Essentials for a Children’s Study Room

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If your child has been struggling to keep their grades up, you may be tempted to blame them for not applying themselves, or assume the teacher is not doing a good job presenting the material. Any number of factors could be at play, but you may find it useful to consider what your child’s study area at home looks like.

Statistics show that school-age kids require either a solitary or communal learning space at home. Depending on their learning style, your son or daughter might prefer to study in the kitchen or living room, surrounded by family members—or they might feel more comfortable retiring to their room to complete their homework alone.

Whether you’re creating a bedroom oasis or a familial space that encourages conversation, a chalkboard wall sticker or a whiteboard to display large diagrams and drawings is one of the most fun and exciting ways to engage learners.

 

How to Create a Solitary Study Space

For individualistic, self-reliant learners who prefer to study in solitude, a solid and study workspace is a requirement. Consider what type of work your child does for school or as a hobby, and purchase a writing desk that is large enough for their biggest accomplishments. For instance, if you are the parent of a young artist, you might have to redecorate your child’s bedroom to make room for a table big enough for them to lay out a life-size canvas.

A comfortable task chair for Child makes all the difference when it comes to studying, and it is surprisingly simple to find one that matches the colour scheme of your kid’s room. The Moustache brand makes swivel office chairs in kid-friendly colours and sizes, including neon pink and blue.

Child desk Task Chair

Building a Communal Learning Space

Homeschooling families have long advocated for the communal aspect of learning, understanding that no matter whether you’re eight or eighty, it’s important to keep your brain active. For kids who are less self-directed about studying (or who struggle with hyperactivity), organizing a structured learning space in a communal area where you can keep an eye on them may help to eliminate distractions.

This is especially true nowadays when most kids use their digital devices both for fun and for their education—and lack the willpower to unplug when the desire to play or scroll for too long becomes compulsive. A learning space that is centralized and enables parents to be actively involved in the child’s homework experience is the perfect alternative to a quiet space where temptation and distraction keep young brains wandering.

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Would a Ball Chair Be Good for Extensive Use at a Computer?

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More and more Canadians are working remotely in their own home offices or joining co-working spaces if they’re self-employed freelancers. With the millennial gig economy expected to expand steadily by 2020, it’s no wonder that an increasing number of young people are taking careful consideration into the health risks of long-term computer use.

 

Computer Use in the Workforce

Social media addiction aside, Canadians in the millennial age cohort are very likely to spend hours using a computer, phone, or tablet for work. While their parents might have warned them not to stare at a screen for too long in high school, now those same Internet-savvy kids have grown up and inherited a changing workforce that relies heavily on technology.

Canadian Millennials are not only well-informed on how to use the Internet effectively at work and play, but they are also aware that their physical health is suffering as a result of long hours in front of screens. Long working hours without breaks cause fatigue, eye strain, stress, and insomnia, among other physical and mental issues that can be alleviated by using helpful break timer apps such as Time Out and StretchClock.

 

It’s Not Just About Aesthetics

When building a home office or personalizing your cubicle, you might take a lot of time to consider the aesthetic qualities of your surroundings, while forgetting the importance of choosing the best chair and desk set for your long sedentary work hours. Not only is comfort important for productivity, but it’s also actually necessary if you want to maintain your steady workflow for years to come and not face burnout due to physical distress.

Back pain is becoming increasingly common for millennials, but there are definitely small steps you can take to avoid becoming a hunchback before you’re 30. You might not be able to take as many breaks as you’d like, but getting up and walking around every twenty minutes or so can be helpful at reducing the physical strain of being sated for long hours.

Ball Chair

Choose a Good Chair

Researching the type of chair you buy for your office, be it at home or in a professional setting, can make a world of difference. Finding the right chair for the job is more important than many people believe, so don’t skimp out, even if the expense is a bit higher than you had budgeted for.

Though there are plenty of chairs out there that claim to support the spine and provide comfort for employees, only a ball chair is statistically proven to force your spine into alignment, improve your balance, and allow for a considerable amount of motion continuously throughout the day. They might look a little silly, but ball chairs are all the rage, and it’s easy to see why.

