What You Need to Consider When Buying Ink Online

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Looking to buy cartridges for your laser or inkjet printer online? If you Google your request you will be bombarded with tons of sites able to fill your request. The real task is not finding a place to buy the cartridges but actually finding a site that is going to provide you with an upstanding product.

Before selecting a site to purchase from it is important to do some research. A great indicator as to if a company is on the up and up is the amount of time they have been in business. A company in it for a quick sale usually will not last too long in the industry because they are not concerned with providing customers with a quality product. Therefore, they will probably not receive repeat customers or great reviews. Try to find a company that has been in business for at least five years.


Another thing to look out for when choosing a company to buy ink from is the types of products they carry. Dedicated sellers of ink and toner printer cartridges will usually concentrate only on those areas. They will not have lots of other products at their website, so if you see a company that sells hundreds of items, among them ink and toner cartridges like the Epson #87 T087720, it is a sign that they have not invested enough in the demanding field of printer ink cartridges.

When you make a purchase, confirm that the product you are buying stacks up properly to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) cartridge that came with your printer. This is most important because it shows how dedicated the company is to ensuring the ink you purchase will be compatible with your printer. With modern manufacturing techniques it is possible to get a cartridge that meets or exceeds the OEM specifications in all aspects. You only want to purchase from a company that cares about meeting these specifications. They should also state clearly that their cartridges are manufactured to the exact demands of the OEM products – even details about their methods of remanufacturing should be provided. 

If you have further doubts call the customer service number and talk to a representative to get a better idea on their knowledge. If they are legitimate, they will be able to supply the knowledge to back up their products.
At Comp and Save we are devoted to supplying our customers with upstanding ink cartridges that exceed OEM specifications. We would be happy to answer any questions you have concerning your ink purchases.


About the Author: Andrew Yeung is president of CompAndSave, a leading online provider of premium printer ink cartridges, including remanufactured and compatible printer ink cartridges. With deals every month and a 100% customer satisfaction, CompandSave provides an easy way for people and businesses to purchase printer ink and accessories.

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Print Your Mom Something Special for Mother's Day

Mother's Day is right around the corner! It is important to let your mother or grandmother know how much you appreciate them. If you are still searching for the perfect way to do so–don't worry, we have you covered. Below is a list of our favorite DIY projects that you can create using your home printer! Find the project you want to create and click the link for detailed instructions. Each project is easy to create and will make a great gift for your mother. 

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• Stitched Photo Art - Does your mom have a favorite photo? Did you take a recent photo of a grandchild that would make a grandma beam with pride? Why not print the photo out in black and white and then add pops of color by stitching yarn or embroidery fabric throughout the photograph? Purchase or recycle an old frame and you are good to go! This is a unique twist on the typical framed photograph gift!
  

  
  

  
  

  

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• Burlap Decorative Sign- Did you know you can print on burlap? This step by step tutorial walks you through how to print on burlap. Use this skill to create some wall art for your mom to hang up around the house. Is there a poem or song lyric that reminds you of your mom? Print these words onto the burlap and frame the end result. Add any other decorations such as flowers or buttons to enhance the look. 
  

  
  

  

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• Transfer A Photo To Wood- So you have a really great photo but ordering it as a canvas print too pricey–try this instead; print out the photo on regular printer paper to get started. The photo will transfer with a rustic feel. Try this for a grandmother who can’t get enough of their grandchildren. 
  

  
  

  

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• Photo Coasters -  Personalize ordinary household items such as coasters. It is easy  just print your photos out on tissue paper and follow the steps listed on this site. The shape of the coasters is perfect for wrapping as well! Not only is this gift useful, it will also fill your mother with feelings of nostalgia.
  

  
  

  

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• Plastic Photo Jewelry- Practically every women loves jewelry. Instead of running to the store and buying your mom a factory-made necklace or one that pretty much every woman is wearing, make jewelry that is unique to her. This project allows you to print out a photo or a special image and then shrink it down in the oven! You can make necklaces, earrings, rings or bracelets! If you are feeling really ambitious you can eve make her a matching set.

Making your own gifts may be time consuming but it adds a special personal touch. If you don’t have time to do any of the projects above you can also use your printer to create greeting cards, gift tags or wrapping paper. Do not be afraid to add your own twist to any of the projects above. The beauty of using your own home printer is that you are in control of the outcome and can adjust the projects to fit your needs and the personality of the person you are making the gift for.

Looking for more ideas? Visit our Pinterest page and check out our Printer Crafts board! We update the board weekly adding new projects that you can accomplish by using your printer.

What other projects have you made using your printer? What is your favorite material to print on?

About the Author: Andrew Yeung is president of CompAndSave, a leading online provider of premium printer ink cartridges, including remanufactured and compatible printer ink cartridges. With deals every month and a 1-year guarantee of quality, CompandSave provides an easy way for people and businesses to purchase printer ink and accessories.