5 Easy Steps to Installing Canon Ink Cartridges

A frequently asked question is how do you actually correctly install a Canon ink cartridge? Outlined below are 5 easy steps as a guide to installing your Canon ink cartridge. Some models may vary, but these tips are for the Pixma MP series of Canon printers.

1. Removing the empty cartridge and installing replacement.
   When you remove an ink cartridge you should always replace it immediately with a new cartridge. You should never leave the printer without an cartridge installed either empty or full. When you have removed the empty cartridge, remove the replacement ink from the packaging paying careful attention not to touch the copper 'chip' area 'A' or print head nozzles ‘B’, see diagram '1'. Contaminating either of these areas is likely to cause problems with the printer recognising the cartridge. Once a cartridge has been installed, never remove it and leave it exposed, as this will cause the cartridge to dry out.It's worth noting that when a canon ink cartridge runs out you may still be able to use the remaining colour for a short time, but the quality will be noticeably reduced, as it may need some ink from the empty cartridge to produce the correct colour. Colour ink may be used even when the document printing is black and white. Like wise, if there is head cleaning operation is necessary, the printer will require ink form both colour and black and white.


2. Open the printer.
   With the power switched on, raise the scanning unit of the printer to reveal the inner working of the printer and it's ink cartridges. There may be a support leg for the scanner that will lock in place enabling you to use both your hand for the ink cartridge replacement. This should move the cartridge carrier to the replacement position automatically.
   
   
   Remember not to touch the carrier until it stops and has moved into the replacement position. Be careful not to rest any objects on the scanner cover in case they fall down into the printer and prove difficult to retrieve. Also, do not touch any of the working parts inside the printer, as the printer will still have the power switched on. If you happen to have the scanner unit open for 10 minutes, the cartridge holder will move to the right hand side, if this happens simply close the scanner unit and re-open.
   
   
3. Removing the ink cartridge.
   Pinch the tabs that are securely holding the ink cartridge in position. Move to the open position unblocking the cover. Remove the canon cartridge and set down on a tissue, as there may be residues of ink that can damage clothing or a surface. Please be careful with the disposal of any ink cartridge, take the empty cartridges to your local recycling centre if there is no returns envelope with the cartridge you have opened. Remove the replacement cartridge from it's packaging and gently remove the protective tape from the cartridge. Be careful not to shake the ink cartridge as it may spill ink.


4. Installing the replacement Canon ink cartridges.
   Fit the cartridge into the cartridge holder and press down until you feel and hear a click. The colour ink cartridge will fit into the left hand slot of the printer and the black into the right. Close the cartridge cover with enough pressure that it clicks into position. If the ink cartridge cover is tilted then this indicates that the cover is not correctly closed. Please not that the printer will not operate unless both black and colour Canon ink are installed correctly. Close the printer, first raising the cover to allow the scanner support leg to fold into the printer. The printer will usually perform a head cleaning cycle immediately after the replacement; please do not perform any other functions until the printer has completed this action.


5. Troubleshooting
   From time to time you will experience problems when installing the Canon ink cartridges. If you are using a compatible ink cartridges it may be that the printer will not read the ink level of the cartridge and declare it empty. If this happens, simply hold down the stop button for 5 seconds (this is marked with a red triangle on the operation panel of the printer). This will bypass the printer's ink level circuit and the printer will print as normal.

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Dublin Santa Dash - Run for a Good Claus

This years Dublin Santa Dash is on Sunday 8th December at 11.00am. There are two distances available, 5k or 10k. Walker, runners and children are very welcome in both events and it should prove to be a real family fun day out.

In addition to the usual festivities associated with the Dublin Santa dash, this year there is a 'Real" Santa Grotto down on the beach where all the children can visit Santa. All children who officially take part in the race can visit Santa and receive a free Christmas present. For those children not taking part, a small fee of 5 euro is applicable.

Of course many people who take part in the Dublin Santa Dash have their own ideas for raising money for charity and printing the sponsor forms is part of that formality. We think, because of this, it's likely that ink shops will see an increase in the sales of ink cartridges in Dublin. Hopefully, those taking part will opt for the compatible version of the printer cartridges in Dublin in an effort to keep the cost down!

The location of the Dublin Santa Dash is Clontarf in Dublin and the run will take place on North Bull Island starting at 11am. There are two entry fees, Adult €25 and child €20. A Santa suit is included in the fee. All entrants are required to collect their Santa Suits and Goody Bags on the day before the race at the race Expo between 12pm - 6pm. For those people travelling from outside Dublin, Santa suits can be collected on the morning of the race between 9am and 10.45am. As part of your entry, you can take advantage of a 10% discount on all running gear at the Expo. We wish everyone the very best of luck with the race and their run for a good 'Claus'. Visit Santadash.ie for further details.

