Many of you may have read the recent Daily Mail article stating that ‘Printer ink is pricier than Champagne’.

If this is really true should we all stop printing and throw our printers away?

High OEM Ink Prices

Unfortunately the article in the Daily Mail is true when it states that buying printer ink is more expensive than buying champagne.  The example in the Daily Mail cites a price of 15p per a ml for a bottle of Dom Perignon.  When this is compared against an Epson T0711 black ink cartridge for example we can see that it is indeed true. The Epson T0711 ink cartridge contains a mere 5.5ml of ink and has an RRP of £10.44, this equates to a hefty £1.89 per ml of ink.

What is the Solution?

Some have suggested in response to this article that we should print less, or even more drastically stop printing all together. In truth as much as we may like to do this, inkjet printers are a modern day necessity. The solution is to use a third party ink that will reduce the cost without compromising on print quality.

Using the above example a compatible Epson T0711 black ink cartridge made by the award winning UK manufacturer Jet Tec contains 13.0ml of ink with an RRP of £5.49. This equates to £0.42 per ml compared to £1.89 per ml of ink for the Epson cartridge. Or to put it another way a saving of a whopping 78% by using a compatible Jet Tec ink cartridge instead of the Epson OEM ink cartridge.

Conclusion:

It is a well-known fact that nearly all printer manufacturers sell their printers at a loss. They then recoup the deficit and make a very healthy profit by the high prices they charge for their ink cartridges. The smart move is to say to the printer manufacturer’s thank you very much for the cheap printer and then to stop buying the expensive OEM branded cartridges.

As we have shown you can save up to 78% of the cost of buying an OEM cartridge by using a high quality compatible cartridge. If you use a reputable company such as Jet Tec who make all their cartridges in the UK, then you don’t have to worry about print quality or that the cartridge will damage your printer.

They may still be more expensive than a bottle of bubbly per a ml but with the savings that you make over a year at least now you will be able to buy a couple of bottles!

Anyone that uses a printer will appreciate how expensive the cost of ink can be. Most people are aware that using a good quality compatible cartridge can save you money but how much can you save?

Let’s take a look at the Epson T0715 Multipack for example, if you were to shop in your local high street or shopping centres these are the sort of prices you could expect to pay *

Argos  – currently on promotion £34.99 was £37.99

WH Smith  £38.39

PC World   £36.99

Staples       £36.97

That works out at an average of £36.83 each.  Some online stores offer savings, here at Ink & Media you would pay £34.96 with free delivery.

Alternatively, by using Jet Tec compatible T0715 cartridges you could save considerably more.  A multipack currently costs just £15.95, if you do the maths that’s an incredible 125% saving, even better than a 2 for 1 offer.

If you prefer to buy single black cartridges, average high street prices of Epson T0711 are £11.48 (based on stores above).  The price of Epson originals at Ink & Media Ltd. are £10.96 each.

Alternatively you could save £££ by switching to Jet Tec compatibles all singles, available in black, cyan, magenta & yellow are £5.26 each.

Even greater discounts are possible if you buy 2 or more Jet Tec E71 Multipacks you pay £14.45 each, purchase 5 or more for £13.25 per cartridge.

This offer also applies to Genuine Epson cartridges.

The T0711 black ink cartridges which contain 7ml of ink and print up to 250 pages.

Single price £10.96 each

(2 to 4 items) £10.36 each

(5 or more) £9.65 each

1 Multipack T0715 is priced at £34.96

(2 to 4 items) £34.36

(5 or more)    £33.65

Comparisons at a glance

Epson Multipack T0715 versus Epson singles T0711,12,13,14 (black, cyan, magenta, yellow)

Jet Tec E71 Multipack versus Epson T0715 originals

Another factor to consider is the size of the cartridge, Jet Tec compatibles contain 13ml of ink & claim to print up to 30% more than originals.

Conclusion

If you are fed up spending your hard earned on ink for your printer why not give Jet Tec compatibles a try?

They are

• One of Europe’s leading manufacturers of compatible & remanufactured cartridges
• Based in the UK
• Have spent 25 years perfecting their inks
• All products are tested before leaving the Lincolnshire factory & come with a 100% guarantee

What have you got to lose?

* All prices include VAT

Ink & Media are pleased to announce that we are now supplying Jet Tec Compatible HP 364 ink cartridges. These are factory recycled HP ink cartridges which are a cheaper alternative to the HP original 364 ink cartridges.

Jet Tec compatible ink cartridges are made in the UK and are covered by a 100% quality guarantee. Using recycled ink cartridges is also a great way to help the environment.