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What Ink Does an Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 Printer Use?

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Do you have an Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 in your office? These printers are becoming increasingly popular nationwide as students and office workers recognize that they certainly live up to their name: they are pros at helping you navigate the workforce, even during time crunches.

Whether you’re trying to print a paper due in an hour or printing high-volume flyers for your small business, you can rely on the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 to get the job done quickly and effectively. However, if you’re a new convert, you might not be certain which ink cartridge to purchase for your new heavy-duty performance printer. What ink does an Epson WF-4740 use, and how can you stock up on it quickly and affordable?

 

High Yield Cartridges

When buying ink cartridges for any printer, you want to be sure they will provide the highest yield possible. After all, if you’re investing in a machine that provides high-volume, economical, and environmentally friendly printing, you won’t want to be rushing to restock often.

You have the choice, after perusing our jam-packed online store, of a few different ink cartridges that are compatible with the dutiful and sturdy WorkForce Pro. If you have previously used a different model, you might be surprised to learn that you can use Epson T802 ink cartridges in your Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740. If this is your office’s first printer, you can also stock up on any of these genuine products from Epson.

 

Affordability and Accessibility

We pride ourselves on offering the Canadian workforce—pun intended!—the best office supply products for the best prices. Frequently you might find yourself asking, “Is that all?” when you see the price listed—and markdown sales are coming, in the weeks preceding Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

In addition to low prices, free nationwide shipping is available from our Western and Eastern warehouses. Whether you’re in Victoria or Halifax, you can guarantee you’ll receive a package full of black ink cartridges on your office doorstep within only a few short days.

 

Leave the Hard Work to Us

You work hard to ensure you deliver the best products and services to your customers, so it stands to reason you should focus your attention on doing business, rather than struggling with a malfunctioning printer. With low prices on WorkForce Pro-compatible cartridges, you can keep your attention on what really matters as you prepare for the final quarter of 2018.

Epson products are known to provide high-quality performance, and these ink cartridges are no exception. No matter which one you choose, you can be sure you will receive a high yield and be impressed with the glossy, sophisticated results each time you print.

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What is the Difference Between 1200 DPI and HQ 1200 on Printers?

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Shopping for printers isn’t everyone’s idea of a good time. With so many models on the market, and so many claiming to be the best, it can be challenging to narrow down your choice of a printer to the one that is best suited for your office, school, home, or travel excursions. Yes, some printers, including many modern inkjet printers, can be taken with you on the road!

 

Inkjet Printers for High-Definition Images

We all use our printers for different purposes. You might be a novelist who solely uses your printer to print Word documents in black-and-white before taking your red pen to your manuscript. Maybe you’re a student who solely uses it for printing homework assignments. Laser printers are usually suitable for these purposes.

On the other hand, if you’re a photographer, graphic designer, or other types of artist, you would probably be better off acquainting yourself with an inkjet printer. Inkjet printers are actually the most commonly used type of printer, and you can typically find a model by a major reputable brand name in your price range.

Inkjet printers can be found in small, compact, road-ready sizes that you can take with you on a photo shoot or to a business meeting. They also come in larger sizes that are more suitable for office or home settings.

 

Photography and Design

The process of inkjet printing is actually quite fascinating. It is completed by recreating a digital image using differently coloured ink and projecting it onto a glossy sheet of paper. The quality and definition of inkjet images are incomparable, and no photographer’s or artist’s studio would be complete without an inkjet printer of some type.

Right-brained creative individuals often become confused when tech-savvy salespeople start using terms like “1200 DPI” and “HQ 1200,” but these terms will quickly become familiar to you if you use an inkjet printer in your work at all. What is the difference, and why does it matter?

 

The Main Differences

1200 DPI is the “true” way of printing images, producing a very vivid and colourful photo. Images printed this way are very defined, beautiful, and crisp. However, the one downfall to using the 1200 DPI setting is that it often takes a while to print a glossy image.

This might be fine if you’re only printing the occasional family photo, but for photographers who make a living off selling lots of prints on Etsy, it just isn’t practical to use this setting.

