CARTRIDGEMONKEY NEWS
Charity seeks empty ink cartridge donations
A charity in Hartlepool is urging people to donate their used ink cartridges to help raise money for good causes. The Peterlee Mail reports the initiative comes from the local branch of the Royal British Legion, which collects funds to assist former servicemen and...
HP Officejet a good choice for portable printing?
Individuals looking to buy HP ink cartridges may find that a portable printer from the firm offers them good value. The Officejet 100 can hook up wirelessly with a range of mobile devices, including laptops and smartphones, in order to enable people to print easily...
Ron Howard to produce photo-inspired short film
Individuals who use Canon ink cartridges to print out their best photos may be interested to hear the firm has teamed up with Hollywood director Ron Howard to make a short film based on user-submitted pictures. Photographers have been invited to submit their best...
Baby monkey enthrals zoo visitors
A tiny baby spider monkey that has been hand-reared by keepers at Melbourne Zoo is proving to be a big hit with visitors. The Herald Sun reports that the adorable primate, named Estela, was abandoned by her mother less than two days after being born - which meant...
Canon listed as one of the world’s most reputable companies
Printer and ink cartridge manufacturer Canon has been identified as one of the most reputable brands in the world. The study, conducted by the Reputation Institute, listed the technology company as the eighth most trusted corporation, ahead of major names such as...
Homeowners encouraged to recycle ink cartridges
Printer supplies such as old ink cartridges are among the items that people in one town have been urged to recycle. Get Wokingham reports that residents in the area are being given a recycling wheel that contains advice on how to go about disposing of many household...
Canon wins sustainability award
Printer and ink cartridge maker Canon has received an award in Australia for the steps it takes to ensure its operations are as green as possible. The company won a silver medal as part of the Sustainability Advantage programme in the country for its efforts, which...
Monkey’s guide to avoiding Wii – injury!
We all love playing Nintendo Wii, there’s nothing more fun than beating the kids at their own game and showing off your tennis prowess and dancing skills at the same time….
….but sometimes there’s a cost associated with such displays of skill, that could hurt even more than just your pride when you loose!
HP Photosmart Plus ‘a great option for home printing’
HP ink cartridges could be needed by home printer users who have invested in a Photosmart Plus B210a, which may be a good option for those looking for an affordable, yet functional device. The company promises photo outputs that are equal to those obtained from a lab...
Canon Pixma iX6520 ‘a great budget option’
Home office users looking for an inexpensive printer for everyday use may like to consider a new offering from Canon. The Pixma iX6520 device, which can produce documents with dimensions of up to 13 x 19 inches, offers a maximum resolution of 9,600 dots per inch and...
Correct software configuration crucial to successful printing
Individuals who notice their ink cartridges do not produce the results they are expecting on printouts may find their devices are configured incorrectly for their computer. The New York Times' J D Biersdorfer explained that outdated driver software for the printer...
Kodak highlights sustainability features
Printer and ink supplies manufacturer Kodak has been highlighting its efforts to make its product more sustainable. As well as producing low-energy printers such as the ESP C310 all-in-one device, which has won an Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Award from the...