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A Brief History of Kodak The Eastman Kodak Company, known around the world as Kodak, is an American imaging company that began in the 19th century as an innovator of photography. Incorporated in New Jersey, the corporation was founded in 1888 by George Eastman in Rochester, New York, where its headquarters are located today. The company is known for creating a consumer market for … read more

Whether you’re buying ink or toner for your first printer or you’ve been doing your own print work for years, you may have lingering questions about what’s best for your device. Individuals printing at home may have different priorities – and therefore different needs – than someone buying toner for a large office printer. There are many factors to consider when purchasing ink or toner, … read more

Tips For Saving Your Money At HomeMany people feel that there really aren't many great methods for saving money around the house. However, there is actually a never ending list of creative ways that you can put extra cash back into your wallet. Whether you want to learn how to save money on printer ink or how to prepare an economical meal, read on for some of the best tips and tricks to ensure tha … read more

Whether you’re a professional looking to print your own artwork or you’re an art enthusiast wanting to decorate your home with a print of a famous artist’s work, you need to follow a few basic steps to ensure the quality of your print work. Using ordinary printer paper, the wrong ink, the wrong printer settings, or the wrong printer altogether can result in an inferior-quality image that may … read more

Whether you’re feeling nostalgic or simply want a fun, creative project to help pass down memories to future generations, assembling a family scrapbook is an excellent task to undertake. A family scrapbook tends to include a lot of photographs, but it’s so much more than a photo album. You can include annotations in the margins as well as physical objects like ticket stubs, pamphlets, maps, … read more

Whether you’re just starting up a small business or you’re looking to rebrand your company and refine your image, a new marketing campaign may be just what you’re looking for. Many larger businesses have internal marketing departments that are responsible for doing much of the writing and design work that goes into producing marketing materials, but some intrepid startup business owners may … read more

A Buyer’s Guide to Finding the Best Printer Whether you need an upgrade or are starting up a new business, walking into your nearest office supply store to find the best office printer can be as confusing as it is expensive. While big box retailers may carry the best printer for college students, how will it hold up to the heavier use of a home office? Even though technology has advance … read more

Everything to Know About DPI and PPI Printing and digital image editing are almost inexorably linked together in our modern age. In fact, much of the print work completed by professional organizations today starts on paper and is scanned into the computer. As more and more projects are created and edited on a computer, understanding the terminology and methodology for image editing programs b … read more

Even if you’re happy with your printer, you have probably had (or will someday have) moments that frustrate or perplex you. Sometimes the warnings and notifications your printer gives you seem unwarranted or even downright incorrect. Whatever problems you’re having, 1ink.com is here to help. We’ve broken down some of the most common printer problems and what you can do at home to fix them. Keep … read more

How Does a Scanner Work on a Printer? In 1957, Russell A. Kirsch and his team of developers built the first functioning digital scanner and used it to scan a photo of Kirsch’s baby son, Walden. Since then, scanners encompassing every imaginable utility have been put into the hands of the average consumer or business owner, and it’s changed our lives. While you may already own a scanner, you … read more

How Does Four Color Process Printing Work? Efficient, cheap, and versatile printing methods have been pursued since printing technology was first established. Along the way, many improvements have been made, and dozens of printing methods have been established. Whether they’re used for art, science, or business, the wheel of progress moves on in the field of printing, producing methods … read more

Getting Crafty for the Holidays The holiday season is upon us once again. Whether you celebrate a religious holiday or you simply want to get caught up in the secular holiday spirit, it’s a common tradition to send greeting cards through the mail to let friends and loved ones know that you’re thinking of them and wishing them well. You can buy pre-made greeting cards, but these can get rather … read more