More Cool Printer Tips
Before you buy an HP ink cartridge, look at the expiration date on the box.
Don't buy it unless you expect to use it before the printed date. That number
really means that the cartridge will NOT work after the date...no matter how
it is stored.
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Here is a cool site if you want to read about stupid things that computer and
printer technicians run into during the course of a normal day. Hilarious!
http://www.techtales.com
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If your photo bleeds colors when you print try changing the printing direction.
In other words if you printed in landscape, change to portrait. If you can bleed
into a dark area it won't be so noticeable. If you have an image editor try
turning the photo 180 degrees.
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If you prepare documents for clients and are concerned if the formatting will
be proper for their printer here is a little trick. Find out what printer they are
using and either borrow their driver disk or download it from the internet.
Before you deliver their document use their printers driver (set it as default
printer) and use the "Print Preview" option. It will show you how the document
will look on their printer even though it is not hooked up to your computer.
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You don't need special MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) ink or toner to print checks on your printer. Most banks use optical technology, as
opposed to magnetic, to scan check numbers these days. If you want to be sure check with your own bank but we have been using several different
banks for several years with no problems and we are not using MICR ink to print out our checks. Just make sure you use approved check stock that
you can purchase at Staples or Office Max. Also make sure you are using an approved bank font with your check writing software.
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Visit our new web site at http://www.racewaygear.com
. That is if you're into NASCAR stuff. After all we are in Dover Delaware, the racing capital
of the northeast, what did you expect? :-)
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Some printers have their power supply outside of the printer. If your power
cord to your printer has a black box that's the power supply. There is a fuse inside that box. If your printer won't turn on and you have that kind of
box on the cord it may be a blown fuse. It's tough to open but it could save
you a bundle of money if all you need is a fuse. If the fuse is blown but it's
soldered in place just go to a Radio Shack and get a piggy back fuse holder
and the correct fuse. About $2.00 worth of parts and you're good to go!
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Till next time.
Happy printing
Barry Shultz
Atlascopy, Inc.
PO Box 1292
Dover, DE. 19903
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