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Some print for creativity while others print large documents for work. Yet, the need for a quality printer and printer ink is a key consideration for all. Discover what the difference is between colour printers vs mono printers right here as we help you decide which printer is right for your needs.

An important update on the extreme weather affecting NSW and Southern Queensland.

We are all guilty of wasting paper. By using a printer with duplex printing technology, you can save between 30-50% on paper usage and ultimately cost. This not only helps you save money but is a huge positive for the environment too. Find out all there is to know about duplex printing here.

Updated: 12/02/2021

Printer ink is not toxic to touch, although it goes without saying that it should not be inhaled. The same goes for toner cartridges, however, they are more dangerous when inhaled. Find out all you need to know about the toxicity of printer ink and what to do when you do spill some on your hands.

While cutting costs through selecting fonts that use less ink when printing might seem trivial, over the course of time, you stand to save a lot of money on ink cartridges. Couple this with duplex printing and your printing costs are seriously reduced. Take a look at 8 of the best ink-saving fonts.

Previously at CartridgesDirect, we have explored the positive action being made in removing plastic from the middle of the Pacific. Well, it would seem that the future of this program is so bright that you need sunglasses. Let us explain!

Decades from now when Anthropologie professors study our society, they will marvel at the growth made in such a small period of time, and at the stark difference between 2019 and 2020. Let’s cast our minds back to 2001 when Bridget Jones Diary was released...

Progress comes at a price, and CartridgesDirect has committed to cover the costs of Australia's first program which collects both brand name and compatible ink cartridges. Find out how we are solving a major problem with compatible ink cartridges right here.

We explore how the face of climate change has transformed, and what it would mean for Australia should the Biden administration move forward with climate change action. Take a look at our thoughts right here at CartridgesDirect.

To help you decide which printer to purchase (and subsequently which ink cartridges to buy), follow this easy guide to understanding which printer ink is water-resistant and what considerations you can make to avoid damaged documents in the future.

Technology evolves rapidly. But with that comes new consumer purchases and the incorrect disposal of e-waste. Discover how discarding past technology incorrectly is stealing the future of generations to come as we explore how e-waste should be discarded right here.

It’s been an incredible 15 years since 2006 for CartridgesDirect! From beginnings in an oversized garage in suburban Melbourne to now one of the largest, and most respected, online resellers of printer cartridges in Asia. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane.

For first time owners of a windows 10 machine, you might be wondering what HP printers are compatible with Windows 10. Let's explore the wide range of HP printers that are compatible with your new machine.

Previously, buying a new printer with loaded cartridges was cheaper than buying ink. However, technology changes. Find out whether you should buy new ink or a new printer right here.

Despite all the bad news we’ve been bombarded with over the course of this tumultuous year, we have seen the world come together in a way that it quite honestly never has before.

In recent years, Inkjet Printers and multifunction printers (MFPs) have become commonplace in offices all over the country. Are laser printers suitable for small businesses that do not print a lot of text? Find out in this article.

Plastic, plastic, plastic. Wherever you go, you’re sure to find plastic. It goes without saying, plastic is one of the most versatile materials that we make use of.

The coronavirus has understandably dominated the news cycle for most of the year, with stories of market dives and global lockdowns on a constant loop, and each of us impacted in different ways.