I need to replace my printer, how do I decide the best printer for me?

If your printer has given up the ghost and it’s time to find a replacement it can be a bit of a minefield with so many deals on the market at the moment. Many of the big stores offer top brands such as Canon and Epson for as little as €50! These are very often all in one, copier, printer and scanners and seem to be available at unbelievable prices. They certainly are great deals but very often when it comes to replacing the ink cartridges the buyer is in for a shock as very often the cartridges costs as much as the printer! Many people have been caught out with this sales tactic by the manufacturers and are very disappointed with the running cost of due to the high cost of an ink cartridge. How do you avoid being caught out with the high priced ink cartridges? Well the answer lies in the research and contact with a reliable supplier or website.

U2 is Back to Surprise the Fans at Dublin 3Arena

U2's Dublin gigs have sold out in quick time along with 2 concerts in Belfast. Lucky ticket holders can expect something different as the small arena shows are in great contrast to U2’s big stadium shows.

U2 have had a tough year thus far with the latest album supposedly force fed to millions of I Phone users around the world. Bono having a serious accident that prevents him from playing the guitar in the future. But thankfully the new Innocence and Experience tour has changed U2 year for the better.

The line up combines the new material with all the old classics. But in a very personal context and theme. Old movies and animations from the bands earlier years proved very striking and effective.

In fact some of the video and 3D effects provide a real treat. Bono and Edge seemingly interacting with the video animation. Very expensive I’m sure to create but worth every penning for all the fans.

Again U2’s ability to keep things fresh has led to good reviews from the USA leg of the tour. Highlighting with 10 nights in a row in Madison Square Garden all sold out.

If you are going to the Dublin Gigs remember we have ink for high pixel concert images in our Dublin ink shop. Really capturing the moment from 3Arena Dublin.

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Will non-original ink cartridges in Cork work with my Epson Printer?

As the popularity of the non-original or compatible ink cartridges in Cork increases, the demand for generic ink has doubled in recent years. The main concern for most people who have never bought non-original cartridges before is whether the cartridge will work in their printer and how will the quality stand up against the original brand. Addressing the quality of the compatible ink will be the responsibility of any good ink shop in Cork. For everyday general purpose printing the quality of the compatible ink when compared to the original is virtually indistinguishable. If you require photographic quality images printing then it would be advisable to stick with the original brand. There are plenty of good quality compatible cartridges on the market either available from an ink shop in Cork however the best deals for these cartridges will be found online with many suppliers giving away free ink or offering low cost or free delivery.

How to search for and where to find the best value compatible Epson printer ink cartridges in Ireland

Using Google as a way to find the lowest priced ink cartridges in Ireland is still your best bet when you consider the market share they have of the search engines currently available. Searching for a particular brand of ink cartridge such as Epson will narrow your search even further and further again if you insert your printer model or cartridge number. The first priority with most people searching online for inkjet cartridges is the price. The cost of buying either an original brand or a non-original generic cartridge will vary greatly with the best value, unquestionably. When you have researched with what you consider to be the best price then the thing to look for is the cost of delivery.

Sometimes the cost of delivery from the UK to the ROI can be almost as much as the cost of the ink cartridge and even worse it can a week to arrive! You should ideally be looking for an Irish supplier who will deliver at either a very low cost or possibly even offer free delivery. This is not uncommon and does exist in Ireland, sometimes, with an order that is priced above a certain value. Nevertheless, this is worth considering if it will get you free delivery.

Microsoft Now Ireland’s Highest Exporters

Microsoft has been named as the highest exporting company in Ireland, taking over from Google who previously held the accolade, in 2015.

Increasing the turnover by 3 billion Microsoft performance has out performed it’s rivals with 1 billion to spur. This improvement can be seen right across the board with exporting figures continuing to climb over last few years. Signs that the economy is growing which will have a positive effect on employment opportunities in Ireland.



The exporting sector has been credited with the upturn in the Irish economy. After the property bubble burst in 2008, the economy was in freefall for a number of years. Multi national companies, like Google and Microsoft, investing heavily in Ireland, taking advantage of the light taxation laws, with up side of this creating more jobs and generating tax revenue for the country. Technology companies in particular have made base in Ireland with Dublin being crowned the tech capital of Europe.

Engineering business have seen a rise in the back of the multinational success. With more investment being made, which is feeding into infrastructure development. The service industry has also improved with more people working the services that go with this flourish. Food services like Cafe’s and restaurants. Business services like Solicitors, Accountants, Stationery, ICT benefit. Ink Shops in Ireland achieved growth in this period. Some Irish Ink online business have diversified their sales into the technology area. Laptops, Mobiles and PCs can be purchased on many of these websites. A practise we may see a lot more off with businesses trying to target other sectors where the demand and rewards are greater.

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Factors to consider when comparing the price of original brand and non-original printer ink in Dublin

For the home or business user, printer ink in Dublin can eat a large chunk of your budget when it comes to printing homework for school or everyday printing at work. Non-original ink cartridges may have had some bad press in the past but with the realization of the size of the non-original ink and toner cartridge market, the manufacturers have got their act together and have been producing high quality reliable generic ink for the last couple of years. The two main factors to consider when buying ink for your printer whether at home or in the office is the price and the quality. Taking a look at the price, first of all, the cost of a set of original ink cartridges can be astronomical and make the cost of your printing pretty much unaffordable. The original brand inkjet cartridges can be priced as much as 100% more expensive than their non-original counterparts.

