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By the 1ink.com team. Updated October 22, 2026. 5-min read. Quick answer: HP is the clearest case. Its "Dynamic Security" firmware is designed to block cartridges with non-HP chips, and HP+ printers require Original HP ink for life. Epson and Canon have faced lawsuits over ink-related restrictions, but those were claims, not court findings. Brother says its updates don't block third-party ink or t … read more

By the 1ink.com team. Updated October 22, 2026. 5-min read. Quick answer: Before you buy a printer, check three things first. What does each page cost? Will it accept compatible or remanufactured cartridges? Is it tied to a subscription? Then pick a laser, inkjet or ink tank based on how much you print, and compare supply costs over three years. Key takeaways Cost per page = cartridge price & … read more

By the 1ink.com team. Updated October 22, 2026. 5-min read. Quick answer: For most homes, the best printer in 2026 is a Brother black-and-white laser. Get the DCP-L2640DW if you also copy and scan. Get the HL-L2460DW if you only print. For color, choose the MFC-J4355DW inkjet for family use or the MFC-L3780CDW for a busy home office. Key takeaways Most homes do best with a black-and-white las … read more

Over 24-billion dollars were lost due to payment fraud across the globe in 2018 alone. The demand for security while conducting financial transactions is at an all-time high. With the ability to purchase goods available at the touch of a button, the security associated with mobile purchases has increased at a breakneck speed. It’s commonplace for phones to scan your fingerprint or even do a … read more

It seems like Apple products are always in the news lately. Whether it be an update of their iOS operating system or the release of a new iPhone, Apple does not fail to impress in the marketing department. The theatrics and spectacle of these release show often overshadow their competitors. While these events have press coverage and publicity, Apple’s iOS operating systems only take up 13 p … read more

Image features an AI-generated digital model. Ink cartridges have different weights, sizes, and even different amounts of ink within their internal reservoir. These vary drastically between manufacturers and products. But the one metric that always stays consistent between them is their page yield. The page yield will let you know how many pages a cartridge can print before needing a replacement. … read more

Image features an AI-generated digital model. Page Yield is the estimated number of pages that a toner or ink cartridge is able to print before needing to be replaced. How is Page Yield Calculated? Page yield is determined by testing defined by ISO (International Organization of Standardization) According to ISO standards, a single page is defined as a 5% coverage of an A4 page. Meaning 10% cover … read more

3D printing at its core is defined as a type of manufacturing that occurs when a malleable material is laid down, layer by layer, to produce a three-dimensional object. 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, was created by Charles W. Hull in the late '80s by using digital data to create the blueprints for a physical object. Using an early adapted version of 3D printing technology call … read more

There's been a lot of uncertainty about where the future of printing is headed. Brands are scrambling to find the latest thing to keep customers using their original ink products. Some brands are creating subscription-based ink services such as HP Instant Ink. Others have opted towards a "reimagining" of the ink cartridge with the introduction of the Ink Tank Printer. The first Ink Tank Printer w … read more

Image features an AI-generated digital model. Welcome to Printer Wars, the online review series that compares similar printers and tells you which one is the better pick. Today we have the battle of the ink tank printers. What are ink tank printers? In simple terms, they're inkjet printers that omit the usage of ink cartridges in favor of refillable reservoir tanks. While the concept is not new wh … read more

Image features an AI-generated digital model. Having a reliable home printer might not be on the top of your priorities list right now. For someone that does not regularly print, owning a home printer may not seem like a necessity. Students usually fall into this category. Small dorms and apartments that students are accustomed to don't usually have much extra space for a home printer, thus leavin … read more

Google Cloud Print has been getting a lot of attention lately. Is there a huge new update that is going to revolutionize the already popular service? Unfortunately, no! Google Cloud Print has been getting so much press lately because the service is essentially on its deathbed. Google is once again prematurely pulling the plug on another popular service that is beloved by its dedicated user base. … read more