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Did you know that in Australia alone, more than 18 million ink and toner cartridges are thrown away every year? And out of those numbers, more than 5,000 tonnes of waste end up in landfills. On average, ink and toner cartridges can take up to 1,000 years to completely decompose. Without intervention, this waste will take up space in the landfill for a very long time and contaminate any nearby surface or groundwater with harmful chemicals.  Continue reading How and Why Your Small Business Should Be Recycling Ink Cartridges

3D printing is the most innovative technology to have ever hit the printing industry in the past few decades. The first 3D printing experiments were done on 3D printing dating back to 1981 in Japan, however, it wasn’t patented until 1986 by Charles Hull and the first item ever to be printed was a small cup. Although it’s supposedly been around for a long time, 3D printing still has a long way to go before it truly takes off. There are many costs and obstacles that need to be overcome before it becomes common practice in our world. Continue reading What Is 3D Printing and What Are the Advantages?

Even with the availability of new technologies like file sharing and cloud storage, printers remain indispensable equipment in both business settings and home offices. If you own a printer, changing the ink cartridges is a routine aspect of its upkeep. However, it’s sometimes unavoidable to spill a little ink over yourself (or at least on your hands) when doing so. Continue reading Is Printer Ink Toxic? How Can You Protect Your Skin From Harm?

Noticed a drop in print quality lately? You might need to buy printer ink, which means checking your printer ink levels. Although you can often check ink levels on the printer’s dashboard, here’s how to check your printer ink levels on a Mac or Windows computer, whether you’re running a Brother, Canon, Epson, or HP printer. Continue reading How To Check Printer Ink Levels the Right Way

When it comes to printing, there’s so many tips and tricks you need to know to make the most of your ink and preserve it well. There’s nothing worse than reaching for  your ink cartridge refill and finding it no longer works so making sure you’re following the recommended storage instructions is imperative. Whether you’re running a Brother, HP, Epson, or Samsung printer device, our guide will ensure your ink cartridges are stored properly for optimal performance. As printer consumable experts ourselves, here are our top tips:  Continue reading How to Store Ink Cartridges When They’re Not in Use

As people are becoming more conscious about the impact of their lifestyle on the planet, we’re seeing a growing trend in sustainable printing practices. Continue reading Why HP Cartridges Are the Best for Eco-Friendly Printing

When it comes to buying printer ink cartridges, it always feels like time has barely passed before you’re buying another refill again. Learning the best tricks to get the most out of your printer ink might give you some extra print jobs on that cartridge. Continue reading How To Make Printer Ink Cartridges Last Longer

Have you ever wondered what to do with empty ink cartridges? Australians throw away over 18 million cartridges every year, resulting in more than 5,000 tonnes of landfill waste. Continue reading 5 Ways to Recycle Used Ink Cartridges

Printers are machines that can represent graphics or text on paper. They can print out index cards, projects, legal papers, photographs, and documents. If you buy a good printer, you will be guaranteed excellent quality output with sharp texts. Continue reading How to Choose the Right Printer for Your Home Office

If you’re unsure about whether to invest in compatible or genuine toner cartridges, read our blog before making your decision. As Australia’s printer consumables specialists, we stock all the available cartridges on the market, however, there are pros and cons to each choice.  Continue reading Compatible VS Genuine Toner Cartridges