The Jet Tec product codes are

Jet Tec Compatible HP 364 Black – H364b

Jet Tec Compatible HP 364 Photo Black – H364pb

Jet Tec Compatible HP 364 Cyan – H364c

Jet Tec Compatible HP 364 Magenta– H364m

Jet Tec Compatible HP 364 Yellow – H364y

Ink & Media are official Jet Tec resellers and supply the full range of Jet Tec products

It appears that the latest casualty of the digital era could be Kodak.

Since the first camera emerged with the famous slogan “you press the button, we do the rest”  Kodak made photography simple & enjoyable. 

The company has been a multinational corporation with a brand that people recognised the world over.  Apparently some analysts believe that a major re-organisation in 1984 damaged the company.  Whilst some people predicted the challenges that digital technology would bring, others just didn’t appreciate how fast it would change things & the company didn’t react quickly enough. 

If we are to believe recent headlines bankruptcy is inevitable, others are not so sure hoping it can be saved. 

In the meantime, here at Ink & Media we have plenty of stock for a range of Kodak printers, supplying original Kodak cartridges at competitive prices. 

We are also stockists of Jet Tec’s recently launched Kodak 10 environmentally friendly recycled compatibles, a high quality low cost alternative to the Kodak 10 original inkjet cartridges.   Choose between single black, single colour or a cost effective multipack containing black & colour cartridges.

All of your purchases are risk free with a 100% money back guarantee & delivered to your door free of charge. 

Should the worst happen, it’s anyones guess how long it will be before Kodak cartridges are no longer available.  Without cartridges to recycle certainly Jet Tec won’t be continuing with their new venture either.  

For now printer cartridge specialists Ink & Media Ltd can supply original Kodak & Jet Tec remanufactured alternatives at the best possible prices.

Jet Tec have just launched their latest range of recycled ink cartridges which are the Kodak 10 printer cartridges. 

As you would expect from Jet Tec they are a very high quality alternative to using Kodak 10 original ink cartridges and offer considerable cost savings. The new Kodak no 10 printer cartridges are:

• · Available as a single black, a single colour and a black & colour multipack
• · 100% quality guarantee
• · Environmentally friendly packaging
• · Expected to become one of the top selling Jet Tec products of 2012

If you wish to buy the new Jet Tec compatible Kodak 10 ink cartridges please click on the links below.

Jet Tec 10 Black Ink Cartridges

Jet Tec 10 Colour Ink Cartridges

Jet Tec 10 Black and Colour Ink Cartridge Multipack

At Ink and Media Ltd we are proud to have been an official Jet Tec Retailer since 2004 and carry the full range of Jet Tec ink and toner cartridges in stock.

Looking for an Epson Stylus Office BX305F printer review? Save yourself time, read on for a roundup of the latest reviews all in one place.

Scour the internet & you are likely to find a variety of tests & printer reviews.  If you don’t have the time or the inclination to do this then check out our overview of the latest reviews here.

This addition to the Epson Stylus series in a multi functional Wi-Fi aimed at the business market.

Here are some of Epson’s claims

• Uses DURABrite ultra ink – said to be resistant to water, fading & smudging & literally dry by the time it hits the paper
• Process multi page documents with ease with the help of automatic document feeder.
• Laser like results on invoices, graphs & marketing materials
• Economical as it uses individual cartridges, you only need replace the colour used.
• Tough all in one built to meet small business demands
• Meets the strict ENERGY STAR® guidelines

 When it comes to business printing inkject printers tend to get less than complimentary reviews.  The viable alternative for many is a colour laser printer, the downside is they tend to be heavy & expensive.

For some the Epson Stylus Office BX305FW could bridge the gap, depending on individual circumstances & demand of use.

Features

Print, scan, copy, fax

Print speed up to 34ppm

Print resolution 5760×1440 dpi

Connectivity Hi-speed USB – Compatible with the USB 2.0 Specification, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n

Fax speed Up to 33.6kbps

12 month warranty

Operating systems -Windows XP / XP-x64 / Vista / 7, Mac OS 10.4.11 or later

Dimensions WxDxH – 460 x 411 x 235 mm

Weight: 7.1 kg.

Here is our roundup of reviews: 

Techradar 3 out of 5 stars

They found the auto document feeder efficient for photocopying, scanning & faxing.  Not so keen on the photo quality on glossy paper, but the images on plain paper were certainly passable.  Wi-Fi was a benefit, but the single paper tray was not convenient as you had to switch headed paper, envelopes & plain paper.

Verdict

The BX305FW fine for basic printing, scanning, photocopying and faxing.  The ULTRABrite ink made impressive no smudge prints.  Lacking in a few features that would be useful in an office. features would have made it much more useful in the office.

