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Best ways to optimize your desktop printer
Have you heard of Desktop Printers? There are a plethora of printers and printing systems on the market, making choosing the right one a bit intimidating. There are multifunction printers, commercial printers, and desktop printers, which we will focus on today....
What Is an MFD printer mean?
Offices with medium to large staff tend to use and benefit from multifunction devices. An MFD or MFP is a piece of office equipment that can print, scan, copy and fax. The MFD printer allows you to reduce the number of devices needed, saving space and cutting down on...
Connecticut Business Systems | Printers for Lease In CT
BDS is a Connecticut Business Systems company with over 40 years of experience in improving workplace print systems throughout Hartford, Manchester, Norwalk, Cromwell, Middletown, Bristol, and Vernon, CT, along with other cities. We are certified dealers of...
How to Clean a Printer Head
The next article in our series will show you how to clean a printer head and provide the necessary supplies to do it. Read our previous article on copier cleaning. When using your printer multiple times, it is common to run into issues with the quality of the pages...
Postage Meters: Stamped vs Metered Letter
Pay full price for letters and packages at the Post Office or use a postage meter at the office? Businesses cannot only mail directly from the office postage meter, but it has also become cheaper than traditional postage stamps. You may use stamped or metered mail to...
Intelligent Mail Indicia (IMI) to be required for Postage Solutions
As part of the Postal Service's ongoing effort to improve service and efficiency, mailers are encouraged to adopt IMI FP-certified meter systems to improve their efficiency and service. The USPS will decertify your IBI Postage Machine if it is not IMI-compliant up...
What is a High Volume Commercial Printer?
Note: Not sure what commercial printing is? Read our first article in this series. A high-volume commercial printer delivers maximum productivity and high-speed performance, with print speeds of up to 75 pages per minute. Businesses typically use high-volume...
How to clean your printer: A 101 Guide
We’ve all been there. You go to print a document from your printer, and suddenly you have a paper jam. Or you are experiencing blotchy ink and poor ink quality on your documents. These are frustrating issues because they can be easily avoided with a quick cleaning....
What is Secure Printing & Why Is Secure Printing Mission Critical for Your Business?
These print solutions help ensure that the wrong hands do not access print jobs and that data security is maintained throughout the printing process. With the increasing prevalence of cyber-attacks and data breaches, it is more important than ever to implement secure...
Inkjet vs. Laser printer: What’s the difference?
As an ongoing part of our inkjet series, we will explore the differences between inkjet and laser printers, focusing on factors such as print quality, inkjet vs. laser printer cost per page, speed, and choosing the best printer. By now, you should know the ins and...
What is a laser printer?
In our previous article, we discussed inkjet printers and the best ways to optimize them for your business. Now, we will discuss laser printers, including what they are, how they work, and companies that may use them best. Defining a laser printer A laser printer is a...