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Choosing the Right Social Media for Your Business

The business world these days is built up by social media networking sites.By using the main social networks Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google Plus you can grow your business, make connections from all over the world and market your business to a whole host of people without spending any money.

Facebook is the fastest growing social platform and it has about 200 million active users per month from counties all over the world. Facebook for business can be managed easily by creating a page using your personal profile and by doing this you can then switch between the two keeping both
pages up to date to personal contacts and customers. TIP: Download the Facebook Page Manager on your smartphone and keep on top of your pages and even add employees as administrators to manage the pages also.
PRO: With Facebook advertising, you can target potential customers through the Facebook advertising platform. As a page administrator, you can aim your advertisements to people through age, genre and interests. Facebook advertising is an excellent way of directly targeting your audience.
CON: Building a business page and getting more likes and interest can be difficult. With Facebook it’s not guaranteed that your status updates and pictures will reach everyone so you may have to re-share status and pictures to get the response and traffic you want.

With Twitter having 288 million active users it is an attractive audience that you should consider connecting with. However, Twitter is different. With users throwing around @'s and #'s it can seen a little complicated to some compared to the simplicity of Facebook.
PRO: Twitter is massive! Even if you are a small business, it is big enough for you to find an audience and unlike Facebook you are guaranteed each and every tweet goes to all of your followers.
CON: Twitter users generate 340 million tweets every day and most users follow several hundreds of profiles. If you only tweet once or twice a day your tweets will be buried in your follower’s feeds and since you are limited to 140 characters you need to get to the point with your tweets!

LinkedIn is a big social network that provides a great deal of exposure to business and can help find new partners, business opportunities, or employees. LinkedIn’s main focus is the business world and is used for "professional networking".
PRO: LinkedIn can help boost your SEO (search engine optimization) which is what search engines use to bring business and traffic from search results.
CON: When using LinkedIn it is important to know it is for a professional networking and not advertising. One of the major negatives is that advertising your products and services will be picked up as SPAM and can lead to seriously damaging your SEO in the long run.

Google Plus is important for everyone but especially small businesses due to it’s high potential impact. Google Plus is the King of SEO as it is owned by the most important search engine Google. An active Google Plus account (both personal page and company page) will be noticed and you will be rewarded by the ranking in people’s search results.
PRO: Google Plus is a great way of sharing content with users using utilizing circles. With circles, communities and hangouts (video chats), it is very appealing to many users who are working to balance their professional and personal life.
CON: While most small business owners have a very positive outlook for Google Plus, it is still growing slow and not yet that well known. Since businesses can only add other businesses to their circles, and not individuals like Facebook and Twitter, the growth can be small for your company.

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5 Easy Steps to installing HP ink Cartridges

Once you have bought your HP ink cartridge and assuming that you may not have replaced the cartridges recently, here are some useful tips on the installation of HP ink cartridges.

1. Removing and installation of the Printer Cartridge
   Open the Printer. Make sure the printer is switched on! If the printer is not switched on when the HP ink cartridge access-door is raised, the printer will not release the cartridges to allow the cartridge change to take place. If the ink cartridges are not docked properly on the right hand side then it’s possible you may damage the printer if try to remove them. If the scraper bar is blacking the cartridges you can push the scraper bar very gently and then press the power button. So, when you have turned on the power lift the printer cover and wait until the ink cartridges move to the right hand side of the printer.


2. Removing the used ink cartridges.
   Press down very gently on the top of the cartridge catch. The pull out the bottom of the catch so it unhooks and then slide out the ink cartridge.


3. When to use a cartridge protector.
   The cartridge protector is not just there to protect the ink cartridge in transit it. It's a very useful for removing a working HP ink cartridge such as the photo black. This helps with the temporary storage of the HP photo ink cartridge.


4. Installing the new HP ink cartridges.
   First of all remove the protective tape, don't touch the copper strip - this may affect the cartridge recognition - if the ink cartridge is a compatible or non-OEM - it will be in a plastic cover. When you remove the plastic cover it can be advantageous to gently wipe the copper area with a soft cloth to remove any static build up caused by the plastic bag. This can sometime also affect the printer's ability to recognise a compatible HP ink cartridge.


