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Vint Collection Of Letterpress Printer Blocks Misc Unique Graphics Lot #1 VG NR |  |
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Vint Collection Of Letterpress Printer Blocks Misc Unique Graphics Lot #2 VG NR | |
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VINTAGE MICROGRAFIX PARALELL PRINTER GRAPHICS INTERFACE COMMODORE 64 VIC-20 NOS! | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 6h 38m |
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Sony Model UP-890MD Video Graphic Printer | |
4 Bids | US $133.49 | 1d 13h 38m |
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Printhead Cleaning Kit = Clean Canon PF-03 IPF 6100 Graphics Printer New Cleaner | |
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US $15.98 | 16d 29m |
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Antique Hectograph - Classroom Printer Wooden Box with Graphic | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 1d 4h 44m |
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Sony D895MD Digital Graphic Printer Thermal Printer | |
0 Bid | US $89.99 | 3d 22h 23m |
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Printers Letter C 4" Wood Printing Graphic Arts Block Letterpress Type | |
0 Bid | US $2.99 | 3d 17h 54m |
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Printers Letter C 5" Wood Printing Graphic Arts Block Letterpress Type | |
1 Bid | US $4.99 | 3d 17h 54m |
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Printers Letter C 6 3/4" Wood Printing Graphic Arts Block Letterpress Type | |
0 Bid | US $5.99 | 3d 17h 54m |
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Printers Letter E 4" Wood Printing Graphic Arts Block Letterpress Type | |
0 Bid | US $2.99 | 3d 17h 54m |
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Printers Letter E 6" Wood Printing Graphic Arts Block Letterpress Type | |
1 Bid | US $4.99 | 3d 17h 55m |
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Printers Letter F 3 3/4" Wood Printing Graphic Arts Block Letterpress Type | |
1 Bid | US $2.99 | 3d 17h 55m |
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Printers Letter G 4" Wood Printing Graphic Arts Block Letterpress Type | |
0 Bid | US $2.99 | 3d 17h 55m |
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Printers Letter H 5" Wood Printing Graphic Arts Block Letterpress Type | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 3d 17h 55m |
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Printers Letter J 4" Wood Printing Graphic Arts Block Letterpress Type | |
3 Bids | US $5.50 | 3d 17h 55m |
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Printers Letter L 6 3/4" Wood Printing Graphic Arts Block Letterpress Type | |
0 Bid | US $5.99 | 3d 17h 55m |
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PHOTO GRAPHIC IMAGE Paper 40 sheets 11"x17"Ink Jet Printer Gloss Finish NEW | |
0 Bid | US $10.99 | 5d 4h 57m |
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SONY UP-D897 Digital Graphic Printer | |
1 Bid | US $275.00 | 5d 5h 53m |
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BRAND NEW SEALED BROTHER P TOUCH PT-1500PC GRAPHICS LABEL PRINTER USB + SOFTWARE | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 5d 1h 6m |
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New Heavy Photo Paper 11" X 17" 40 Sheets Gloss Finish Ink Jet Printers Graphic | |
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US $11.99 | 4d 16h 52m |
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SONY UP-895MD VIDEO GRAPHIC PRINTER | |
0 Bid | US $199.99 | 5d 5h 37m |
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FlatBed Graphic Sign Vinyl Applicator Rogue Roller For Printer | |
0 Bid | US $11,999.00 | 5d 19h 50m |
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FlatBed Graphic Sign Vinyl Applicator Rogue Roller For Printer | |
0 Bid | US $11,999.00 | 5d 19h 51m |
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New Heavy Photo Paper 11" X 17" 20 Sheets Gloss Finish Ink Jet Printers Graphic | |
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US $6.99 | 4d 16h 52m |
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*New Ink Jet Print Photo Printer Paper*Matte Finish*100 Sheets*Graphic Image*NR* | |
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US $7.99 | 6d 3h 12m |
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Sony UP-960CE Video Graphic Printer | |
0 Bid | US $250.00 | 6d 1h 3m |
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SONY UP-895MD VIDEO GRAPHIC PRINTER Ultrasound printer | |
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US $289.99 | 6d 1h 10m |
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Panasonic KX-P1091 Printer with parallel graphics interface for Commodore 64/128 | |
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US $75.00 | 6d 8h 56m |
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Sony UP-870MD Video Graphic Printer Parts/Repair | |
0 Bid | US $9.95 | 6d 15h 55m |
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NEW Canon iPF8300 Wide Format Graphic & Photo Printer | |
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US $3,895.00 | 16d 23h 22m |