Thankfully, many printers now offer both settings. HQ 1200 is a faster way of printing images that resemble those at the 1200 DPI setting, with similarly striking and bold visual definition, without the long wait times.

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How Does an Inkjet Printer Print?

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Inkjet printers are the most common types of printers, found in offices, schools, universities, dorm rooms, and homes all across the world. They come in compact, travel-ready sizes for businesspeople on the go, and also in large sizes that are suitable for corporate offices. There are few printers more accessible and easy to use than these.

Whether you only print the occasional landscape art to hang on your wall, you’re printing off baby pictures to send to the in-laws every other day, or you work in a busy design workshop, you’ll undoubtedly find yourself confronting an inkjet printer at some point. And they’re not as intimidating as they might seem.

 

How Do They Work?

With the use of either coloured or black-and-white ink cartridges, inkjet printers essentially copy a digital image (that is, the picture you see on your computer screen) with individual ink droplets that compile an entire image. That image comes out on a sheet of glossy paper, in brilliant high definition, ready to be hung on a wall or pasted to your office cork board.

Inkjet printers typically use printheads with built-in cartridges, meaning that a user only needs to replace the cartridge and not the printhead. Most major inkjet printer brands nowadays have built-in cartridges, making it a lot easier to replace them when the ink level starts running low. Users who recall a time before this was commonplace will understand the frustration of image quality gradually declining over time.

 

How Fast Do They Print?

Inkjet printers typically have both 1200 DPI and HQ 1200 settings, which means that you can choose whether you’d like to print images more slowly (at 1200 DPI) or faster (at HQ 1200), while still retaining similar image quality. Fortunately, inkjet printers allow for high-definition printing at a standard speed no matter which setting you choose.

Image quality is not lost if you choose the slightly faster HQ 1200 setting, but it does ensure your image will be printed a bit faster. If you’re in a rush, this is the best setting for you. If you don’t mind waiting a bit longer for your image to appear in striking visual definition, the 1200 DPI setting provides beautiful results. Most major inkjet printer brands include both settings, so you can switch between the two—or choose one that works consistently for you and stick with it.

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Which Printers Have the Printhead Built into the Cartridge?

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Whether you’re updating your office with a new printer, replacing a malfunctioning one, or equipping your brand new cowering space with all the essentials, it has never been easier to find the printer that suits your specific needs.

If you are in the market for a brand new printer, consider which one might be best for your office, school, or home. We frequently encounter shoppers considering which printers have the printhead built into the cartridge. There are some misconceptions about this, so let’s clear them up.

 

Benefits of Built-in Printheads

The printhead is the part of the cartridge that applies the ink directly to the page, while the cartridge is the replaceable supply for the ink. Sometimes known as the “ink tank,” the cartridge houses the printhead on many modern inkjet printers.

How lucky are we to be living in 2019? If you recall some of the original machines before the days of inkjet printers, you might remember how the print quality would gradually decrease over time when you replaced the cartridge but not the printhead itself. With built-in printheads, the print quality remains the same indefinitely.

 

One and the Same

Nowadays, if you purchase an inkjet printer, you can almost guarantee that the printer will be built into the cartridge. It’s one of the benefits of buying a contemporary printer in the first place.

However, if you are uncertain, it might help to know that some printer brands that definitely have the printhead built into the ink cartridge include Brother, HP, Canon, Epson, Hewlett-Packard, Lexmark, Xerox, and Dell, among others. Compatible ink cartridges are typically used with all of these.

 

Compatible Ink Cartridges

Narrowing down your choice of printer model can be difficult enough, but finding a selection of compatible ink cartridges is another headache on top of it. You’re not alone—finding a cartridge that is compatible is a nightmare office worker have been dealing with for ages. The good thing is that nowadays, many ink cartridges are designed to be compatible with a variety of models.

Many people struggle to figure out which ink cartridge is compatible with their chosen model of printer, especially since there are so many brands that make popular printers, including Canon, Brother, Xerox, Dell, and more. However, compatible ink cartridges make the decision simple and stress-free. Compatible ink is now pretty much the go-to in most offices nationwide.