5. Cartridge contacts and Nozzles.
   Make sure that you hold the ink cartridge so that the nozzles are facing down and that the contact is facing toward the printer. Gently slide the cartridge into its carrier. Hp cartridges marked with a triangle fit into the slot on the left and cartridges with a square or pentagons shape fit into the right hand slot in the carrier. Next, push the cartridge into the carrier until it makes a click sound and push down on the cartridge latch until it snaps shut.

When you have removed ink cartridges from your printer that you wish to reuse, such as a photo black cartridge, you can use the cartridge protector provided with the photo black. It is advisable then to store the ink cartridge upright in an airtight container (nozzles must not touch the container surface) to help prevent the cartridge from drying out. A further help may be to put a moist paper towel in the container with the ink cartridges. Always make sure the cartridge protector is properly fitted to the cartridge.

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Cost of Ink Cartridges in Galway Greatly Reduced

The cost of buying an ink cartridge in Galway has been greatly reduced in recent weeks with the onset of online special offers on various Irish websites. There are great deals to be had on Epson, HP, Brother, Samsung and Dell compatible ink cartridges. Searching for cheap ink cartridges in Galway in Google will certainly put you in touch with the top suppliers in the country and a quick visit to these sites should bring in the best value ink cartridges

 

 Ink cartridges for the latest batch of Epson printers such as the Expression or Daisy range as they are often referred to, were until now only available as original brand cartridges. The compatible cartridge manufacturers have at last caught up and are able to offer these cartridges as replacements for the original brands. There is a vast difference between the cost of buying a compatible Galway ink cartridge and the original brand version. Big savings are to be made using the compatible cartridges and this can make quite a difference to any business over a 12 month period. Sales of printer ink in Galway have been consistently good for the local shops and online suppliers who serve the west of Ireland. More and more businesses are producing their own leaflets in an effort to reduce their advertising costs and using compatible ink and toner one way to do that.

In some instances not only is the cost of the cartridge reduced but also the online suppliers are actually offering free gifts as an incentive to buy their products. These free gifts are usually seasonal in that there may be a gift linked to Christmas or kids going back to school or one of the other important festivals. These gifts are all added value to the shopper looking for ink cartridges and are there to be grabbed with both hands! Plus, if the cartridges really are good value, you may have found yourself a dream supplier who knows the real value of a customer.

A recent survey by us asked the question of our customers in Galway “What is the most important to you when buying online?” They were given the choice of three answers and asked to rare their importance; value, quality, service. Unsurprisingly first place went to value with over 65% of people deciding that cheap ink cartridges in Galway was their number one priority. In second came quality, the print quality of the cartridge was important to 20% of our customers and not far behind in third place with 15% of the vote came customer service. It’s useful feedback and it tells us that price is the number one factor for people looking for Galway ink.

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20 Easy Steps to Ink Cartridge Installation for Epson

Below are listed some useful tips on replacing ink cartridges in Epson printers. Each series of Epson printer may have it’s own method of ink cartridge replacement; I have tried to cover the more popular current models.

Replacing ink cartridges on printers that don’t have an LCD panel.

The printer will display a message when the ink is low. An amber or red light will be displayed next to the ink/maintenance symbol or the stop button on the printer’s control panel. See diagram.

1. Make sure the printer is switched on. The power light indicator should be on but not flashing.
2. Lower the paper output tray and open the printer cover.
3. Press the ink symbol button and the print head will move the ink cartridge that needs to be replaced into line with an arrow on the carrier. On some Epson printers, the power light will begin to flash when the carrier stops at the empty ink cartridge, thus identifying the cartridge to be replaced.
4. When you are pressing the ink button do not hold this button for more than 3 seconds as on some models it may initiate a head cleaning cycle.
5. Also, never force or manually try to move the print head by hand as it may result in damage to the printer.
6. Open the ink cartridge cover (lift the flap) and remove the empty ink cartridge by pinching the two ends of the cartridge as you remove it.
7. Remember to dispose of the empty ink and toner cartridges safely, take to a recycling centre where possible.
8. If ink gets on your hands wash immediately with soap and water.
9. Remove the ink cartridge form the box and shake 4 or 5 times before opening the bag. Don’t shake the cartridge after you have removed it from the bag as this may cause a leak.
10. After roving the ink cartridge from the protective cover, insert the cartridge vertically into the cartridge holder and push down gently until it clicks. The ink cartridge should fit in easily and not require any excessive force to locate it in position.
11. Try to be careful not to damage the hooks that are on the side of the ink cartridges.
12. It is also very important that you don’t touch the copper ‘chip’ on the cartridge as this may affect the cartridge recognition.
13. If you run out of ink and you don’t have a replacement ink cartridge, it is best to leave the empty cartridge in the printer to prevent dust or the drying out of the print head.
14. The colour of the ink cartridge you are replacing is easily identifiable by the colour marking on the cartridge.
15. When you have finished replacing the cartridges close the cartridge and printer cover.
16. Next, press the ink icon button this will begin the charging of the ink within the printer. It may take a couple of minutes to complete the charging. When the ink charging is complete, the printer will either return to the printing position or give you an indication that another cartridge needs to be replaced.
17. It is usually recommended that a head cleaning procedure be carried out after every ink cartridges replacement.
18. This operation can be carried out manually on the printer or via your computer.
19. If you hold down the ink icon button for more than 3 seconds a head cleaning operation should begin automatically.
20. Alternatively, on your computer, find printers > properties > maintenance > head cleaning.

