Printer cartridges refer to the ink that is needed by a printer in order to print sheets of paper. It is often also referred to as toner or simply printer ink. There are a few things you need to know when setting out to buy printer cartridges to ensure you get the right one. This article acts as a quick cheat sheet of all the basics with regard to printer cartridges. Here you will find an explanation of the different types available as well as learning how to buy the right type for your printer.
First of all it is important to establish the differences between printer ink, cartridges and toner, because there is in fact a difference. Printer ink is self-explanatory - it is the substance needed to print. Ink cartridges refer to the container that the ink is held in. To keep things easy and free from spillage, printer ink is held in cartridges which can easily and simply be slotted into place in the printer. Toner also acts like ink but it is a different substance altogether. Toner is only used in laser printers. It is a type of powder rather than a liquid and is used by laser printers to create the actual printing. Although these terms all mean the same sort of thing, it is important to know the differences between them.
When you set out to buy a printer you will be presented with a few different choices. If you want to do a large amount of printing then a laser printer that uses toner will probably be the best choice. Not only is the printing of excellent quality but it prints very fast indeed. If the printer is for a large office where regularly printing is carried out, this may be the best choice. If you don