As part of our recognition for our favorite office machine, we’d like to present you with an infographic featuring 5 things you probably didn’t know about your laserjet printer. Don’t forget, the next time you’re running low on printer supplies, be sure to stop by ColorTonerExpert.com where you can find OEM-quality laserjet cartridges for all the popular brands like HP, Brother, Canon, and much more.

*factoid source: www.technize.com

Are You Getting Your Money's Worth with Ink Refills?

With news that Fry’s is breaking back into the inkjet refill industry, you might consider refilling your inkjet cartridges another shot. While the initial savings might be great in the short run, you might not necessarily be getting your money’s worth in the long run. Here are three reasons refilling inkjet cartridges might not be the best solution to your printing needs:

Empty Inkjet Cartridge Error: After refilling your OEM cartridge, your printer might not necessarily recognize its old cartridge. The reason for this is that some printers use chips that specify the amount of ink contained in the cartridge. Once the chip’s set amount of prints hits 0, the chip itself needs to be reset for the printer to recognize the inkjet cartridge as full. Cartridge refill stations or services don’t necessarily reset your chip after refilling, so you may be a bit disappointed when you bring your cartridge home and pop in into your printer.

Print Quality: After multiple refills, your inkjet cartridge simply won’t perform the way they’re intended to when compared to their performance straight off the production line. The reason for this is that residue from old ink begins to build up and will eventually clog the microscopic nozzles that deliver your ink from your cartridge to paper. This results in lower quality printouts and the impending disappointment that your refilled inkjet cartridge didn’t perform up to your expectations.

75% Savings, 0% Output: In an independent study by BLI, their research found that 72% of the refilled inkjet cartridges that they tested failed to print a single document. While having a one in four chance of succeeding might be great in a different context, they’re not exactly the best odds when applied to any consumable…including your inkjet cartridges.

If you’re looking for a happy medium for your inkjet cartridges that not only saves you money, but also offers high quality prints that rival those of their OEM counterparts, why not try our remanufactured inkjet cartridges and compatible inkjet cartridges at ColorTonerExpert.com. We have a wide selection of HP, Brother, Canon, Epson, Lexmark, and other popular printer brands at prices that are easy on your wallet (as seen on Fox Business and AOL Finance) and always ship free. They’re also backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. So what are you waiting for? Make the switch to ColorTonerExpert.com today!

Okay, so now we have some explaining to do, right? Well, here goes…

In 1953, long before the advent of broadband internet and streaming video, people actually watched their favorite shows on television. Incredible, right? What’s even more incredible is that prior to 1953, TV dinners didn’t exist. Like many great inventions, it all started off as a solution to a problem, which in this case, was 260 pounds of surplus frozen turkey at Swanson’s facilities. The man with the answer to this problem: salesman Gerry Thomas, who ordered 5,000 aluminum trays and hired a group of women to fill these trays with turkey, corn-bread dressing, peas, and sweet potatoes.

Notice something else these factoids have in common? They all came from Time Magazine, and rather than rehash the writing of their hardworking authors, you can read about even more Thanksgiving facts here: http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1862503_1862505,00.html

Looking for a way to save on your holiday printing? To celebrate Thanksgiving, ColorTonerExpert is offering 10% off and free shipping on orders $100 and up until November 29. Just enter coupon code THANKS2011 at checkout and enjoy the savings.

We would also like to congratulate our “Name Our Mascot” contest winners Jeff Gierer, who guessed he was an ant, and Melanie Diehl for suggesting the name “Tony.” Your gift cards are on their way!

Save more this holiday season, only at ColorTonerExpert.com.

Taken from RavioliRecipe.net

Did you know that the official food of Veterans Day is ravioli? It’s true. According to careforvets.org, the practice originated from President Woodrow Wilson, who invited 2,000 returning soldiers for dinner near the end of World War I. The dish of the evening was – yes, you guessed it – ravioli, chosen for its growing popularity and its contents, which provided a serving of several food groups in one meal.

As we honor our troops this week, we invite you to take advantage of our Veterans Day sale. From November 8-11, take 10% off your orders of $100 or more and get free shipping anywhere in the continental United States by using coupon code VETSDAY2011 at checkout.

Save more this Veterans Day week at ColorTonerExpert.com

Awesome Face Paint Photo Taken from Froodee.com

At ColorTonerExpert, we know that Halloween can be a scary time of the year in more ways than one. There’s obviously the daily run of horror movies, the haunted mazes and attractions popping up at those lots and buildings that are empty for 11 months out of the year, and less daylight hours…which means there’s a lot more time for things to go hiding in the shadows.

Then, there’s your budget for all those Halloween goodies. Costumes for your night out or office party, props to decorate your home, and of course, the candy you’ll be handing out once you’ve sufficiently terrorized the neighborhood kids with your ghoulish décor and fiendish costume.

When it’s all said and done, and November 1 rolls around, the last thing you’ll want to look at (besides all that toilet paper you’ll need to hose down from the tree in your front yard) is your bank statement and the list of all the Halloween goodies that probably won’t be making an encore next Halloween. Last year Americans spent $5.08 billion on Halloween related goods. That’s BILLION, with a B! While it might be a little too late to save on this year’s spookiest season, here are a few tips to help make next year’s Halloween tab a little less horrifying:

Budget 101 has an awesome array of DIY props and makeup that are sure to spare you a few bucks and nauseate your friends. Dried cherry scabs? Yes please!: http://www.budget101.com/special-effects-halloween/happy-halloween-make-up-recipes-2801.html

It probably wouldn’t be too hard to come up with your own frugal Kes$ha or Lady Gaga getup, but we figured we’d add this one if you were really out of ideas and if you just wanted a laugh. Wait, we take that back…there’s some serious business in there in the form of a ninja costume: http://www.themash.com/blog/entertainment/2011/10/20/diy-halloween-costumes-for-every-budget/

Twilight fan? CBSNews has you covered for Bella and Alice costumes. No, seriously, they do, because you probably need tips on how to dress like a teenage girl…or for an edgier look, a teenage girl, WITH FANGS! To top that off, they have tips on how to dress up as an alien, complete with ray gun…and a skirt.: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/23/earlyshow/living/main5413119.shtml

And for a few general rules of thumb, SheKnows.com has 13 rules to help you stay practical and frugal when preparing for October 31: http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/839359/halloween-doesnt-have-to-shock-your-budget

Scared that you’re running low on remanufactured toner or ink? Or maybe you’re afraid that your budget isn’t enough to sufficiently replenish your printing supplies? Look no further than ColorTonerExpert, and we’ll help you save on your printer cartridges any time of the year.

Have a happy and safe Halloween everyone!