The word photography has its roots in two Greek words, “photos” (light) and “graphos” (to write). So, photography is the art of writing with light. We can trace the history of photography back to the early 1800s. It is considered the first art form to be developed for mass production. When starting with photography, once…
Having an inkjet printer can really be expensive, but sometimes this is the best option for specific types of printing. A wise move to have savings while owning this printer is to fill it with compatible ink cartridges. Compatible ink cartridges are made by third party manufacturers who offer high quality printer supplies at an…
There are many printer problems that can occur at anytime of the day, especially when you do not provide proper maintenance and the right laser toner cartridges or ink cartridges for your machine. If you print a lot of photos on your printer, you’ve probably experienced the dreaded power loss problem, where the printer shuts…
Although it is imperative that you learn the features and quirks of your camera, you also need to know the basics of photography in general. I want to share with you some simple tips and tricks that will help you take better pictures. Using them as a guide, you will surely be able to achieve…
Summer is fast approaching and spring will be ending soon…but have you done “spring cleaning” on your printer? There are actually several types and models of printers and each of these may require a different method for cleaning. So if you’re planning to clean your printer, we suggest that you consult the printer manual first…
The shutter speed controls how long the film/sensor is exposed. Therefore, shutter speed has the most impact on how the image depicts motion. What is Shutter Speed A camera’s shutter speed is one of its most important controls. The shutter speed, also known as the digital sensor’s exposure time to light or openness, controls how…
Admit it, the global economic crisis has affected all of us. Even in small things like printer inks, one can feel that the prices of printer ink cartridges can be heavy on the pockets. Generic or compatible toners and cartridges are cheaper but even these can get a bit expensive if you print a lot…
With the high price of printer ink, you can be sure that ink manufacturers are making a good amount of profit when you buy their products. If you want to save your money, you should try to make sure that you don’t waste the ink and that you extend the life as long as possible…
This week at Photoopia, I have some interesting facts for you! The printer is one of the most popular items found in many homes, used to print out the family vacation pictures, print out the homework and print out bank statements. Yes, the humble printer is not only used by the family to print out…
I was once told that the price of printer ink is double that of luxury champagne per the same volume of liquid used? Did you know that? It would be a big waste of such a precious liquid if even one drop went to waste! This article on how to prolong the useful life of…
For printer users who own an HP LaserJet Printer at home or uses one at the office, high yield laser toner cartridges would be a very familiar term to you. These are the printer consumables used by your HP laser printers to produce printouts. It works through the main printer’s laser component drawing an exact…
Mechanical parts vs consumable parts Printers and copy machines have both mechanical parts and consumable parts. Toner is an example of a consumable part. It is a supply that gets consumed when you use the copy machine or printer. Toner needs to be replaced fairly often depending upon your printer and copier usage. On the…