Trusted reviews 7 out of 10

The control panel is crowded, but they liked the 2 line LCD display which is easily read even with overhead lighting.  Another positive was the ease with which the ink cartridges clipped in.

Con’s

They noted that although Epson state the rear paper try will take 120 sheets, that is based on 64 gsm.  If you use higher quality 80 gsm they think you would be lucky to get 100 sheets in. 

Trusted were less than complimentary of the print speed claims, considering Epson were optimistic with 34ppm for black & 15ppm colour claim.  Tests found a 5 page black text document returned 3.6ppm & draft mode speed of 12.5ppm.

Overall
Whilst speeds are slow, with full fax support & ADF for multi page scanning & copying this all in one is still reasonable value for money.

Computer active 3 out of 5

Auto document feeder, fax with speed-dial & good software are features that offer value for money. On the negative side, it is slow to print, doesn’t have a memory card slot or usb port & above average running costs. 

Customer reviews

“As a small business this is probably one of the best purchase we’ve made.  This supposedly cheap Printer/Fax machine saved the day with its scanning facility, simple easy to use”

“Some reviews said it was a noisy machine – no way” 

“Paper feed is not good. It is very slow in printing and copying”

“Setting up the WiFi was a breeze, simple to use & print quality excellent” 

If this is the printer for you then you can buy Epson Stylus Office BX305FW  ink cartridges in our online shop. We have genuine Epson ink & also great value Jet Tec compatible

Jet Tec are one of the leading manufacturers of inkjet & laser toner cartridges in Europe.  They have achieved several awards since the brand was launched in 1996.

The company are now extremely pleased to be able to announce the addition of the Nordic Swan accreditation. Introduced by the Nordic Council of Ministers, a non-profit body established in 1971, the Nordic Swan the Nordic Swan certificate is an eco-labelling scheme.

Millions of ink cartridges are thrown away each year, this has a negative effect on the environment.

Some of these effects are due to the fact that plastics take many years to decompose, & when placed in landfill sites ink is said to pollute the surrounding areas.

Using recycled printer cartridges helps to reduce the mountain of waste & the impact of pollution.  Jet Tec offer a range of products which are compatible with a variety of printers including, Canon, Epsom, Lexmark to name just a few.  As well as being an environmentally friendly option, these cartridges can be much more cost effective than those from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

The Nordic Swan is a scheme which estimates the impact a laser product has on the environment throughout its life.  The certificate is only given when a product meets the NCM’s high  environmental requirements.  In order to gain accreditation the company agrees for products to be analysed from start to finish of their life cycle.  Certain criteria has to be met, these include quality, functionality & health aspects.

Ink & Media Ltd have the full range of Jet Tec Toners available in our online store.

Looking for an Epson Stylus SX425 printer review? Save yourself time read a summary of all the latest reviews in one place.

We know from experience that searching for product reviews online can sometimes be a time consuming business.  It can also be frustrating to many of them repeated.

We’ve taken some of the hassle out of it for you by trawling through them & pulling together what we believe to be the the most informative

The Seiko Epson Corporation are one of the largest manufacturers of computer printers in the world.  Their objective is to create value for their users by putting customers first.

The Epson Stylus SX425W is an all in one inkjet printer, standard & high capacity printer ink cartridges are available.  With the added benefit of being wireless you can print, scan or copy from any room in the house.  With the added benefit of PhotoEnhance, it appears you can adjust the contrast & colour of your photos as well as removing red eye, allowing you print your photos with ease.

Specifications

4 Colour inkjet with Epson Micro Piezo technology said to produce excellent colour & clarity at high speeds

Paper capacity – 120 A4 sheets

Print Speed – Black A4 text up to 35 ppm, colour 15 ppm & photos 10 x 15 approx. 15 seconds.

Scan resolution – 1200 2400 dpi

Media size includes – A4, A5, A6, B5, legal & letter

Operating system – Windows XP, Vista, Win 7, Mac OS 10.4.11 or later

LCD colour 3.8 screen

Software – Epson Web Support, Epson Easy Photo Print, EpsonNet Setup, EpsonNet Config, EpsonNet Print, Epson Scan, Epson Event Manager, ABBYY FineReader® 9.0 Sprint (PC), ABBYY FineReader® 8.0 Sprint Plus (Mac)

Now for the reviews

Pcadvisor 3.5 out of 5

The expert review acknowledged the SX425W is easy to use, with well designed software with presets that make printing a variety of documents simple.  They felt it was more cumbersome than others in this group but the benefit of WiFi means you could place it away from the computer if space was an issue.  Overall generates very high quality text, graphics & photos, despite being one of the cheapest models in the stylus range.

