Why are they called “laser” printers? Inside, a tiny laser beam shines across a rotating drum, creating a charged electrostatic drawing of the letters and images to be printed. Toner clings to the laser drawing until it’s transferred and heat-fused onto the paper.
A big advancement in the world of rubber stamps occurred in the mid-1990s when, for the first time, computer laser technologies were applied to the creation of rubber stamps. Today, engraved rubber laser stamps are the leading types of custom stamps for business and personal communications.
Do you know about the raw materials a rubber stamp is made of? Rubber stamps are usually made from latex rubber, wood for the blocks and adhesive based padding.
One thing to consider when it comes to buying office paper is its smoothness (with the lower the smoothness number, the smoother the paper). For presentations and public documents, you want a smoother paper, as this will result in a sharper printed image.
If you love pens but hate to lose caps, and yet you find clicking the top of a retractable pen distracting, twist-barrel retractable pens may be for you. These pens have no caps to lose, and still give you something to do with a less distracting mechanism than typical retractors.
Steel office furniture is not only functional and durable, but it’s also inherently “green.” Nearly 88 percent of all steel is eventually recycled into new products and uses, because it can be repeatedly reprocessed and repurposed with no degradation in metal performance.
Throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s, many of the most popular fountain pens were constructed of hard rubber. Why? The material was easy to machine, relatively inexpensive, widely available, and resistant to chemicals and wear.
Did you know that when it comes to mounted rubber stamps, the depth of the die has a significant impact on the quality of the resulting image? Basically, a die with good depth will help to ensure consistently smooth images.
In medieval times, white paper was considered far superior to shaded paper. This is because light coffee- of grey-colored papers were made of inferior materials. Paper bleaching didn't occur until the 19th century.
Polymer plastic hand stamps require a stamp pad for sponging of ink on their surface. This technology was first introduced in the 1970s and it is still being used.
You might think that the decision to make the ubiquitous Post-it Note yellow - the 3M Corporation has a patent on the name and the color - was based on science or research. You'd be wrong. The lab used in the creation process only had yellow scrap paper available.
Did you know that rubber stamps are actually very eco-friendly? Rubber itself is a natural renewable resource, and the production of rubber stamps creates very little waste. Additionally, rubber stamps that are no longer used can be recycled.
Did you know that for most offices, ink and toner for printers represents a significant portion of their office products budget? One way to cut down costs in this area is to always try to buy the high-yield versions of the ink cartridge. Typically, investing in multi-pack cartridges will save money as well.
If you have a small business, a multi-purpose printer that also faxes and copies is a great money-saving investment. For best results, select paper that is designed specifically for these office machines.
Is your office supply closet in worse shape than a kid's toy closet? Consider using labels to designate space on shelves for every item you regularly stock to keep things in their place.
Did you know there are five patents for self-filling fountain pens? The button filler, level filler, click feeler, matchstick feeler, and coin filler were produced from 1905 through 1913, and each worked a little differently to fill the pen with ink.
Did you know that pigment ink for rubber stamping doesn’t soak into the paper but instead remains on the surface until it dries? In pigment inks, the opaque color particles are actually suspended within the ink rather than dissolved into it like dye inks are.
What is the difference between self-inking and pre-inked stamps? Self-inking stamps are designed so that the rubber die stamps an internal stamp-pad, while pre-inked have the ink within the die itself.
For smaller businesses, owning a multi-functional printer/scanner/fax machine is an imperative; however, it must be fed regularly. Make sure you have enough paper and ink or toner (depending on your model) on hand every day.
Do cubicle dwellers complain about chair piracy? Try this solution: use a color-coding scheme when ordering chairs, giving each department its own identifying color. "Borrowed" chairs will stick out like sore thumbs.
Stencil art is popularly used in graffiti since stencil spray makes it quite easy and comfortable to use. Multi-layered stencils are used to provide different shades of colors to metals.
When it comes to buying office paper, keep in mind that the brightness rating tells you the whiteness of the paper (as it refers to the light reflecting property of the paper). Using the brightest papers will give you the brightest colors.
"Ergonomics" is a big buzzword in today's business world. In recent years, pen designers and manufacturers have worked hard to design pens that helps relieve stress when you're writing. Some are futuristic-looking, while others rely on grip cushion.
With modern-day technology, rubber stamps are easier to make and take such little time to produce! They can even be made in a store right in front of you!