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Where to Find the Lowest Cost Ever Ink Cartridges in Cork

Customers buying printer ink in Cork at the moment are enjoying prices at an all time low with the readily available good quality compatible ink cartridges. Any good ink shop in Cork is able to supply these latest high quality compatibles that offer savings of up to 70% in some cases. For example, the Epson, Brother and Canon compatible cartridges are among those ink cartridges in Cork offering the biggest savings, while the HP, Lexmark and Samsung ink and toner is not far behind.

Businesses and home users alike are relying on printing more and more themselves finding it a cheaper alternative in some cases than using a commercial printer. If a hotel or restaurant requires daily menus then it has to find an affordable way to print without sending the job to a printer or paying the high price of an original brand cartridge. As we approach Christmas and spending increases, all businesses try to make that extra euro and are constantly producing printed matter to draw the punters in. Good value ink cartridges in Cork are becoming a more integral part of a budget for many businesses. This is one expense that can be reduced by using alternative replacement cartridges. The high standard of quality that is now available in these ink and toner cartridges can be confirmed by any good ink shop in Cork.

So, as an experiment I will try to calculate if it is cheaper to produce your own leaflets than going to a commercial printer. We take 500 A5 leaflets printed one side as an example. Of course it will depend how much coverage of ink there is on the leaflet but if we calculate that overall there is about 10% total coverage of the page with printer ink – this may be mostly text with a few illustrations. The cost for a job like this at a commercial printer would be approximately €120 – €150. If you decided to print them yourself, on an Epson printer – say an Epson Stylus inkjet printer– You would normally get about 250 A5 pages per set of 4 cartridges @ 10% coverage. That means you would require up to 2 or 3 sets of ink cartridges to produce the required 500 copies. If you were using compatible ink cartridges, the ink would be likely to cost you somewhere in the region of €30! The quality might not be the same on a standard paper but for a quick turnaround job that may be advertising a one-day only sale for example it’s perfect.

Compatible ink and toner is available at greatly reduced prices both locally and on-line and this just goes to strengthen the euro in our pocket as we begin to bask in the recovery of our economy.

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How to Dispose of Our Empty Ink and Toner Cartridges

While we all use smart phones, tablets, PC’s and laptops there is no getting away from the fact that we need to print our documents. But before we start to print it is always a good idea to see how we can save costs and be kind to the environment at the same time. This will involve a combination of the paper, ink and toner we use. A simple way to reduce our carbon footprint while printing and our selves save some money on our ink cartridges is to print by duplex. This feature is available on some printers allowing us to print both sides of the paper at the same time. Also, if your printer has a feature that automatically removes blank pages then this will save you more as well. In the past I have given tips on saving money on your ink and toner but closer inspection of the features of your printer before you buy it will give you a better chance of saving money and doing your bit for the environment.

Another thing to consider is the ink and toner that you actually put on the paper. Toner ink is a powder that is used to create the text and pictures on your document. In the early days of course it was a simple carbon powder substance very messy to handle. In later years the carbon was mixed with a polymer to improve the print quality. In laser printers the toner ink is actually melted with heat in the printer and fused to the paper, opposed to the liquid printer ink contained in an inkjet cartridge. The toner ink cartridges of today are housed in sealed units and you are not encouraged to fill them yourself but rather to take them to a recycling centre.

What should we do when we run out of printer ink? Well, if we are intending to buy replacement ink cartridges we should also think about what we are going to do with the empty cartridges. There are millions of ink and toner cartridges used each year and statistics suggest that 95% of them go to landfill. Here are some more statistics taken from the United States where surveys into the impact on the environment have been taking place.

