Stories by: Melissa Riofrio

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    Cheap Ink and Toner: Solving the Puzzle Behind the Price 16/09/2011 00:17:00

    Shopping online for cheap ink or toner--how hard could it be?
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    Brother MFC-9970CDW multifunction laser printer 22/07/2011 08:47:00

    The Brother MFC-9970CDW color laser multifunction printer tackles the full laundry list of small-office and workgroup print/copy/scan/fax needs, outdoing every competitor in its price range (US$700 as of July 18, 2011) and offering cheap toner to boot. The only thing wrong with this picture is, well, the picture: Its photo quality is middling, and its color scans can be overly dark.
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    Why you can't print counterfeit money on a color laser printer 08/06/2011 11:24:00

    Could you print counterfeit money, certificates, or other official documents on a color laser or LED printer? Some current printer models are indeed capable of creating reasonable facsimiles. The authorities, however, have already taken steps to thwart such activity.
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    Inkjet versus laser printers: how to decide 29/04/2011 11:12:00

    The "inkjet vs. laser" printer stereotypes are becoming less accurate. Once home-oriented, inkjets now include models that are sufficiently fast and capable to keep up with an office's demands. By the same token, the workhorse laser and LED printers of yore have spawned a new generation of machines that are small enough to fit into a home office.
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    Five printer nightmares and how to avoid them 16/11/2010 02:04:00

    The printer ate your TPS reports, but no excuse matters when you're rushing off to meet clients empty-handed. No wonder everybody loves to hate printers. When you need them most, they'll display a stupefying error message and create a hot mess of jammed paper and spilled ink.
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    HP LaserJet Pro P1102w 31/08/2010 14:20:00

    The HP LaserJet Pro P1102w is a basic monochrome laser printer with a few surprises, namely better-than-expected speed and Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, its pricey toner offsets its very affordable purchase price.
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    Printer buying guide: Printer specs you need to know 24/08/2010 16:40:00

    Ready to buy a printer? These are the specs you need to understand to make an informed choice.
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    Six tips for picking a photo printer 17/02/2010 14:38:00

    Photo printers come in all shapes and sizes. Here's how to figure out which one is right for you.
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    Konica Minolta Magicolor 2590MF colour laser multifunction printer 14/09/2009 12:10:00

    Konica Minolta's biggest problem with its Magicolor 2590MF colour laser multifunction is that better-designed machines (such as the Brother MFC-9440CN) can be had for around the same price. While this model works reasonably well, its design and scan quality could be better.
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    Kyocera Mita FS-C5300DN color laser printer 31/08/2009 14:30:00

    Kyocera Mita's FS-C5300DN color laser printer is very fast, and its consumables have an extraordinarily low cost. It's well worth considering for a high-volume office's color needs--if the color is for pie charts and accents, rather than for good-quality photos.
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    How printers can rob you blind 01/08/2009 07:30:00

    Is your printer stealing from you? Yes--if it's making you replace ink or toner constantly, or if you need to buy pricey special paper to get the best output. Maybe it's stealing your time or sanity by being a lot slower than it said it'd be, or having cheapo components that break or are just plain hard to use. PC World reveals some sinners-and saints-based on our recent printer reviews.
 
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