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Agilent/HP 37718A/B/C OmniBER 718 option 602 80-column in-lid graphics printer | |
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US $79.00 | 6d 19h 35m |
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NEW Canon iPF6300 Wide Format Graphic & Photo Printer | |
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US $2,895.00 | 18d 3h 18m |
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Okidata C9500hn Color Laser Wide Format Business Graphic Banner Printer 12 x 36 | |
US $850.00 | 27d 7h 34m |
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Teachers Friend TF-3569 Graphic Stars Printer Paper | |
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US $21.43 | 27d 17h 19m |
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Dranetz 626GP 626 GP Graphics Printer | |
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US $48.00 | 28d 19h 27m |
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Emerson Fisher Provox Graphic Printer | |
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US $150.00 | 27d 46m |
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COLOR GRAPHIC PRINTER P11-153 PII-153 CNC ADAPTOR | |
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US $114.39 | 27d 2h 9m |
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COMMODORE VIC-1525 Graphic Printer User's Manual VIC-20 64 128 | |
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US $9.00 | 26d 20h 21m |
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Sony UP-890MD Digital Photo Thermal Printer Ultrasound Video Graphic | |
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US $389.99 | 29d 1h 8m |
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Sony UP-D895 Digital Graphic Printer | |
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US $325.00 | 27d 6h 42m |
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wholesale lot Tyvek sheets craft material printer paper graphics mixed media 500 | |
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US $149.00 | 28d 2h 18m |
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wholesale lot Tyvek sheets craft material printer paper graphics mixed media 500 | |
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US $155.00 | 28d 2h 18m |
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wholesale lot Tyvek sheets craft material printer paper graphics mixed media 500 | |
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US $165.00 | 28d 2h 18m |
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wholesale lot Tyvek sheets craft material printer paper graphics mixed media 500 | |
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US $264.00 | 28d 2h 18m |
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wholesale lot Tyvek sheets craft material printer paper graphics mixed media 500 | |
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US $538.00 | 28d 2h 18m |
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wholesale lot Tyvek sheets craft material printer paper graphics mixed media 500 | |
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US $622.00 | 28d 2h 18m |
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sony up-850 graphic printer | |
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US $200.00 | 26d 22h 45m |
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Graphic Arts Japan 1965-6 - Japan Printers Association | |
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US $13.60 | 27d 13h 38m |
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Vintage Chicago Wheel Background Pattern Graphic Printers Block | |
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US $6.99 | 27d 22h 49m |
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Graphic Art and typesetting Photo Mugs |
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Graphic Art and typesetting firm advertisement from 1902 printers catalogue. Graphische kunst und gravier anstalit E a H Schussler, Leipzig, autotype und strichaetzungen fur illustrationen j Advert shows designer using pen and ink and machinery.. |
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New " World's Best Offset Printer / Graphic " Mug Occupations |
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If you are choosing the better gift. It is for you. This Mug & Pencil-Cup manufactured with the best technology of images. It guarantees the best print colors.This product could be used in your desktop, or to drink. You can use dishwasher and microwave too. If you need some product different that we don't have at the moment, just contact us to make speciality for you. |
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New " World's Best Screen Printer / Graphic " Mug Occupations |
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If you are choosing the better gift. It is for you. This Mug & Pencil-Cup manufactured with the best technology of images. It guarantees the best print colors.This product could be used in your desktop, or to drink. You can use dishwasher and microwave too. If you need some product different that we don't have at the moment, just contact us to make speciality for you. |