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The Secret Life of Your Brother MFC2710 Printer

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The Brother MFC-L2710DW printer is an exceptional model, known for its sleek appearance and low cost. Brick-and-mortar and online retailers such as 123Ink.ca have found this to be a very high-quality Brother printer that is popular among Canadians, many of whom have found it to be easier to shop for third-party ink toner cartridges, such as those by the popular Canadian brand Moustache, rather than pay the higher manufacturer rates.

Although some companies have chosen to go paperless in a progressive, eco-friendly movement, the vast majority of offices and educational institutions still make use of inkjet laserjet printers. And there are plenty of happy customers: according to Richard Herman, managing director of a telephone recording device company, “the printer had paid for itself after the first couple of years.”

Brother MFC-L2710DW Toner

Real Expenditure

Herman’s story is atypical. Chances are, your printer is not working for you. If you are a small business owner who operates a Brother MFC-L2710DW printer, you are probably familiar with the quality of the technology—but you are likely in the dark about the hidden secrets relating to the industry.

According to Peter Maude, the managing director of CharisCo Printer Labs, the real expenditure involved in operating a printer is unusually high, and the industry prefers to keep people in the dark about that fact. A report released by the Office of Fair Trading indicated that manufacturers control the aftermarkets, and the vast majority of consumers are not aware that the market is monopolized.

 

Tricks of the Trade

It is believed that dominant printer companies, particularly Lexmark and Hewlett-Packard, have the monopoly on the aftermarket—and continue to monopolize each new printer generation. As technologies evolve, so do major printer companies, with no regard to how it affects actual consumers. The myth of Brother printer ink toner replacement being expensive still prevails, in spite of evidence to the contrary.

Here’s the deal: Manufacturers intentionally sell printers for relatively low costs, knowing full well that they will trap consumers into an endless cycle of ink toner replacement. While many major printer manufacturers fail to see any profit on each printer itself, their profit margin soars with the constant purchase of replacement cartridges. And they intentionally hike up the prices of consumables, the same way razor companies sell razorblades at high costs.

In order to avoid being conned by manufacturers who refuse to be transparent, consumers are advised to shop third-party. Plenty of compatible cartridges exist, and they are typically much less expensive.

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Why is Your Brother MFC J485DW’s Ink So Damn Expensive—and How Can You Avoid It?

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If your office has yet to go paperless, you’ve probably found that printer ink is one of the most expensive additions to your monthly expense report. Many shoppers are convinced that purchasing a cheap inkjet printer and stocking up on official ink cartridge replacements is the most profitable choice when in reality, nothing could be further from the truth.

Many big name brands that manufacture printers intentionally put their products on sale during peak times of the year, such as Black Friday, but knowingly mark up the prices of their ink cartridges—many of which yield a significantly low amount of ink before you need to replace them.

Brother MFC-J485DW Printer Ink

The Cycle of Replacing Ink Cartridges

It’s an old marketing tactic used by razor manufacturers, too: sell one product for a relatively inexpensive price and then build up a profit margin on the replacements. You may never need to buy another inkjet printer again as long as you live, but manufacturers can guarantee that you will be in need of replacements on a regular basis.

For that reason, they intentionally make it simple for you to buy a printer outright, knowing that you will be a customer for life as long as you need to continue replacing cartridges. Most printer manufacturers actually lose money on the printers themselves, but they make lots of money on the ink replacements.

Alternatives to Expensive Ink Cartridges

Unfortunately, printer ink is a resource that you will continuously need to keep replacing as long as you print documents or high-definition glossy images. Printer manufacturers know this, which is why they sell their replacement ink at exorbitant prices.

As long as you continue to utilize your printer in an office or school setting, one way that you can avoid paying ridiculously high costs for ink cartridges is by buying cheap compatible ink from a third-party manufacturer. Retailers such as 123Ink.ca sell compatible ink for products such as the Brother LC203 Ink at a significantly lower cost.

Unless you are capable of going completely paperless at your place of work, you will find ink replacement to be a necessary evil. The best way to cut back on the expense is by purchasing from either a brick-and-mortar or online retailer that sells marked-down compatible ink for your Brother MFC J485DW.

