Posted by Chad on June 9, 2009 under Uncategorized | 
Victoria Wakefield, the “Queen of Green”, has played an instrumental role in helping Digitech become a part of the University of British Columbia’s sustainability program. But more than that, she has helped UBC and the City of Vancouver improve their purchasing policies by making better choices for the environment. Click here to read a fantastic article on her by CanadianManufacturing.com.
Posted by Chad on May 28, 2009 under HP, Printer Cartridge, Printing, Workplace |
Hewlett Packard’s LaserJet 3030 All-in-One laser printer is a wonderful choice for small businesses. If printing isn’t enough for you, the HP 3030 also offers quality scanning, faxing and photocopying. The model is one of HP’s smallest full-featured models, offering great functionality for smaller companies.
First Impressions: For what it offers, the HP 3030 is deceptively small. Although the flatbed scanner and copier means a larger footprint than comparable single-function printers, remember this device will also replace your fax machine and a small photocopier – and the diminutive 15-inch height means it will sit unobtrusively in any small office.
Aside from the size, the design is standard HP – two-tone business grey, with a softened box shape. A control panel runs along the front of the scanner/copy bed, allowing access to various functions, even without a computer. Out of the box, setup only takes a few minutes, although it’s worth spending a few extra minutes to download the newest drivers from HP’s website. As usual you will need a USB or parallel port cable to connect it to your computer.
Features: Typical of HP’s entry level printers, the LaserJet 3030 offers exceptional functionality. For printing, the HP 3030 is comparable to other entry-level lasers, with crisp text and reasonable quality graphical prints. Of course, printing is only monochrome, but this means you won’t have to replace expensive colour cartridges.
Printing speed ranges from 10-15ppm depending on the task, which is fully adequate for small office use. Scanning is simple and easy from either the LCD display or your computer. A multifunction device is a small sacrifice in quality, but it’s much cheaper than a dedicated scanner. However, in spite of monochrome printing, the 3030 offers colour scanning, producing good quality images. Unfortunately, the scanner lid does not lift off, meaning books and bulky documents may be a problem, but otherwise it handles photos and text with ease.
The photocopy function is accessible through the control panel, with a variety of options, and the fax function includes an onboard phonebook. Network capability is optional, with the choices of Ethernet, wireless, or Bluetooth. Although this machine won’t handle heavy print loads, the feed tray has a 150-page limit that should be sufficient for most small offices.
Final Assessment: Overall, the HP 3030 is a great multi-function printer for offices and business that require an alternative solution to the otherwise costly single-service machines. This all-in-one offers an easy and economical solution, allowing maximum versatility for a reasonable cost. Of course, it comes with HP’s standard 1-year warranty as well as extension plans for businesses. Whether you’re starting up a home or small business, or streamlining a cluttered office, the HP 3030 is a great choice.
Also, if you have an HP LaserJet 3030 then you should consider Digitech’s service plans which ensure you’ll never have to worry about maintenance or toner ever again. We can save you money while providing you with the service and replacement toner cartridges you need. If you’re in Kelowna or Vancouver, contact us today!
Posted by Chad on May 25, 2009 under News, Office Supplies, Printer Cartridge |
In the past decade, the University of British Columbia has worked hard to change its policies and procedures towards being more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Along with supporting student education initiatives and being committed to offering local food products at campus venues, UBC has also created a “Partners in Sustainability” program to promote local supply management businesses that meet a strict set of criteria.
Thanks to our sustainability-based practices, Digitech is one of only eight companies to be chosen – meaning that the University of British Columbia will promote our cartridges and printer services to everybody on campus so they can order with confidence, knowing that the environment is our priority.
Here is how Digitech has met and surpassed UBC’s four basic principles of sustainability for supply management:
Leadership: Digitech and UBC are committed to being at the cutting edge of “green” thinking in business. This includes taking every advantage of new and better technologies and practices, evaluating and applying practices for long-term value, and teaming up with other organizations and businesses as they move toward sustainability.
Social Inclusivity: Sustainability is built around being responsible to the global – protecting our shared resources and heritage. It’s no longer adequate to simply focus on short-term, local goals. We are committed to this communal focus in our business and organizational practices, especially in working with other businesses and organizations with similar commitments to sustainability.
Environmental Stewardship: For Digitech, this is a shaping influence on every remanufactured printer cartridge we create. However, it extends to all aspects, not simply our product. One example is our hybrid delivery vehicle. Our goal is to always make sure that our total environmental impact remains as small as possible. In the same way, UBC’s stewardship includes sustainable choices for campus events, trips and document handling, as well as purchasing.
Accountability: UBC demands that we focus on sustainability at all levels of our organization. This aligns perfectly with our business goals. Our ISO certifications demonstrate our commitment by allowing our business practices to be overseen by an independent certifying authority. It is important that you see our goals and ideals in action. Sustainability isn’t propaganda, it’s a life-altering philosophy and strategy for change and we believe it is even more powerful when the change can be verified by outside observers. We remain accountable to UBC and all our clients, as well as to the world at large.
Since beginning its drive toward sustainability, UBC has become a leader among North American universities. It has achieved the Kyoto standards ahead of schedule and continues to move forward. One office on campus has even managed to become paperless, with very positive results.
