HP, Epson and Canon Photo Printing

Posted on May 23, 2011 by aalim

There is a special place for in the world of printing for photographers with many different manufactures promising that your photographs will look even better than before. Photo printers, ink cartridges, photo paper and printheads all play a major part in determining how good your printing will look. This little article will hopefully shed some light and arm you with some knowledge on what to look for. We will be talking about HP, Epson and Canon (among other companies).

Major manufactures like HP, Epson and Canon all use their patented ink formulations in their ink cartridges and produce slightly different results.

So what have HP, Epson and Canon done for Printing?

Epson:

Epson are key leaders in the world of photo printing and use many different ink formulations in their photo ink cartridges to tailor to your needs. Their ultrachrome ink formulation which they use a lot with their Epson photo ink cartridges has many different variations which depend on the printer you are buying. These are ultrachrome HDR (high dynamic range) K3, K3 with vivid magenta and high gloss2. K3 stands for three black ink system but Epson have now released a four Epson black ink cartridge system which also uses light, light black for extra realism in your printing.

Epson have developed CLARIA photographic ink formulation in their Epson ink cartridges for use with D-SLR cameras. There is also Durabrite to consider and have recently developed a specialist formulation called aqueous which uses the colour white because it can print on transparencies.

Epson have also developed a printhead which uses a dot mapping algorithm system; dramatically improving quality at all resolutions. It is anticipated that this technology will eventually be passed down to less expensive printers.

Canon:

Canon combine ink formulations, printhead technology and photo paper together to give you professional photographic results. There patented ink formulation called chromalife 100 / 100+ which they use in their Canon ink cartridges claims to make your printing last 100 years. Canon also use FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) printhead technology and combine these two technologies together to give you very fine print detail. Canon printheads can have up to 7,680 nozzles. Each nozzle is capable of dispensing ink droplets the size of one picolitre which is one trillionth of a litre. Canon differ from Epson because they offer both single colour ink cartridges or FINE ink cartridges which combine everything into one cartridge. FINE cartridges are a convenient and handy way of replacing and managing Canon ink cartridges but cannot produce the same high quality results as individually coloured Canon ink cartridges.

HP:

HP use Vivera ink formulation in most of their ink cartridges and have recently developed latex printing technology which is used in industrial, super large scale printing and brings an environmentally friendly edge. HP’s ink formulation range isn’t as comprehensive as Epson’s with their main claims being that the purity of their Vivera formulation is very high; resulting in consistently high quality prints. HP also claim their Vivera ink formulation in their ink cartridges has a print permanence of nearly a century when used with certain printers. One notable observation about HP is that they don’t seem to have as many coloured specialist ink cartridge colours as Epson do. The specialist coloured ink cartridges they do offer go in very expensive large format printers.

Incredible Innovation for Printing

Epson however offer a comprehensive colour set for photo printers at a much lower unit cost. Using a reduced colour palette with your ink cartridges will make a perceivable difference in high quality photographic prints. Using a bigger colour set with your photo printing enables your printer to produce wider tonal scope, halftones, hues and shades which appear more realistic. HP also offer the alternative to purchasing your HP ink cartridges individually, they call it tri-colour technology. Again this is a design which combines all the colours needed into one ink cartridge. This method is a quick and handy approach for colour printing but not recommended for photo enthusiasts who are looking for higher quality results.

Manufactures all have similar claims to the performance of their ink formulations in their ink cartridges with the key ones being durability, lightfastness and quick to dry. The addition of photo ink cartridge colours like light light black, vivid light magenta, green, and orange only to name a few have enabled further advances in adding realism onto your page. The best formulations claim light fastness of around 100 years under normal lighting conditions.

HP, Epson and Canon Printer Comparisons and Pros/Cons

What to look for in a (HP, Epson or Canon) photo printer.

Features and memory card compatibility play an important role in determining how effective and easy to use a photo printer can be,

Resolution

The resolution of your printer is important and should be one something you look for. It can be found under DPI (Dots Per Inch). Try and get the highest DPI number you can as the higher the number is, the better your print quality will become. This will ensure your photography will have a high number of ink droplets per inch and so give you better looking image definition.

Memory Card Compatibility

Be sure to check this and see if the printer is compatible with your particular card. Most photo printers have this option and the best have multiple slots for the most popular cards being used.

Status Panel

Make sure to check out the status panel on a printer before you buy it to check if it lets you view your pictures or only displays the photo number.

Print Speed

Something to look for and consider, although not a crucial element for enthusiasts, if used frequently a slow print speed can become frustrating and a set back.

We hope you enjoyed learning a bit about HP, Epson and Canon in this Blog and we hope to see you back soon!

Canon Ink Cartridges

Posted on December 20, 2010 by aalim

At Inkntoneruk we stock a comprehensive amount of Canon ink cartridges to meet all your printing needs with ease.

InknTonerUK monitor all original cartridge prices hourly to give you the lowest price for your original cartridges. We’re very competitive with our compatibles. We combine both quality and price together to give you true value for money.