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CINDERELLA'S DOLLHOUSE LG List Price: $6.99 Sale Price: $4.99 |
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Create the dollhouse of your dreams!Product InformationYou can decorate an array of fairytale settings- from the tiny Mouse House tothe lavish Royal Palace where Cinderella meets her handsome Prince. You'll findhundreds of accessories to help you transform each room magically likesomething straight out of the story book!Activities Include Ballroom: Elegantly decorate the Palace for a gala ball. Garden: Explore and decorate the beautiful Palace gardens. Cinderella's Bedroom: Decorate her beautiful bedroom with endless choices of furniture and accessories. Kitchen: Make breakfast and have fun playing in the kitchen. Mouse House: Make a home with everyday items found around the Chateau.Product Features Decorate six charming rooms with endless accessories Wave the magic wand to bring Cinderella and her friends to life right before your eyes Find animated surprises everywhere Decorate Cinderella's beautiful bedroom with endless choices of furnitureMinimum Requirements Windows 95 98 Me XP Pentium 200MHz or faster processor 64MB of RAM 100MB free uncompressed Hard Disk space 8X CD-ROM drive 16-bit color DirectX compatible Sound Card 640x480 16-bit color DirectX compatible Video Card DirectX 8.0 (included) Java-compatible Web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator versions 4.0 or later) Optional: Windows compatible printerMacintosh Requirements 8.6 through OS X (In Classic Mode) iMac or G3 processor 233MHz or faster processor 64MB of RAM 128MB Virtual Memory 100MB free Hard Disk space 8X CD-ROM drive 640x480 thousands or millions of colors Video Display QuickTime 4 (included) Optional: Macintosh compatible printer Decorate Cinderella's castle, filling it with furnishings, pictures, and even food before bringing in the world's most downtrodden stepdaughter and her friends. With this game, Cinderella fans ages 5 and older can design their heroine's living spaces, print out especially well-decorated rooms, and experiment with a new variation on the age-old pastime of playing with dolls. Disney's Cinderella Dollhouse is really a basic paint program posing as a watered-down version of The Sims. Players decorate Cinderella's kitchen, bedroom, and ballroom, but instead of adorning each empty space with flat images, girls choose from a gallery of interactive objects. What does this mean? Put a flute in Cinderella's hand and she will actually play it; give her a tray of cupcakes and she will offer them to everyone in the room. Adding different characters to the mix will change what they do and say. Girls can thus create scenes where the wicked stepsisters argue, or--by swapping the cast around--they can induce the Prince to make a declaration of love to Cinderella. The number of possible combinations is respectably large, and Disney provides a monthly download of additional objects to keep gameplay from getting stale. Unfortunately, this game is something of a one-trick pony. Unlike an adult-oriented simulator, the characters' prerecorded responses to game objects are controlled by very simple rules. There are no deviations from the basic Cinderella script, girls cannot create their own characters, and ultimately, the animations don't disguise the fact that this is just another clip art gallery with new bells and whistles. Even with the game updates, older girls will outgrow the dollhouse swiftly. What's more, occasional sound glitches and a long introduction sequence--which can't be skipped--make the process of getting started tedious. That said, the game does have appealing graphics and expands nicely on the concept of an electronic sticker book--an activity that is usually tossed into other games as a poorly executed afterthought. For younger girls who are fond of this particular fairy tale, or who have already shown that they enjoy decoration-themed programs, Disney's Cinderella Dollhouse makes a good selection. --Alyx Dellamonica Disney's Cinderella's Dollhouse is a magical place where kids canplay and decorate the dollhouse of their dreams with Cinderella and all herfriends. Kids can decorate six different rooms, from the chateau Cinderella shares with her stepmother and stepsisters to the lavish palace where she meets her handsome prince. There are hundreds of accessories and millions of possible combinations, as well as numerous animated surprises. And once thefinal touch is in place, kids can wave a magic wand to bring the charactersto life, causing Cinderella and the other characters to play in the completeddollhouse. |
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Avery Half-Fold Feather-Edge Greeting Cards for Inkjet Printers, 5.5 x 8.5 Inches, Ivory, Pack of 20 (3251) List Price: $13.99 Sale Price: $7.97 |
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Avery Dennison Feather Edge Half-Fold Greeting Card 3251 Printing Media |
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Tattoo Flash Thermal Copier Machine STENCIL Maker Sale Price: $239.00 |