Trusted Reviews 7 out of 10

With an array of experience between them, the Trusted Review team declare the good points of Stylus SX425W include the colour LCD display, wireless connection & memory card slots.  On the negative side they thought the print speeds were low & quality not as high as some of it’s competitors.  They did accept that running costs were good when compared to some of their rivals.

Expert Reviews 4 out of 5 stars

The opinion was the great print quality along with reasonable costs are only let down to some extent by slow speeds and poor draft quality.

Another positive point is this multi function printer’s 1,200×2,400dpi scanner, competent memory card support with a small colour screen enables you to connect the printer to your wireless network without the need to configure its wireless settings via USB.

Cnet 3 out of 5

The review team appreciated the range of features the SX425W had to offer for the price along with low running costs.  Not so popular were the slow print speeds, they also felt the photo prints were rather dark.

The overall verdict was that whilst the printer is slow & quality could be better it does offer a lot of features for a low price.  They were also impressed by the low running costs.

So that’s about it, the Epson Stylus SX425W is a four ink model inkjet printer that also offers scanning, copying functionality & easy Wi-fi set up.  With more positives than negatives, this printer seems to have a lot going for it, so long as you don’t expect to print multiple pages in a hurry.

If you decide this is the printer for you then you can buy Epson SX425W Ink Cartridges in our online shop. We have genuine Epson ink & also great value Jet Tec compatible cartridges.

The latest addition to Ink & Media’s expanding product list is a range of Jet Tec toner cartridges.

Jet Tec are one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of compatible and remanufactured inkjet & laser toner cartridges.

Some of the benefits of using Jet Tec toner  cartridges are

100% guarantee for all official suppliers, provides protection against faulty materials or defects in workmanship.

Reliability – All products are tested before leaving the factory

Extra life technology – exclusive to Jet Tec, this give up to 100% more pages than original equipment manufacturers.

Compatibility – can be used with many printers, including Canon, Brother, HP, Lexmark, Epsom, Dell & Samsung

Environmentally friendly – products have Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certificates, promoting responsible management of the world’s forests.  The company has also reduced blister packaging by almost 50% over the last 6 years.

Recycling – working in partnership with their sister company Jet Tec recycles 500,000 cartridges every month.  All packaging is made from recycled plastic & card.

Awards – Jet Tec have gained quality awards for Epsom cartridges & HP remanufactured cartridges.

They have also been presented with

Queens award for enterprise for the creation of extralife technology

LGA Quality Tested Award – LGA provide QA testing for customer satisfaction

BRC Certification -  Recognised by The British Retail Consortium, a leading trade association.  This enables Jet Tec to demonstrate safety, legality & quality of its products.

Here are some customer’s comments

“they’re more expensive than the cheapo bulk-buy cartridges, but cheap enough to buy individually and you get a nice plastic tab to pull off, less fiddly than the usual foil seal”

“I have been using Jettec compatibles for over 4 years and they are the only one’s I have come across that are indistinguishable from the originals”

“Perfect colour reproduction”

“using JetTec cartridges for my elderly Epson C62 for over four years now. They never fail to work, though sometimes you have to remove and reinsert the new cartridge a couple of times to ensure the printer recognises it”

Everything from design & tooling through to the manufacture is carried out at Jet Tec’s own UK factory.  This ensures they maintain a tight control over quality.  The compatible range is made using 100% new materials.  Remanufactured cartridges are produced from high caliber materials from their own empty cartridge recycling program. This process involves cleaning with Jet Tec’s own special solution, refilling & then testing.

Innovative research & development has resulted in concepts that have made products unique, efficient & reliable.

The very low return rate is testimony that the unique process used to ensure air doesn’t enter the cartridge during manufacture is effective.

Ink & Media are pleased to announce that we are now supplying Jet Tec compatible Epson T128 and T129 cartridges.

The Jet Tec T128 and T129 inkjet cartridges benefit from:

• Eco-friendly packaging
• 100% quality guarantee
• Ink formulated to print on a wide range of media
• Also available as a multipack

The Jet Tec product codes are detailed below:

• Epson Compatible T1281 Black (E128B)
• Epson  Compatible T1282 Cyan (E128C)
• Epson  Compatible T1283 Magenta (E128M)
• Epson  Compatible T1284 Yellow (E128Y)
• Epson  Compatible T1285 Multipack (E128B/C/M/Y)

• Epson  Compatible T1291 Black (E129B)
• Epson  Compatible T1292 Cyan (E129C)
• Epson  Compatible T1293 Magenta (E129M)
• Epson  Compatible T1294 Yellow (E129Y)
• Epson  Compatible T1295 Multipack (E129B/C/M/Y)