Toner smearing or pages coming out dirty? A quick rub test tells you if it’s a fusing problem or loose toner, and which fix to try first.
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Oct
Oct
Black lines, white streaks, or marks that repeat down the page? Match the pattern to the part causing it, and fix it starting with the free steps.
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Sep
Sep
You need MICR toner only if you print the MICR line yourself. What banks require, when regular toner is fine, and how to print checks on blank stock.
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Sep
Sep
Enter cartridge prices and page yields to find your cost per page, then compare it with typical costs for laser, inkjet and ink tank printers.
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Jul
Jul
HP+ can lock your OfficeJet Pro to HP ink for life. Here’s how to skip it, which printers it affects, and where compatible HP 923 and 936 ink stands.
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Jan
Jan
An “e” on an HP printer means HP+. LaserJets ending in “e” take only HP toner; inkjets depend on setup. Here is what to buy and check instead.
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Apr
Apr
Turn off Epson firmware updates on the printer, computer and phone, then block them at your router so your compatible cartridges keep working.
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Apr
Apr
How to stop HP firmware updates from blocking compatible cartridges: printer settings, router and Pi-hole blocking, HP+ limits, and the security trade-off.
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Apr
Apr
We ranked the best color inkjet printers sold new today by what a color page really costs, with brand-name ink and with compatible ink.
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Feb
Feb
Pigment ink needs instant-dry or matte paper; dye ink works on most. How to tell your ink type and pick photo paper that won’t smear.