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Stencil Fax Thermal Copier Machine. This machine is not like the traditional 3M or Solar Copier Machine. No Messy Light Bulbs or Belts that need replacing. This easy to use copier is lightweight and fits neatly on any desk, counter, or work area. The size is 11" x 8.5" x 3". It is reliable and affordable and a must have for any tattoo shop! Stop tracing your outlines by hand. Time is money, and you don't need to spend 30 min tracing a outline. The Stencil Fax is specially designed for the Tattoo Industry. This machine is a must have for any serious tattoo shop or tattoo artist. The time you save with this machine will pay for itself in the first month! Specs * Lightweight and compact design * Reliable operation * BONUS - 10 pcs Master Transfer Paper * Uses A4 and A5 thermal paper (letter and legal) * Accepts any electricity 110v or 220v (specify if you prefer another plug) * No bulbs, belts, cylinders, or heating elements (LOW MAINTENANCE) |
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FELLOWES 99790 Air Duster List Price: $12.88 Sale Price: $10.94 |
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FELLOWES INC. FELLOWES PRESSURIZED 10 OZ. DUSTER RIDSFELLOWES PRESSURIZED 10 OZ. DUSTER RIDS Manufacturer : FELLOWES INC. UPC : 077511997907 |
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Large Easy Flyer, Carribean Pirate, 46" x 90" List Price: $23.95 Sale Price: $24.00 |
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We designed this kite for the flyer who wants zero percent frustration and one hundred percent fun! Simple assembly and no-hassle flying make these beauties the easiest kites to fly. With many designs to choose from, you're sure to find just the right Premier Large Easy Flyer to amuse the young and the young at heart. |
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HEWLETT PACKARD - HP Pavilion dv7t Quad Espresso Black Desktop replacement Laptop - Windows 7 Professional 64-bit , Intel Core i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB), 6GB DDR3 System Memory, 640GB SATA HD, 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 230M, 17.3" diagonal HD+ High-Definition HP LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1600 x 900), LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support , Webcam, Intel Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth List Price: $2,049.99 Sale Price: $938.00 |
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Get ready to rock your entertainment world and handle heavy computing tasks with our Pavilion dv7t Quad Edition series. Its highlights: Quad-core1 performance, 1GB of discrete graphics, and a 17.3" (diagonal) wide screen with 16:9 aspect ratio. Quickly get around and get things done with streamlined navigation. Browse the Web faster and more easily with Internet Explorer (Internet access required and sold separately). Share printers and documents with multiple PCs on your home network. Ports 4 USB (4th shared with eSATA port),1 Expansion Port 3. Additional Ports: IEEE 1394 Firewire, HDMI. Audio: Altec Lansing stereo speakers. Adapter: 120W AC Adapter. Dimensions: 16.2" (W) x 10.9" (D) x 1.37" (min H)/1.70" (max H). Weight: 7.74 lbs. Network Card: Integrated 10/100/1000 Gig Ethernet LAN(RJ-45 connector). PC Card Slot: 1 ExpressCard/54 Slot. Warranty: 1-year limited hardware support. |
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Digital Blue 602 Disney Pix Micro Cars Digital Camera List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $35.99 |
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DISNEY PIX MICRO - CARS |
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Zebra Print Star Die Cut Sticker - 5.5" Sale Price: $2.99 |
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This white vinyl sticker is die cut and is 5.5" tall. The white shown in the picture is the sticker, the black background is for illustrative purposes. |
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Avery Business Cards for Inkjet Printers, Matte, Ivory, Pack of 150 (27882) List Price: $11.99 Sale Price: $3.49 |
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Need a business card that really packs a punch? These heavyweight matte-coated Business Cards deliver vivid, high-resolution text and graphics that will impress colleagues and prospective clients. Simply take a tour of the Business Resource Center at avery.com to find and format free templates and then print them from your inkjet printer in minutes. This business card solution is truly a knockout. Convenient do-it-yourself cards mean that you can make changes and print new cards at a moment's notice. Heavyweight, high-quality card stock for a lasting professional appearance. Design and print business cards from your desktop in minutes. Print up to 10 cards per sheet. Compatible with inkjet printers. Customize and print using free templates from avery.com. Avery printable business cards are thick and customizable and deliver superior, professional-looking print quality. |
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Pantone CAPSURE Color Matcher List Price: $649.00 Sale Price: $520.00 |