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Does Your Brother MFC 480DW Printer Leave an Invisible Tracking Code on Your Printed Document?

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Ever since people have started using printers with regularity, a certain urban legend has circulated regarding invisible tracking codes left on printed documents. In the hyper-vigilant era of Alexa, Siri, and facial recognition, it makes sense that this particular old myth has resurfaced.

Even Snopes has addressed it, marking it “mostly true”—but there’s no reason to throw your printer in the lake and move out of the country. This metadata is likely harmless and will not impact your life or your business in any meaningful way.

Why Do They Do It?

We understand your concerns. At first, the idea that everyone is theoretically being tracked by metadata used by their printer’s company is a bit disconcerting. But the reason behind this is simple enough: the majority of laser printers are designed with a feature intended to deter counterfeiting currency. Certain major printing companies do utilize this secret metadata which enables them to keep an eye on potential criminals.

While we can’t guarantee that invisible tracking code isn’t appearing on your printed documents, it’s probably not worth panicking over. It’s currently unclear whether the Brother MFC480DW printer is tracking you, but even if it is, it’s unlikely that printing your undergraduate English Literature essay is going to make you a target for the NSA.

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Some Background Information

The technology used to track when and where a document first gained prominence in 2017 when a federal contractor named Reality Winner leaked confidential government information—regarding Russian collusion with the U.S. election—to the press. Invisible tracking information helped reporters track Winner down and arrest her.

Naturally, it’s a bit jarring to consider that the National Security Agency (NSA) is keeping an eye on any and all documents being printed—and that you could potentially be tracked down simply by a series of invisible dots left on your printer paper.

However, the average person is not committing acts of treason at a high level in the U.S. government, or even, for that matter, printing fake money. This security measure that has helped prevent counterfeiting for many years and is unlikely to cause any harmful effects to you as long as you don’t engage in any illegal activities. Sure, it might seem a bit creepy, but it’s probably never going to affect you at all.

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The Best Inkjet Printer for Your Home Office in 2019

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With the New Year well underway, offices and classrooms are bustling with activity yet again—while freelancers and remote workers are back to the grind in their home offices. If you’re like most self-employed workers, you probably use a printer fairly regularly.

If not, make a new wireless printer part of your budget for your home office this year. You’ll be glad you did. Home printers are useful for all kinds of reasons, from printing glossy photos to contracts to your kid’s English essay.

 

Why Get One?

No home office is complete without an inkjet home printer. Fortunately, it’s not too difficult to narrow down your choices. There are only a few major manufacturers who currently hold the monopoly on the printer market.

While printers tend to be fairly inexpensive, ink cartridges need to be replaced regularly—and big-name manufacturers intentionally mark up the prices so they can see their profit margin soar.

This can be narrowly avoided by buying third-party compatible printer ink from a brick-and-mortar or online retailer. Cheap office printer ink is surprisingly simple to find and worth stocking up on along with your new purchase.

Getting an inkjet printer set up in your home office is a great idea for 2019 and will likely prove to be an excellent investment over the years to come. Currently, a few home printers are taking centre stage. We recommend any of the following.

 

HP Deskjet 3630

Compact, inexpensive, and sleek, the Deskjet is known for its decent print quality and competitive price. It is also mobile device-enabled, which reflects the changing trends of modern home offices. You can easily print from your smartphone or tablet.

While the Deskjet is not as sturdy as some other older, bigger models, it is an aesthetically pleasing model that fits into just about any contemporary home office decor scheme.

 

Epson EcoTank ET-4550

Loaded with two years’ worth of ink and a three-year warranty, this black model is very favourably reviewed by even the most scrutinizing critics. Most consumables are expensive in the printer market, but Epson has single-handedly decided to make ink replacement as easy and affordable as possible by throwing in 11,000 pages worth of black and colour ink.

Although the printer is not the faster and the paper tray is small, the cost-effectiveness outweighs the few downfalls. The EcoTank is definitely paving the way for a greener and cheaper future.

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