The Inky Shop Blog

Make school holidays creative and fun with awesome home printables

by Caryn Porritt January 25, 2021

Keeping the kids occupied and enjoying themselves doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, there are plenty of great ideas that will let them get creative these holidays. All you need is your home printer and some art supplies.

The pros and cons of working from home

by Caryn Porritt January 19, 2021

Depending on the industry, many more businesses have in recent months, and out of necessity, initiated the 'work-from-home' option for their employees in an effort to comply with Covid-19 social distancing and lockdown regulations.
There are, of course, pros and cons to working from home. Let's take a closer look at both.

Posted in home office, home printer, telecommute, work from home

Printable Christmas cards, tags and wrapping paper

by Caryn Porritt November 14, 2020

‘Tis the season to be jolly and cut down on those Christmas costs. At The Inky Shop, we always encourage our customers to make the most out of their home printers. It's the perfect time to get creative! Here are the printables you need to create your own cards, gift tags and wrapping paper.

Unpacking Page Yield

by Caryn Porritt October 13, 2020

Page yield. This printing industry buzz term is often misunderstood and can lead to frustration if you don't get a handle on what it really means. Set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), this benchmark was developed to help consumers more easily compare functionality and performance of different printer brands and models. Contrary to popular belief, it isn't an accurate indicator of how many pages your cartridge will print. Read more to find out why.

10 Ways to Save Money

by Brett Porritt August 26, 2020

Right now, many of us are feeling the pinch. This is especially true for those who have been retrenched or taken pay cuts during this period. It’s a tough time for a lot of people, which is why we all need to find ways to do more with less.
If you’re interested in a few life hacks that’ll help save you money, keep reading. We’ve got ten to share...

Inkjet vs. laser printing: Which should you choose?

by Brett Porritt July 20, 2020

The time for a new printer has arrived, but with so many options to choose from, even the experienced buyer might feel overwhelmed. The first question you must ask yourself, before being distracted by all the fancy features printers come with these days, is whether you want to buy an inkjet printer or a laser printer?

Enjoy a stress-free holiday with these printable activities for kids (with download links)

by Caryn Porritt July 01, 2020

The holidays are here. Keep the kids busy with activities that will entertain and educate them - all thanks to your printer.

Posted in printable activities, printables, printer, printer cartridges

Printer firmware: Things you should know before clicking ‘update’

by Brett Porritt April 22, 2020

Unfortunately, some updates are designed to restrict the use of third party consumables. Once this update is in place, you're limited to using the expensive original brand printer cartridges. If you prefer using after-market consumables of your choice, such as The Inky Shop's quality, affordable alternative cartridges, updating your firmware isn't always the best idea. It's advisable to read through the information before agreeing to the firmware update.

2020 Resolutions for small and home business owners

by Caryn Porritt January 15, 2020

A new year means a new mindset for many of us, especially as we get back into the swing of things with life and work. For those who own small businesses or work from home, there are a few ways in which some of your everyday processes can be made easier. We’ve even got a couple of ideas on how to bring in a little fun too.

Caring for your printer cartridges

by Caryn Porritt November 12, 2019

Keeping the printer fed and happy is a costly affair, cartridges can be expensive. The less you have to replace the ink the better. Buying alternative cartridges can help cut down costs, but proper care and handling can also go a long way to helping your ink cartridges last longer.

Posted in affordable, cartridges, home office, inkjet cartridges, printer cartridges, quality, small office home office

Why generic printer cartridges won't void your printer warranty

by Caryn Porritt November 12, 2019

“You shouldn’t use no-name cartridges. Your printer warranty will fall away!” If we had R50.00 for every time we’ve heard that one, we’d own an island in the Bahamas by now. And if there was some truth in that, our business might have even gone under. We’re here to set the record straight…

Ideas to spring clean and reorganise your office

by Caryn Porritt September 03, 2019

Staying productive and keeping focus is a tall order if your office is in disarray. When everything has its place and things are organised, it’s amazing how much more you can get done. Why not use a few of these tips to do your very own spring clean and embrace a more organised desk?

Posted in affordable, cartridges, home office, home printer, ink, inkjet cartridges, laser toner cartridges, printer, printer cartridges, quality, small office home office, soho, workspace