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Created for professionals in fashion, home, and graphic design, as well as for contractors, paint retailers, and do-it-yourselfers, the PANTONE CAPSURE saves you time and money by capturing a color from any material and instantly matching it to PANTONE colors in less than three seconds. CAPSURE can match multiple colors from smaller and intricate patterns, as well as from a variety of surfaces. Accurate, lightweight, and portable, CAPSURE is powered by a rechargeable battery that can take thousands of measurements on a single charge. Preloaded software keeps multiple PANTONE color libraries up to date.Pantone CAPSUREAt a Glance:Instantly match virtually any color to PANTONE colorsCompensates for gloss and surface variations for better accuracyStores up to 100 color capturesRechargeable battery lasts for thousands of measurementsPreloaded software makes updating color libraries easyComes with Palette Application software, carry pouch, wrist strap, and USB cableOne year warranty for CAPSURE, six month warranty for batteryCaptures color from any surface, material or fabric. View larger.Instantly matches the color to preloaded PANTONE colors.View larger.Instantly Match the Color of Almost Any SurfaceThe Pantone CAPSURE uses advanced image capture technology to allow you to instantly match the color of any material or fabric to more than 8,000 preloaded PANTONE Colors. CAPSURE even matches small, patterned, and multi-colored textures and textiles, with the ability to extract, display, and match up to four dominant colors from an intricate pattern. CAPSURE comes preloaded with more than 8,000 PANTONE Colors.The Pantone CAPSURE uses advanced image capture technology to allow you to instantly match the color of any material or fabric to more than 8,000 preloaded PANTONE colors. CAPSURE even matches small, patterned, and multi-colored textures and textiles, with the ability to extract, display, and match up to four dominant colors from an intricate pattern.Powerful Features for Accuracy and VersatilityUsing real-time onscreen preview, built-in illumination, and compensation for gloss and surface variations, CAPSURE provides unsurpassed accuracy. It allows you to create palettes of favorite shades or customize palettes for specific projects. CAPSURE also provides harmonious shades and identifies related colors.Large Display and Storage for Viewing ResultsCAPSURE stores up to 100 color captures. It displays results on a large 1-3/4-inch color screen, so you can easily see results and ensure accuracy. For added convenience, you can annotate color captures with a voice recording and a time-and-date stamp.Preloaded Software Keeps Color Libraries Up to DateThe included Palette Application software allows you to automatically update color libraries through CAPSURE Sync. You can also toggle easily between multiple libraries and synchronize with popular design applications like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and QuarkXPress.Portable and Easy to UseThe rugged CAPSURE is compact and lightweight, weighing just 6 ounces with the included rechargeable lithium battery. You can take thousands of measurements on a single charge.Pantone warrants each instrument manufactured to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months. The battery is warranted for 6 months and replaceable at an authorized service center.What's in the BoxCAPSURE, Palette Application Software, protective carry pouch, wrist strap, USB cable, and quick-start guide. The Pantone CAPSURE is a new portable color reading tool that has a higher degree of accuracy than the Color Cue product. It stores up to 100 color captures. It extracts, displays and matches up to four dominant colors from an intricate pattern. Comes preloaded with more than 8,000 PANTONE Colors and automatically updates your stored libraries. Integrates captured colors into Adobe Creative Suite and QuarkXPress. |
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Stainless Steel Printers Line Gauge Sale Price: $12.50 |
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Made in the USA from the highest quality, spring-tempered stainless steel obtainable. 12" Two-sided line gauge. The front has 6& 12 point (picas) and inches in 16ths. The back has metric and point scales. Overall Size: 13 3/4" x 3/4" x .03" thick. Country of Origin: USA |
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Oki 43502001 - 43502001 High-Yield Toner, 7000 Page-Yield, Black-OKI43502001 Sale Price: $98.00 |
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From solid blacks to sharp lines, this cartridge does it all. Print vivid and detailed pictures, graphics, or text. Uses toner efficiently so that every page looks great. Device Types: Laser Printer; OEM/Compatible: OEM; Page-Yield: 7000; Supply Type: Toner. |
Printer Buying Guide
Printers are essential peripherals, performing a critical role as they render electronic information into tangible records or material output. You're simply not using your computer to its fullest potential if you are unable to print reports, presentations, letters, photos, or whatever it is you need to output. Choosing a printer can be confusing, however, in today's competitive, ever-changing landscape. This buying guide rounds out some of the more important criteria to consider before you make that all-important purchase decision.
