Pen To Paper - Summer 2018

18 | P2P Magazine PRINTING For most businesses, replacing ink and toner cartridges is a recurring expense.While it’s understandable to want to save money on something you have to buy regularly, Paul Callow, managing director of CartridgeWorld, says that price should not be the deciding factor when selecting ink or toner. “If printer supplies from the manufacturer are too expensive, buyers will naturally seek other options and ways of saving money,” he said. “However, cheaper is not always better value and can lead to problems”. When it comes to saving money on cartridges, Callow says there are three main options: “Have cartridges or toners refilled locally; purchase very cheap products online; or purchase a compatible product from a long- standing, reputable supplier.” CartridgeWorld, a print specialist with an online store and network of physical stores across the UK, encourages printer users to buy either original manufacturer- branded cartridges (e.g. HP, Canon or Epson) or quality compatible products from a well-known brand (e.g. CartridgeWorld). Choosing the cheapest possible Paul Callow, managing director of CartridgeWorld, warns against cutting corners when purchasing printer supplies It’s what’s inside that counts supplies, warns Callow, might save you a few pennies initially, but could cost you more in the long run if things go wrong. “Printing, particularly in the business environment, is often critically important. So, by buying the best and most reliable products available, customers are more likely to avoid printer problems and can keep working without hindrance or additional repair costs,” he said. Beware counterfeits Callow adds that users should be wary of some of the bargains that can be found online, pointing out that if the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. “Amazon and eBay are over-flowing with very low-priced products and we would advise users to be very cautious with regard to products that might be available for less than one fifth of the cost of the same product from the printer manufacturer,” he said. “If the price is simply way below the market price, there is a chance that the product in question is counterfeit. Over the years, the makers of counterfeit products have become incredibly sophisticated so that it can be difficult to spot the difference between a genuine OEM product and a fake. Fortunately, manufacturers have introduced measures, such as holographic stickers, to identify genuine products and help customers avoid fakes.” Quality compatibles CartridgeWorld itself produces an extensive range of economical, high quality cartridges compatible with all the major brands of printer for home and business use. “All of the products meet ISO9001 and ISO14001 and also conform to STMC standards. STMC is an independent regulatory body that tests printer cartridges and toners to ensure that the products meet quoted yields,” explained Callow. “CartridgeWorld products use a blend of new, remanufactured and recycled components, so they are good for the environment too.” CartridgeWorld recently launched a Premium range, designed to offer equal output to the cartridges and toners provided by the printer manufacturers. “The new CartridgeWorld Premium OEM Alternative cartridges and laser toners are assembled and manufactured in our own facility in China – previously, CartridgeWorld products were sourced from a range of suppliers across Europe and the Far East. This new facility has enabled us to deliver incredible quality, incredibly consistently,” Callow said. He added: “The CartridgeWorld Premium range is generally 30% less expensive than the manufacturer versions and they come with a full, no quibble money back guarantee. They can be purchased online at cartridgeworld.co.uk, in our own stores across the UK, in Office Outlet and in a growing number of independent retailers and office products dealers.” www.cartridgeworld.co.uk Economical printing for small workgroups Epson has expanded its range of economical WorkForce Pro inkjet devices with three new A3 colour models (theWF-C8000 series) and three new A4 mono models (theWF-M5000 series). All six devices feature the established benefits of Epson’s business inkjet technology i.e. low energy consumption, low environmental impact, low maintenance and economical consumables, all of which contribute to a significantly lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) than comparable laser devices. TheWF-C8000 series has been developed for business customers that have a need for both A4 and A3 output but not in the volumes catered for by Epson’s very high yield Enterprise or RIPS devices. In addition to A4 output in colour and mono at speeds of up to 34 pages per minute (ISO 24ppm), theWF-C8000 can be used to print larger A3 documents, such as leaflets, brochure drafts, Excel spreadsheets, construction site plans, worksheets for classrooms, booklets etc. It has a maximum paper capacity of 1,835 pages and very high capacity consumables with yields of up to 11,500 pages (mono) and 8,000 pages (colour). For small workgroups that only require A4 black and white output, theWF-M5000 series features the highest print yield in its segment – 40,000 pages – and 90% lower energy consumption than comparable laser models. www.epson.co.uk By buying the best and most reliable products available, customers are more likely to avoid printer problems Paul Callow 01732 759725