tired of having them hosted online, you simply take them down. I agree with all of the tips in the article and the comments. One other thing to consider is purchasing a used ink jet or b&w laser printer. Such printers may be 3-5 years old, but they still do the job just as good as the ones made today. Unlike the ones made today, older printers do not have a chip in the cartridge that prevents refilling it (e.g., Epson printers have a chip). Personally, I’ve been refilling ink jet cartridges since the mid-1990s and very rarely have needed to buy a new cartridge.

Also, be judicious about what you print if you’re using a home photo printer. You don’t need to print every picture of your vacation. Just select the top 1/3 of the photos. That way, you’re picking the best and can make sure you and your family look great in every shot you share with other people. Also, if all you want to do is share your vacation photos, you can upload them to Snapfish and other websites, password-lock the images, and then send an e-mail to your family/friends with the password. When you’re tired of having them hosted online, you simply take them down.

]]> By: N Lewis http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/04/06/102077_ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-printing-from-your-home-computer.html/comment-page-1#comment-278160 N Lewis Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:52:38 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/04/06/102077_ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-printing-from-your-home-computer.html#comment-278160 Just to add to your savings tips. I have been doing the both sides, draft mode, generic ink, copy paste and reformat out the junk that might remain for years, ever since we have had computer/printer. One more tip. My son is salesman and often has copies of quotes to customers, only printed on one side. He gives me tons of these whenever I need, just use for "in house" information, not to give away. Also has a lot of paper good both sides, except for a 3/4" logo in one corner. I just number my pages if need 2,4 6 etc and make sure when formatting there is enough room on these for the info not to be blocked out by logo. It takes time, but 99% of my print paper is free. I cannot always remember what it read, or want to keep the info, or give to someone and save huge $$ on paper costs! Am I a cheapskate or just frugal? Makes sense to me N Lewis Canada Just to add to your savings tips. I have been doing the both sides, draft mode, generic ink, copy paste and reformat out the junk that might remain for years, ever since we have had computer/printer.
One more tip. My son is salesman and often has copies of quotes to customers, only printed on one side.
He gives me tons of these whenever I need, just use for “in house” information, not to give away. Also has a lot of paper good both sides, except for a 3/4″ logo in one corner. I just number my pages if need 2,4 6 etc and make sure when formatting there is enough room on these for the info not to be blocked out by logo. It takes time, but 99% of my print paper is free.
I cannot always remember what it read, or want to keep the info, or give to someone and save huge $$ on paper costs!
Am I a cheapskate or just frugal? Makes sense to me
N Lewis
Canada

]]> By: Rlillysr http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/04/06/102077_ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-printing-from-your-home-computer.html/comment-page-1#comment-278156 Rlillysr Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:35:47 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/04/06/102077_ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-printing-from-your-home-computer.html#comment-278156 You can get generic Avery label sizes for $10.45 for 100 sheets at Worldlabel.com. I beleive they will send samples also. You can get generic Avery label sizes for $10.45 for 100 sheets at Worldlabel.com. I beleive they will send samples also.

]]> By: ben http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/04/06/102077_ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-printing-from-your-home-computer.html/comment-page-1#comment-278133 ben Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:26:11 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/04/06/102077_ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-printing-from-your-home-computer.html#comment-278133 There is also software that you can purchase such as at printgreener.com that will help you reduce the amount of ink you use. There is also software that you can purchase such as at printgreener.com that will help you reduce the amount of ink you use.

]]> By: Karen http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/04/06/102077_ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-printing-from-your-home-computer.html/comment-page-1#comment-278105 Karen Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:54:51 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/04/06/102077_ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-printing-from-your-home-computer.html#comment-278105 When you set out to buy a printer, check the price of cartridges before you choose one. Some printers can use cheap generic cartridges. Others use fancier ink cartridges that contain computer chips, which makes it difficult to save money by buying generics. By comparing ink costs before buying, you can save a lot of money. I used generic cartridges for years and never had any problems. The one tip is, if you're going to use generic cartridges, make sure you print something at least once a week, even if it's just a test page. The generics tend to cause clogged heads a little more easily than the name brands, but as long as you print something every week or so, you'll be fine. I'm now using a B&W laser printer, which is much cheaper, but every now and then I miss having color printing - not for photos, but for things like maps, documents with colored text, etc. When you set out to buy a printer, check the price of cartridges before you choose one. Some printers can use cheap generic cartridges. Others use fancier ink cartridges that contain computer chips, which makes it difficult to save money by buying generics. By comparing ink costs before buying, you can save a lot of money.

I used generic cartridges for years and never had any problems. The one tip is, if you’re going to use generic cartridges, make sure you print something at least once a week, even if it’s just a test page. The generics tend to cause clogged heads a little more easily than the name brands, but as long as you print something every week or so, you’ll be fine.

I’m now using a B&W laser printer, which is much cheaper, but every now and then I miss having color printing – not for photos, but for things like maps, documents with colored text, etc.

]]> By: Hilary http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/04/06/102077_ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-printing-from-your-home-computer.html/comment-page-1#comment-278088 Hilary Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:09:47 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/04/06/102077_ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-printing-from-your-home-computer.html#comment-278088 Generic print cartridges are also amazing. I bought mine for my small Canon printer for $2.50 each (retail is around $8.00). When I need really high quality stuff, I'll use my school's laser-jet printer, but at home when it's directions or something, I don't need the high quality at all. Generic print cartridges are also amazing. I bought mine for my small Canon printer for $2.50 each (retail is around $8.00). When I need really high quality stuff, I’ll use my school’s laser-jet printer, but at home when it’s directions or something, I don’t need the high quality at all.

]]> By: disneysteve http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/04/06/102077_ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-printing-from-your-home-computer.html/comment-page-1#comment-278077 disneysteve Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:15:47 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/04/06/102077_ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-printing-from-your-home-computer.html#comment-278077 Another tip is to print stuff on the lowest quality setting possible for the job. A lot of stuff that is just for my own use, I print in draft mode in black only. I don't need color and I don't need top quality which uses a lot more ink. Another tip is to print stuff on the lowest quality setting possible for the job. A lot of stuff that is just for my own use, I print in draft mode in black only. I don’t need color and I don’t need top quality which uses a lot more ink.

]]> By: henrik http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/04/06/102077_ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-printing-from-your-home-computer.html/comment-page-1#comment-278023 henrik Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:43:01 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/04/06/102077_ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-printing-from-your-home-computer.html#comment-278023 even simpler print at work :-) Might not go well at all places depending on the amount, but I usually print stuff like driving instructions and such at work even simpler print at work :-)

Might not go well at all places depending on the amount, but I usually print stuff like driving instructions and such at work

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