These days, printers become an essential part of our lives. We cannot image to write even ten copies of the same content with the same quality. Therefore, the printer act as an impeccable asset to fulfill our printing, copying, faxing and scanning needs. But do you know, this amazing technology has some interesting hidden facts related to how technology comes and when? So, let’s discuss them:
- Fact for Printing Press Invention
Gutenberg, a German jeweller, had invented printing press before 1440. The first printer ink was made from oil. This was remarkable because till know the base of the ink cartridge is made of similar composition. So, just think, even after several centuries, the principal of printing remain the same!
- Fact Behind “Xerox” Word
Do you know, who Xerox corporation established? The base of the copying process is lies in the principle of semiconductors xerography, which was invented by American Charles Carlson. He offered his product to different companies for practical implementation. And after almost 10 years, in 1947, a small company that produced photographic paper became interested in the proposal of Carlson. The owners of the company have issued a patent for an invention so that they do not lose it. That company is well known by the brand name Xerox Corporation. And the word “copier” has become their household word.
- Fact About Laser Printer
The first printer was almost similar to the printers released by IBM in 1975. They set cost for the miracle machine 17 thousand dollars. During that time it was used for printing postage stamps, as well as invoices. The printer they use was based on laser technology where printhead serves with a laser beam and it was controlled by a microprocessor.
- Fact Regarding Ink Cost
The laser printer ink is one of the highest cost components. The fact behind is that it is based on oil which itself has a great cost plus it requires chemical and tank to store for a longer time. If we compare its cost with expensive perfume, it will be cheaper than laser ink cost.
- Fact About The Paper “Tag”
Almost all colour printers leave their “tag” on paper after completing the printing process in microscopic yellow dots. These are so tiny dots which are impossible to be seen with naked eyes of almost all printers. These tiny dots represent date and timing or a serial number of the printout, depending upon the printer model or brand. But Samsung printers are an exception to this as their printers have never supported this feature.
- Fact For First Inkjet Printer
Hewlett Packard entered the print market in 1984, by presenting their first inkjet printers for mass use. Initially, their series was called Think Jet. In the same year, Hewlett Packard released laser printers in the LaserJet line. This makes the company popular all over the world with a 50% increase in its profit in just one year.
Bottom Line
Hope, the above-mentioned points help you to find out the most amazing facts about printers and toner cartridge. This amazing technology not only makes our work simple but also help us to save time for more productive work. With the regular research and developments conducted by various professionals are making it more easy to use the machine.
Author Bio
Lance Clemons is the industry marketing manager at Printzone, which is a warehouse of Printer Cartridges in Australia. He implements all marketing strategies and manages all communication plans for brand management. He loves to write and share his experiences in the latest technologies.