Dublin's O'Connell Street Celebrations

Dublin celebrated Sam Maguire's return to the capital county for 2015. A massive night of celebrations is starting with a welcome party on O’Connell street this evening.

Following their comprehensive 3 point victory over Kerry, all be it on the scoreboard, a huge crowd came out to the city centre to welcome Dublin’s Hero's. Supporters turn out in their thousands and were greeted to nice dry weather following the horrible conditions that lasted right through Sunday’s All-Ireland decider. After a full years football picking up the O’Byrne Cup, National League and the Sam Maguire it was now time to party.

The stage was built on the top of O’Connell Street and the fans and players enjoyed the atmosphere. In fact, they were treated to some wonderful songs from the players which were quite impressive considering the long night on Sunday night. I’m quite certain there would have very little sleep and maybe a few drinks here and there.

The Tactical Battle – GAA's Showpiece Dublin V Kerry

Let the rivalry begin or should we say recommence. Yes, Dublin v Kerry in the All-Ireland Final, the glamour team against the aristocrats, the two most successful teams of our generation.

Kerry with all the history, pedigree and experience going for two in a row. It has not been achieved since the great Cork team of the eighties. Larry Thompkins and co brought the Sam Maguire back to Munster two years running. Wouldn’t it be fitting if Corks great rivals were the next team to manage such a feat.



Dublin aiming to spoil the party, of course, with the Hill 16 in full voice that 16 men could make all the difference.

Increasingly these big games are being decided by tactics. Both managers will analysis the opposition to fine detail. Kerry has proven they can win playing open football, but if things get nasty Kerry will not be found wanting. Ask Donegal in 2015 or Tyrone in 2015 semi final. The ability to play and win both ways make the approach that much harder for Dublin. Closing down space, keeping things tight against Kerry just won’t cut it. Kerry can adapt and will get scores from midfield and attacking half backs. So paying special attention to Kerry forwards like Gooch and co will only leave space for others.

Kristina Rihanoff Happy with Daniel O’Donnell’s start on Strictly Come Dancing

Kristina Rihanoff Daniel’s strictly come dancing partner has given the thumbs up so far to Daniel after the first weeks practice. Yes Daniel dance will be happy and by the sound of Kristina Rihanoff can look forward to some good dancing routines in the strictly come dancing live shows.

Yes i know we are usually blogging about T1811-4 or 18xl cartridges but starting this week we will be blogging about all the latest news, gossip and sport happening in Ireland.

First up Daniel on Strictly, what better way to start. The first weeks training has went really well and Kristina Rihanoff is so proud of Daniel and the progress he is making. Daniel has said he hopes the get shape for the show, believing he may not look to bad at moment but he is holding his stomach to look slimmer. Though with the intensive training schedule in place Daniels hopes should come to fruition. Previous contestants have managed to get in great shape and wow the audience and viewers. So Daniel fans look out.

Toner Cartridge Printing and Advantages over Ink Cartridges

Would you believe that a high percentage IT users are unsure what type of printer they have. An Inkjet printer or laser toner printer? A toner cartridge or ink cartridge? That is the question, but both technologies could not be more different. Laser printing does sound technical but the format applied is quite simple. The laser beam formed by static electricity composes the print image to the pattern required. The printer then coats the drum with toner. Many of you may be familiar with toner, it is a powder form that is stored inside the cartridge which is constantly replaced when empty.
The toner powder has replicated a pattern visual of the print image. The printer will then remove the excess powder and the paper has the required printer pattern be it in a powder form. The printer will heat the powder on the paper to seal the finish, removing any loose powder and providing a nice shine exterior surface.
A systematic procedure that ensures accuracy at speed. Hence, why laser printing is the preferred option for bulk printing. Printing high volumes of output in quick time. Generally, laser toner printing is used in industry, as the printing demands, are in a larger scale, whereas, home printing tends to be a smaller scale using ink cartridges.
The term toner cartridge is self-explanatory when we think about how toner cartridges are made up. The toner is made up of plastic and iron, a contrast to ink cartridges, which are, obviously ink. Ink will have a limited life span, but toner will last a lot longer as it will not dry up and become unusable.
Toner printing is approx 10% of the cost of inkjet printing. Although, toner cartridges and the laser printers are a lot more expensive to purchase, the cost per page is much better than ink cartridges. In fact, the consumables (another term for toner) in the cartridge can print thousands of pages even colour prints. Higher density cartridges can even go beyond thousands, so, the potential and scope is endless.
Print quality is superior with toner printing. The laser technology gives a professional edge, working in a higher resolution. It also looks nicer, often shining and glossy.
Despite the high volume of print and the supreme quality one may think that the laser printer maintenance costs demonstrate this. Contrary to this the printer support costs are minimal. Designed and build for speed and volume the printers can cope with the demands required.
To summarize, laser printers are very like photocopiers in the methods incorporated. The printing process was actually developed from photocopiers. Photocopiers use a beam of light to through the page to a light sensitive drum containing ink. This ink sticks to the paper as it is heated and applied with hot rollers. A laser printer works the same way only no paper is used initially to generate the content for printing. The laser printing gathers this from the information sent from PC.

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