Printing Technologies
This is the biggest decision to make before anything else. Your choice should be based on how you work and the kind of output you will be expecting from the printer.
Inkjet: Inkjet printers can deliver stunning color, so this is the way to go if you are mostly concerned with printing photos. Inkjets can be used for printing text, but the print speed is too slow if the primary purpose of the printer is document printing. To obtain more photo-realism, choose inkjets with an expanded range of colors that includes light cyan and light magenta in addition to the standard four-color CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black). The extra colors deliver more subtle color gradations in blue skies and skin tones. And if you print a great deal of black-and-white photos, consider photo printers with more than one variation of black ink or with gray inks. Many photo printers use color inks to produce a composite black, resulting in a muddy tint. A second black-ink cartridge and different shades of gray help maintain a neutral tone, with the gray ink allowing for subtle shading and thus improving the quality of black-and-white photos.
Dye-sublimation: Dye-sub printers can print continuous tones and a superior range of colors that laser printers are unable to, making them ideal for more demanding graphic applications or color printing. Dye-sub prints are also less prone to fading and distortion over time than dye-based ink prints. In addition, many consumer-based dye-sublimation printers can print directly from digital cameras and also accept memory cards. They are, however, more limited in the range and size of printing media that can be used usually letter-size paper or smaller.
Laser: Laser printers are the perfect choice if you need to print large amounts of text documents. They print faster than inkjets and have a lower cost of operation over the long-term even though they may cost more to buy initially. There are trade-offs, however. Monochrome laser printers produce crisp black-and-white text but cannot be used for color printing. Color lasers deliver excellent text and graphics but are much more expensive and can be costly to maintain.
Printer Usage
Some printers are good for general printing, while others are better at specialized tasks or combine several functions into one machine.
Photo: If you take lots of pictures, consider getting a photo printer. Photo printers can be in the form of photo inkjets which can print both photos and text; snapshot photo printers for outputting small 4x6-inch prints; or professional photo printers for large, tabloid-size photos and often including network connections to enable printer sharing. Most consumer and professional photo printers use inkjet technology, while most snapshot photo printers that print 4x6-inch prints rely on dye-sublimation technology. Regardless of the type or technology that is used, the most important thing to look for in a photo printer is photorealistic quality. Everything else is secondary.
General Purpose: As the name implies, general purpose printers can be used for printing almost anything, including text and photos. Choose a general printer with a laser format if you print more text than photos; and choose an inkjet format if you print more photos than text.
Multifunction: Multifunction printers (MFPs) combine in one device several functions such as printing, scanning, faxing, and copying. MFPs cost less than buying separate stand-alone devices and cut down on the hassle of setting up individual machines. If you are strapped for budget or space, consider these all-in-one devices. Take note, however, that a malfunction with one component takes down the whole device, and individual components may not be upgradeable. MFPs are available with either laser printers to emphasize speedy text printing and the occasional graphics output; or they are available with inkjet printers for vibrant photo printing.
Environment and Applications
When deciding on a printer, think about where and how you plan to use it. The home user will have different printing needs from that of the office worker, photographer, or traveler.
General/Basic home use: Versatile, affordable printers are the best choices here, and inkjets usually satisfy the printing needs of most home users looking to output photos from their digital camera or for other light printing needs. Ink cartridges can be expensive, so look for inkjets with separate cartridges for each color. This way, you need not throw out entire cartridges simply because one color has been used up ahead of the others but replace only the ones that run out.
Home office: An MFP may be a great device to have in your home office, especially if it comes with an automatic document feeder that can process multipage documents unattended. Extra onboard memory increases efficiency and allows for processing of larger graphics and documents with ease. And if scanning and photocopying are important to you, get an MFP with a higher resolution.
Photography: Photo printers are the obvious choice if printing photos is your main thing. Choose either the smaller, snapshot photo printer that produces 4x6-inch prints; or choose larger-sized, professional photo printers that are capable of delivering tabloid-size 11x17-inch prints even up to full-bleed 13x19-inch prints that include a border to allow room for registration marks.