Here at InknTonerUK, we use the latest remanufacturing technology and processes to manufacture our compatible Canon ink cartridges. We individually test the printing performance of all our compatible and refill cartridges before we dispatch them. This is to ensure that they meet our high standards of that we place on our remanufactured cartridges.

Canon products are well known for their high quality printing output and are particularly suited for photographic printing, especially when combined with their professional grade photo paper. Why not achieve fantastic, high resolution photographic printing at truly low prices by purchasing your Canon products from us here at Inkntoneruk. We have an excellent range of Canon ink cartridges to meet all your printing needs. Whether you’re looking to print off great looking colour documents within the comfort of your own home or create professional photography, images and graphics while maintaining a cost-effective edge, Inkntoneruk have all the Canon ink cartridges you need at rock-bottom prices. And remember if for whatever reason you are not entirely 100% happy with your purchase then we will ether refund or replace your purchase or Canon ink cartridges as you see fit.

Why not do your bit for the environment and send back your empty cartridges when they’re empty for recycling. Recycling your Canon cartridges helps save resources and keep our environment cleaner. Did you know that the manufacture of one ink cartridge uses a pint and a half of oil? That’s a lot of oil! Throwing away your Canon ink cartridge will take the environment a minimum of 500 years to decompose. That’s why it’s such a good idea to send back your empty cartridge to us for remanufacturing. You could also recycle your cartridges at local recycling facilities.

Ink cartridges – buying the easy way

Posted on May 1, 2009 by aalim

Buy your ink cartridges online the easy way, for a cost-effective service.

Most of us are used to buying things over the internet – whether it’s the weekly shopping, Christmas presents or things for the home. A huge variety of goods and services are available online and yet we still use shops for certain items. Many people still visit computer suppliers to buy ink cartridges, for example, but if you choose the right website, you can cut down your time and your costs by buying online.

All ink cartridges in one place

The best thing about buying online, of course, is that there are hundreds of ink cartridges to choose from. So even if you have an older printer, or one that you can have difficult finding replacement ink cartridges for on the high street, an online site is often able to help. Finding the ink cartridges you need is easy – just type in your printer make and model number – or use the links on the site to find your printer quickly and easily. From there, it’s just a short step to ordering the ink cartridges you want and checking out. Delivery is often within a couple of days and, depending how much you spend, delivery could also be completely free. You can buy ink cartridges for a wide range of printers – inkjet and laser – including:

Greener ink cartridges

Empty ink cartridges can be wasteful, particularly if they’re just thrown away when they’re finished. Many companies are now recycling ink cartridges, which helps the environment, but also reduces the cost. For many models of printer, you can buy brand new original cartridges, but you can also buy cheaper cartridges that are compatible with your machine, or you can choose recycled cartridges that will save you money but give you the same great quality print.

Looking for Ink Cartridges? Speak to Inkntoneruk

For all your ink cartridge requirements, you really need look no further than Inkntoneruk, who have one of the UK’s best supplies of ink cartridge equipment including both new and refurbished ink cartridges. To find out more about our excellent selection of ink cartridges just give us a call on 020 8216 5571.

Ink Cartridges: Vital Cogs in the Work Machine

Posted on April 2, 2009 by aalim

The business machine is invariably a multi-layered one that requires many elements to keep working for it to function efficiently. Ink cartridges are one of the key components of any modern business environment and a reputable supplier of ink cartridges is a must for any office to work.

The emergence of printers revolutionised the office work environment and things have gone from strength to strength in terms of printing technology and elements such as ink cartridges are becoming more technologically advanced and increasingly economically viable due to, in no small part, the popularity of online retailers of ink cartridges.

It is clear that any business that carries out a lot of printing on a daily basis, which is the vast majority, will need to find a provider of ink cartridges that has all the leading brands such as Hewlett Packard, Epson and Canon ink cartridges. It’s important that you achieve the best price for your ink cartridges when you carry out as much printing as that which is done by most businesses daily and this is often the reason that they will turn to online providers because of the savings that can be made on all the leading printing brands from Epson to HP.

Ink/Toner Cartridges are a must for any Business to Work

Toner cartridges such as those offered by Hewlett Packard are often the best choice for a business that only ever needs to print out black and white documents such as invoices because they will be capable of providing good quality prints on every occasion. Toner cartridges are generally one of the best choices for heavy duty printing requirements where there is more or less a constant stream of printing throughout the day. If, however, a company requires more detailed prints or prints frequently in colour than Epson or HP ink cartridges are likely to be a much better option because these varieties of ink cartridges suit such a task.

Boosting Efficiency with Quality Ink Cartridges

To make a business work, it is all about having a core of equipment in the workplace that helps to facilitate an easier and more efficient running of day to day operations. Printers, and by extension, toner and ink cartridges, are, unquestionably, of paramount importance when it comes to keeping things ticking over in offices up and down the country and it makes sense to purchase these ink cartridges as cheaply as possible and online retailers which offer both new and used ink cartridges from the likes of HP, Epson and Canon are invariably the best choice.