How to save in on inkjet - Help needed

[drdsak]

i want to save ink on my hp psc c3188

pls tell the fonts and size which will save ink

[vish786]

font size dont save ink.... it the print quality which u use...

like settings for printing can be changed

Best -> more ink usage
Normal -> avg
Fast -> less ink and fast printing.

[Stick]

Originally Posted by vish786

font size dont save ink

Why not dear?

if you use 1 inch font it will conusme more ink than 1 centemeter size font.

Use NO IMAGE/Graphic/Logo etc if possible
NO Bold Font

About which font size to use it depends upon you if it's notes or any thing it should be in readable font size - other wise in saving ink tricks you need to visit EYE Specialist and have to wear spects early + FEES

[Rajasekaran43]

Try inksaver software

[786]

I think, in HP Solution Center (the software that comes bundled with the printer) there is a setting option. Click that, select printer settings. In the Printer shortcut tab selct Fast/Economical Printing, then OK. Tryout by printing anything and let us know if the settings work.
If it does not work then I will give you a diffrent setting but first try the first setting

[vish786]

Originally Posted by Stick

Why not dear?

if you use 1 inch font it will conusme more ink than 1 centemeter size font.

Use NO IMAGE/Graphic/Logo etc if possible
NO Bold Font

About which font size to use it depends upon you if it's notes or any thing it should be in readable font size - other wise in saving ink tricks you need to visit EYE Specialist and have to wear spects early + FEES

arre yaar that is common sense if u increase font size from 12 - 72/ definitely their will be more usage of ink.

i'm talking abt different fonts with same size, that does not matter.

[Stick]

Originally Posted by vish786

arre yaar that is common sense if u increase font size from 12 - 72/ definitely their will be more usage of ink.

i'm talking abt different fonts with same size, that does not matter.

I appritiate you common sense but when some one on forum/internet ask a query you need to explain it in detail - this is internet/forum common sense.

[drdsak]

thank u every1 for ur replies
i tried economic mode still i get around 150 pages only
650 bucks 150 pages @ 4.50/pages
is it the best i can get????????????????????

[Stick]

Originally Posted by drdsak

thank u every1 for ur replies
i tried economic mode still i get around 150 pages only
650 bucks 150 pages @ 4.50/pages
is it the best i can get????????????????????

Yes (with HP standard 10 ml cartridges), next time refill it with local store for Rs90- Rs110 and now the ratio will be Rs.90/- for 110-125 pages/ some time it reach to 150 pages.

[tuxfan]

There are certain printers that print differently. One such is HP K550. It is really cost efficient in terms of per paper costs when printed in draft mode.

I have bought it about a year back. But ink printing smudge even when a drop of water falls on it. I have to regularly print some very important documents so put that one aside and bought a laser

PS:
If anyone is interested in buying it, I am ready to sell for Rs. 1500, including delivery+box+CD. Assume cartridges to be empty. They haven't been used since some time, so must have dried out.

[shaunak]

I think using monospace fonts like courier should save some ink.

Note: Dont buy the cannon pixma printers. The color cartdg. costs 1100/- and its 980/- for the black! Where as the printer costs only 3k!!!! [4.5k MRP ]
But i must admit the print quality is excellent.

[dreams]

I use the inksaver software which works like a charm..xcellent saver of ink.

BTW I own Canon Pixma iP1000 and buy catridges(duplicate) for 75 bucks.

Try or regret.

Note- PM if u need the proggie.