Text printing: If printing large amounts of text is what you'll be doing most, monochrome standard laser printers are your best bet as they can turn out page after page of crisp text fairly rapidly. These printers are ideal for printing black-and-white text and simple graphics, so you may need to get a separate inkjet or photo printer in order to print color photos unless you wish to invest in the more expensive color lasers that can print both black-and-white and color documents.
Small network: A workgroup laser printer can be what you need if your home office or small office is built around a network. Workgroup lasers pack faster print speeds and have more memory to handle multiple print jobs. They also offer more advanced handling capabilities such as larger trays, and may offer duplex (double-sided) printing, sorting, and stapling. More expensive than standard laser printers, the majority of workgroup lasers are monochrome designed for printing text and simple graphics.
Traveler: For the businessperson on the go and looking to print, portable printers provide the solution with their compact size (small enough to fit into a briefcase), light weight (less than 5 lbs.), and handy power (operates on batteries or with a car charger). Newer models can print wirelessly making it a non-issue if you forget your USB cable at home. Some portables offer great extras such as a sheet feeder for automatic page feeding, are able to handle transparencies and envelopes, and even support an optional scanner cartridge that replaces the ink cartridge and turns the printer into a scanner. Portable printers are more expensive and print more slowly than standard printers, but convenience is what you're paying for.
PC-free printing
With something called PictBridge support, photo printers do not need to be connected to PCs to be able to print photos. PictBridge is a standard adopted by manufacturers of printers and digital cameras for PC-free printing, allowing photos to be printed straight from the digital camera to the printer by simply connecting them through a USB cable as long as the printer and digital camera are compatible. A variation to this idea is the ability for printers to read memory cards directly from a digital camera or other image-storing device by simply inserting the cards into designated printer slots.
Once the camera is connected to or the card is inserted into the printer, photos can be reviewed in a number of ways, depending on the printer model. Some may feature a built-in LCD screen that allows shots to be reviewed, edits to be made, and the ones to be printed chosen directly from the screen. Other models may let you create an index sheet similar to a contact sheet in film printing so you can mark the ones you choose for printing and rescan the sheet. Other printer models let you decide which shots you want to print straight from the digital camera. Many types of memory cards are available on the market today, so make sure the printer accepts the kind used by your camera for you to enjoy card-direct printing of photos.
Paper Handling
Paper is obviously an important issue in printing. Here are some important tips on paper handling for printers:
When buying a printer, make sure that it's equipped to accommodate all the paper sizes and types that you'll be using. If you need to print on heavy stock, for instance, make sure the printer can handle the heaviest paper you use. For this purpose, a printer's paper path can give an indication of how it handles paper: Inkjets generally use straight-through paper paths, while lasers use S-shaped or U-shaped paths. Generally speaking, the straighter the path, the thicker the media that can be used. However, the curved paths typical of laser printers also makes it possible to have more flexible configurations for input and output trays.
Using the correct type of paper will also make a difference to your printing. Inkjets can print on a variety of matte or glossy photo paper, but make sure you choose the right kind of paper for your printer to obtain optimal print results. For example, matte papers are suitable for both pigment and dye-based inks, while luster finishes are generally more suitable for dye-based inks.
In terms of size, most inkjets and lasers can handle printing of letter and legal sizes. If you need to print larger prints, however, consider a printer that can handle sizes like 11 by 17 inches. You may also consider getting a printer with multiple paper drawers if you'll be switching between different paper sizes on a regular basis. For a laser printer, multiple output trays, duplexing (double-sided printing), collating, and automatic stapling can be additional useful features.
If you plan to use third-party paper, make sure it works well with your printer. Before you buy a large quantity of third-party paper, try a few samples by printing the same photos on both the printer manufacturer's paper and the third-party paper, and then compare the results.
Printer Specs and Key Features
Printers feature various specifications, so navigating the spec sheet intelligently requires familiarity with what each specification entails according to the printing technology involved or for the type of usage planned for the printer.
Resolution: For laser printers, 300 dpi is adequate if all you need is to print black-and-white text, but choose at least 1200 dpi for photorealistic grayscale or color printing. For inkjets, choose one featuring 1200-dpi or higher resolution with a droplet size of 4 picoliters or smaller for sharp, clean output. With photo printers, resolution varies according to technology: Output at 300 dpi by photo printers using dye-sublimation technology is comparable to photo printers using inkjet technology outputting at 1200 dpi or higher.
