According to their website, the PrintBrush will rival normal printers and other mobile printers for a variety of reasons. For example, the device will be able to print onto any media it can reach, meaning items like notebooks and other papers which couldn’t typically be fed through a normal printer. Additionally, PrintDreams claims their product runs silently, allowing for discrete use, and uses no messy cables. No word on printer ink yet, though.

The printer will be an ideal product for people on the go. Students could potentially use the PrintBrush to print documents and notes in between classes (or even in class).  And the printer has lots of business applications. Imagine editing and printing a contract out for a client in the middle of a restaurant, or being able to print out notes for an important meeting in the cab on the way to work.

Some preliminary product specifications, according to the manufacturer:

• Resolution: 600dpi monochrome

• Print technology: inkjet and RMPT™ Full

• Max. speed: 250mm/sec

• Volume: Approx. 200cc

• Weight: Approx. 250gm

• Interfaces: USB 2.0, Bluetooth, IRda

• Power supply: rechargable Li-Ion battery

PrintDreams says the PrintBrush will launch at the end of this year, or possible early next year. The preliminary retail price will be roughly $199 USD. Take look here.

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Oftentimes, when a printer printer sits without being used for a long time, it can cause the cartridge nozzle to dry up. Which can cause the cartridge not to print or to skew colors. The best way to solve this problem is by Soaking the cartridge. *ONLY for remanufactured ink cartridges

· How much printer ink is in a remanufactured cartridge compared to a name cartridge?

Many companies’ compatible and remanufactured cartridges are weighed out to match the specifications of a genuine cartridge. Make sure your vendors weigh the cartridges to ensure that the remanufactured and compatible cartridges match the weight of a genuine cartridge.

· If I buy remanufactured ink cartridges, how long can I keep them without opening them?

Most products have a shelf life of about one year. Once you are ready to use the cartridge, if you notice that the prints are faded or streaked it might not necessarily mean the cartridge cannot be used. The problem could be a clogged nozzle. The best way to solve this problem is by soaking the cartridge.

· What is a printer driver and why do I need one?

A printer driver is software that acts as a translator so that the printer can understand data and instructions from your computer. The driver describes the text, image, etc. to be printed and translates it into the printer language of the printer. You need a printer driver to print.

You can use the driver to change printer settings such as color and the paper size.

You should update your printer driver on a regular basis because having the latest printer drivers installed will greatly improve your printer’s performance.

· How can I setup my printer on a network?

When adding a printer the Add Printer Wizard will ask you to select a printer, select Connect to This Printer and enter the name of the network printer. If you don’t know the name, select Browse for a Printer to search through a list of shared printers.

If the network printer uses an Internet address, select Connect to a printer on the Internet and enter the address in the URL box. The Add Printer Wizard will guide you through the installation process.

· How do I update my printer driver?

The majority of printer manufacturers provide current drivers on their websites for free.

Updating Instructions:

1. Click on Start and scroll to Settings or Control Panel (depending on your version of Windows)
2. Select Printers folder
3. Right-click the printer whose driver you wish to update.
4. Scroll down to Properties and then click the Details or Advanced tab. Click on New Driver.
5. If a warning box pops up, click Yes.
6. Click Have Disk, and click Browse to get to the folder containing your updated drivers.
7. Follow the on-screen directions to install. (It’s best to reboot your computer when your installation is finished).

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This year, a Dutch company developed Ecofont, which is designed to save printer ink and toner. It looks like typical Arial font, but it has tiny holes in it which can reduce you ink and toner usage by 20%. The font looks a little strange (kind of grayish) on the screen, but with a small enough size it looks just fine. It’s perfect for printing in-house home or office documents.

2. Draft mode

Most modern printers have a variety of print settings that vary from high quality, slower prints, to quick low quality drafts. Draft mode can save you small amounts of ink every time you print. It’s also an easy way to see how a document is going to look on paper, or provide a physical copy for quick hand revisions.

3. Revision/print preview

One of the easiest ways to save on ink and toner costs is to carefully re-read and revise documents before printing. How many times have you sent a document to the printer, only to realize afterwards that a small typo requires you to print it again? Print Preview will also let you view your document before it prints, so you can change any page attributes you don’t like before printing.

4. Turn it Off

When you’re not using your printer, turn it off. This one is better for the planet than anything, but it can also help keep your ink cartridges from drying out.

5. Refill

This isn’t so much an ink saving tip, as it is an in replenishing tip. Do some research on the cartridges your printer uses. If you can find a decent refill kit, give it a try. InkTec makes really good refill kits that are easy to use. Many HP cartridges can be refilled up to 7 or 8 times. This will save you a lot of money, and might even save a few cartridges from a landfill.

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