As Digitech continues to grow, we are excited to help more businesses around British Columbia – particularly in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and Kelowna – reduce their environmental footprint and make a positive difference in the world.
It’s exciting to work with forward-thinking organizations and promote environmental practices. If your company has already outlined a strategy for sustainability, or if you’re thinking about changing your practices, we encourage you to contact us today.
Digitech supplies remanufactured toner cartridges to businesses like yours in Kelowna, Vancouver, and beyond. We’d love to serve you!
Posted by Chad on May 20, 2009 under HP, Printer Cartridge, Printing, Workplace |
Hewlett Packard’s LaserJet P2015 is an affordable solution for your home or small office printing needs. As one of the more basic LaserJet printers on the market, the P2015 is a quiet machine that offers high quality results.
First Impressions: The P2015 looks like HPs other contemporary printers with its square shape and two-tone charcoal-light grey colour scheme. However, it is a bit smaller than most, with a footprint of roughly 14 by 14 inches and only 10 inches tall.
The control panel for the LaserJet P2015 is very basic with only two buttons — go and cancel — and a few LED indicators. Configuration is handled through your computer, but this doesn’t mean it lacks onboard features. Setup is a snap for XP and while Vista users will have to visit the company’s website to download updated drivers, you won’t need any special expertise to install them. As usual, remember to pick up a USB printer cable to connect it to your computer.
Features: For such a small monochrome laser, the P2015 certainly holds its own. Of course, with a maximum monthly load of 15,000 pages, this printer won’t handle extensive office use, but it would be great for your desk or home office. Print speed is a speedy 25 ppm (pages-per-minute) with very sharp quality. Graphics are a little slower, but happily are without the white horizontal bands commonly seen in low-end lasers. The printing colour is nice and dark, almost reaching a true black that is rarely seen in such an affordable printer. However, if you plan to print high-res graphics at maximum print quality, you will want to upgrade the RAM (288MB max), but otherwise the 32MB onboard should handle any job.
The paper tray holds 250 sheets of either legal- or letter-sized paper, while the front-load tray adds another fifty, with print-through capabilities for envelopes or card stock. Options include duplexing, networking and an extra paper tray.
Variations:
P2015d - adds duplexing
P2015dn - adds duplexing and networking capabilities
P2015x - adds duplexing, networking and an extra 250-sheet paper tray
Final Assessment: While it won’t win any races, the HP P2015 is a handy little printer for your home office. Its footprint means it will easily fit in the place of your inkjet, while offering the higher quality of a laser printer. And it will certainly be quieter.
HPs standard one-year warranty should be more than adequate. The initial cost might be prohibitive, but remember you’re getting a laser, not an inkjet. Furthermore, with remanufactured toner cartridges, you’ll save a lot in the long run. Contact Digitech Laser for more information about service plans and replacement cartridges, especially if you live in the Okanagan or Greater Vancouver Regional District.
Posted by Chad on March 29, 2009 under HP |
The Hewlett Packard LaserJet 4000 laser printer hides great dependability and quality under an unassuming exterior and a deceptively low price tag. This monochrome laser is the perfect choice for any business with a wide range of printing options.
First Impressions: Although the HP LaserJet 4000 isn’t as stylish as some new printers, it certainly makes up for that under the hood. It comes in a simple light beige colour scheme and is unremarkably boxy in shape. Depending upon the feature-set you choose, it sits atop one or two paper trays for a grand total of 500 sheets. An additional feed tray opens neatly on the front of the printer for envelopes, cardstock, labels or other custom print jobs. Prints come out on top, next to a small, easy-to-use control panel. Three buttons and a small LCD display allow you to access various menu options, including paper-handling, resolution and network settings. The printer connects easily to a variety of systems, using either parallel or serial cables, or the optional network card.
Features: The HP LaserJet 4000 boasts a 1200-dpi maximum resolution, but even the 600-dpi mode looks great with HP’s onboard Resolution Enhancement Technology. The printer’s 17ppm maximum print speed isn’t super fast, but it will certainly get the job done. The standard 500-sheet load, in addition to a 100-sheet auxiliary tray means this printer will run a long time between refills. If that’s not enough, you can add an extra 500-sheet tray. The trays will handle legal as well as letter-sized paper with ease. Further options are available with different feature-sets.
Variations:
4000T – exchanges the single 500-sheet tray for two 250-sheet trays
4000N – adds an HP Jetdirect printer server card
4000TN – includes both feature-sets
Other aftermarket options include an extra 500-sheet tray, a 75-envelope power feeder, and a duplex accessory. The RAM can also be expanded up to 100MB.
Final Assessment: The HP 4000 is a great low-maintenance printer for busy offices. Its expansion capabilities mean it can be easily adapted to your specific needs. Of course, it includes HP’s 1-yr standard warranty.
Replacement Cartridges: If your business wants to save a lot of money on its printing, you can purchase remanufactured printer cartridges instead of OEMs for a fraction of the cost. Tired of unrealiability? Go with the good guys, Digitech Laser offers the highest quality replacement printer cartridges in Kelowna (and the rest of the Okanagan) and Vancouver (as well as the Lower Mainland), so contact us today and save big!