1. It can take about 5 litres of oil to produce a new laser toner cartridge.
2. In the USA, it is estimated that 8 ink cartridges are thrown away every second.
3. In North America, estimates put the number of ink and toner cartridges discarded in Landfill each year at around 350 million.
4. A typical laser toner cartridge will take up to 400 years to decompose in the earth.

Shocking statistics I know, but what can we do about it in Ireland? Firstly, we can think about how we are able to dispose of our ink cartridges when they are empty. Secondly, instead of throwing into the bin for landfill we can collect them and when we have enough gathered we can make the trip to our local Council amenity/recycling centre. There are containers in all refuse sites that will accept used ink and toner cartridges. If we all start this practice today, we can surely make a difference to our own carbon footprint.

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Sales of Printer Ink in Dublin about to rocket?

The economy is on the turn we are told and this can only be good news for all businesses not only in Dublin but in Ireland in general. According to recent statistics, the economy returned to growth in the second quarter bringing an end to 9 months of recession. On a recent visit to Dublin I felt for myself the buzz in the city and witnessed the busy shops that went with it. The busier the shops and café’s, the more advertising is required. It’s vital that the businesses continue to market themselves and printing their own leaflets is one way to do it. It need not necessarily be expensive to do this, there are plenty of shops selling ink cartridges in Dublin at affordable prices, while online there are great deals to be had and you can have your printer ink next day.

Strolling past Cleary’s clock and the soon to be re-opened store last week in O’Connell street, I couldn’t help but notice that the large crowds of shoppers must surely give hope to the shops that the tide has finally turned and now people are back spending in the high street. There were noticeably various forms of advertising cleverly being used to attract customers into shops; sandwich board walkers, leaflets being handed out and good point of sale adverts in the windows. The most effective for me, from a customer’s point of view, was the leaflet I was handed that entitled me to a 20% discount on that particular Saturday. The leaflet was in fact a voucher with good design and printed on a basic quality paper. It got the message out and I am sure did not break the bank as far as the cost of paper and ink cartridges was concerned. I am sure the trend will be that more and more businesses will now be producing their own leaflets from affordable compatible ink cartridges in Dublin.

The low cost factor of printer ink in Dublin must be taken advantage of by those businesses wanting more footfall through their doors and printing small runs of leaflets or vouchers targeted to a particular day is a good way of attracting customers.

Buying ink cartridges online can be more cost effective and will help keep costs down. For those of you that want you ink last minute many of the online suppliers will offer next day delivery or if you prefer, you can use a service known as cartridge refill in Dublin, this is another cost effective way of controlling your print costs. Either way, take advantage of the low cost ink prices in Dublin at the moment and don’t forget – keep shopping!

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Useful Tips on using iTUNES Business Podcasts

In this blog you will find out how you and your business can benefit from the broad range of business podcasts iTUNES has to offer. ITUNES forts began as a music management program but today it is a useful tool for enterprises and employees. It has many dual-use applications that can be very helpful in the workplace. iOS devices are perfect for the workplace with an all-inclusive approach to security and simplified deployment. It’s powerful apps are everything you and your workplace needs for game-changing productivity.

Equip your team with the software that manages audio and video media because these days it is a popular marketing network such as Google+ Hangouts.

Download the company podcasts. You can then keep in the loop and get to know your competitors and even share tips and tricks with other companies.

With iTUNES bring completely free, you won’t have to dip into your budget and with it being connected to iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) you can your team can network on the go.

iTUNES is the only program that can handle operating system upgrades while managing apps at the same time. This will come in handy working with business podcasts on a daily basis.

iTUNES has a wide range of business content which will help your employees improve their performance. This can be audio books or even online courses that are provided on iTUNES U app.
Make your passwords unique. For third- party app data protection, use methods that power the users passcode to create a strong and unique encryption key. Data protection provides IT with peace of mind and is secured without additional configuration. With all third-party apps, protection is enabled automatically so you don’t have to worry about your information being secure.

Update to iOS 7. For your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices, upgrade them with the latest software provided by Apple. The new design and use of systemwide gestures make mail easier to use than ever. The new feature has the ability to add and recognize PDF annotations which makes it a killer app for your business.

Want to WIN €15 iTUNES VOUCHER? Visit our facebook page, be a part of our open competition and take advantage of this fantastic offer. Many people are participating. For more information contact us today at Printerinkcartridges.ie

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