Speed: Speed ratings vary greatly, and the print speeds cited by manufacturers usually refer to printing in draft mode or at the lowest resolution. For laser printers, a more accurate way of measuring actual print speed is to time just how long it takes from the minute you hit "Print" to the time that it takes the printer to warm up, spool the job into the print queue, and for the printed output to finally come out. For inkjets, print speed is not one of its stronger suits; so don't be overly concerned with this spec.
Memory: Extra memory will come in handy for laser printers to enable them to handle large graphics and documents more easily. Check the maximum upgradeable memory allowed for your printer, if it features a hard drive with similarly upgradeable memory, and if the printer can use generic memory or needs the manufacturer's brand. In the case of inkjets, memory is built-in and not upgradeable, but this is not an issue inasmuch as processing occurs on the side of the computer so there's no need for large amounts of installed RAM to begin with on inkjets.
Connectivity: Most printers today no longer support the older parallel connection but feature instead USB 1.1 or Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) either of which should work fine with USB computers. For printers to be used on a network, it will need to have an Ethernet port to enable printer sharing. For more flexible printing options, you may want to look for printers with infrared input/output ports that allow wireless printing from notebooks or other devices with infrared ports. And if high-speed or long-distance printing is what you need, consider printers with a FireWire port.
Consumables and cost per page
The purchase price of the printer is just the beginning of its overall cost because over time, the hidden cost of ink or toner, paper, and parts will add up. These "hidden costs" are the consumables; dividing the total cost of consumables by the number of pages that can be produced from the consumables gives you the cost per page. Laser printers offer the lowest cost per page, using relatively inexpensive toner and normal-weight, uncoated paper. On the other hand, cost per page for inkjets can be four or five times as much, depending on how much ink you use and the cost of the paper normally more expensive, coated, glossy paper for higher-quality color output. The tank configuration for inkjets should also be taken into consideration. Inkjets with a single cartridge for the colored inks will incur higher replacement costs because the cartridge must be replaced as soon as one color runs out even if the cartridge still contains plenty of ink for the other colors. To save costs, get an inkjet with separate cartridges for black and each individual color.
Print Quality
All the specs and fancy features in your printer won't mean a thing if you don't have good, solid print quality whether of text or photos to back it up.
Text: Text should be smooth and crisp. At the smallest font sizes, the individual letters should be clearly readable, and they should not bleed into one another. Medium-size fonts should have no fuzzy edges, and the largest fonts especially bold ones should be filled with solid black, not a muddy brown or bluish tone. You should also be able to see well-formed and well-rounded counters (the openings) in letterforms; if you don't, it's usually a sign of the printer laying down too much ink. (Remember, however, that inkjet printers will display some wicking on plain, 20-lb. paper, as the ink bleeds along the paper fibers.)
Graphics: For color printing, look for gradients or areas where a color goes from dark to light. Color should transition smoothly, and you should not see any color banding, where distinct bands progress from dark to light. On a test page, you will likely see a gradient bar that goes from black to white through a series of progressively darker gray shades; the transition from shade to shade should be smooth without a noticeable line. Also, look for a nice balance of colors in color-graphic printing something that's not overly saturated nor flat and washed out.
Photo: A good photo print should like the original photo. Colors should be accurate and balanced, vivid but not oversaturated. Good detail should be present in all areas, with no jagged lines or pixels or any other visual artifacts. Good contrast should exist between shadow and highlight areas not muddy or flat and without color. You may not always be able to tell the difference from one great print to another, but almost everyone can recognize a bad print when they see one. Trust what you see.
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what is the difference between "Graphic Printer" and other laser printers?
I do need a b/w printer to print my freehand line drawings(JPEG),
I saw some laser printers titled "graphic printers". are they esp. good for printing graphics? so if the same price, a "graphic laser printer" prints graphics/JPEG drawings better than a regular laser?
anyone can recommend one around $200? thank you.
i think graphic printers are the same as laser printer but with higher dpi and that can print on papers bigger than A4. and they are quite expensive.
so with that small budget u gonna get normal laser printer.
good luck
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