23th February 2000
In case you hadn't noticed, the "bubblejet" ink in your cartridge(s) isn't abundant. Refill packs are available, but they're not always practical. You don't have to curb your printing habits, but you should at least tweak your printing options before spooling jobs. Use 'Economy Mode' when it's not a 'final' draft, lighten the black intensity (saturation), but most importantly -- don't print in color if you don't need to do so. If your printer can't handle two cartridges at the same time (black and color), be sure to use the black one unless you NEED color. Remember, color ink is more expensive. Having a dual-cartridge peripheral can save you time, energy, and money. Print more often than you leave your house? It may be smart to invest in a laser printer (the smartest hardware upgrade I ever made).