Author: Stan Retner

July 15, 2025 • cartridges • Epson • For business • home office • HP • inkjet • inks • Lexmark • printer • printer toner and ink cartridges • printing • Toner Cartridge Depot • Xerox

Why Ink Costs More Than Gold: HP, Epson, Lexmark, or Xerox for Top Quality and Savings

The Hidden Crisis That’s Bleeding Your Business Dry Picture this: You just purchased a $200 printer for your small business, feeling good about the reasonable upfront cost. Three months later, you’re staring at a $150 bill for replacement ink cartridges—more than half the price of the printer itself. Welcome to the harsh reality that replacement… Continue reading Why Ink Costs More Than Gold: HP, Epson, Lexmark, or Xerox for Top Quality and Savings

June 27, 2025 • humor

The Office Printer: Your Friendly Neighborhood Supervillain

A Comedy Take on the Eternal Office Struggle Good evening, corporate warriors! Today we’re talking about the true superhero… or should I say supervillain of every office. Ladies and gentlemen, meet your nemesis: THE PRINTER! No, seriously, who among you has tried to print one single sheet of paper only to find yourself locked in… Continue reading The Office Printer: Your Friendly Neighborhood Supervillain

June 13, 2025 • cartridges • inks • printer • printer toner and ink cartridges • printing • recycling • remanufactured • shopping tips • technology

How to Choose the Best Cartridges for Your Printer: A Complete Guide

Hey there, printer users! Whether you’re churning out reports in a busy office or printing family photos at home, choosing the right cartridge is essential. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the types of cartridges, what to consider before buying, and how to avoid costly mistakes—all in a friendly, easy-to-understand format. Let’s dive in!… Continue reading How to Choose the Best Cartridges for Your Printer: A Complete Guide

May 26, 2025 • For business • HP • Lexmark • printer • printer toner and ink cartridges • printing • Ricoh • Xerox

The Ultimate SMB Guide to Proactive Printer Maintenance: Avoiding Costly Downtime and Unexpected Repair Bills

Picture this: It’s 4:45 PM on a Friday, and your team is rushing to print a crucial proposal for Monday morning’s client presentation. You hit “print,” and… nothing. The printer display shows an error code you’ve never seen before, and your heart sinks as you realize this isn’t a quick fix. The weekend service call… Continue reading The Ultimate SMB Guide to Proactive Printer Maintenance: Avoiding Costly Downtime and Unexpected Repair Bills

May 10, 2025 • industry news • inkjet • inks • printer • printer toner and ink cartridges • printing • technology

The Smart Revolution in Printing: How AI and Smart Materials are Transforming the Humble Cartridge

Introduction Remember the days when a printer cartridge was simply a plastic vessel filled with ink? Those times are firmly in the rearview mirror. In 2025, the printer cartridge has undergone a remarkable evolution, transforming from a basic consumable into a sophisticated technological component that’s fundamentally changing our perception of printing. For decades, traditional ink… Continue reading The Smart Revolution in Printing: How AI and Smart Materials are Transforming the Humble Cartridge

April 26, 2025 • cartridges • Epson • For business • HP • inks • printer • printer toner and ink cartridges • printing • toner

Maximize Output, Minimize Costs: Your Expert Guide to the Best Printing Cartridges for Growing Businesses (2025 Edition)

I. Introduction: The Unsung Hero of SMB Productivity In today’s digital-first world, it might surprise you to learn that printing remains an essential backbone of small and medium business operations. According to recent research by Keypoint Intelligence, despite predictions of the “paperless office,” over 77% of SMBs report that printing remains critical to their daily… Continue reading Maximize Output, Minimize Costs: Your Expert Guide to the Best Printing Cartridges for Growing Businesses (2025 Edition)

April 11, 2025 • Brother • Canon • For business • How to • HP • inkjet • laser • printer

5 Common Printer Problems That Waste Your Employees’ Time (and How to Fix Them Quickly – HP, Canon, Brother Ink & Laser Focus)

The Time-Wasting Printer Plague Picture this: It’s Monday morning, your team is preparing for a crucial client presentation, and suddenly you hear a collective groan from the copy room. Someone’s struggling with the printer again. According to a 2023 workplace productivity study by Wakefield Research, the average office employee wastes up to 22 minutes per… Continue reading 5 Common Printer Problems That Waste Your Employees’ Time (and How to Fix Them Quickly – HP, Canon, Brother Ink & Laser Focus)

March 25, 2025 • For business • printer • printer toner and ink cartridges • printing

The Small and Medium Businesses’ Guide to Choosing the Right Printer: Navigating Cost, Durability, and Long-Term Value

Introduction: When the Wrong Printer Becomes a Business Liability Sarah winced as she heard the familiar grinding noise from the office printer – the third paper jam this week. As the owner of a growing marketing agency with 15 employees, she had purchased this budget printer two years ago, thinking she was making a smart… Continue reading The Small and Medium Businesses’ Guide to Choosing the Right Printer: Navigating Cost, Durability, and Long-Term Value

March 11, 2025 • Lexmark • overview • printer toner and ink cartridges • printing • technology

For Business & Heavy Printing: Maximize Efficiency with Lexmark’s Smart Cartridges

Introduction: The Hidden Cost of Inefficient Printing Did you know that the average office worker prints about 10,000 pages annually, and for many businesses, printing costs can consume up to 3% of their total revenue? That’s a significant expense that often flies under the radar. For organizations with heavy printing demands, these numbers can be… Continue reading For Business & Heavy Printing: Maximize Efficiency with Lexmark’s Smart Cartridges

February 24, 2025 • For business • HP • inks • printer toner and ink cartridges • printing • Toner Cartridge Depot • Xerox

The Ultimate Guide to Ink, Toner, and Media: Achieving Vibrant and Durable Advertising Prints

Did you know that 85% of consumers are more likely to remember businesses with high-quality printed materials? Even in the modern digital age, the palpable power of impressive, professional prints remains exceptional.. Whether you’re creating banners, brochures, or business cards, the consumables you choose directly influence how your brand is perceived by potential customers. Welcome… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Ink, Toner, and Media: Achieving Vibrant and Durable Advertising Prints