Tank printer or cartridges: do the maths (2026)

June 24, 2026Startoner

Before spending €230 on an EcoTank or Smart Tank, do the maths. Break-even is around 9,600 pages: for 8 out of 10 homes it isn't worth it.

How to scan documents with your printer step by step

May 16, 2026Startoner

A guide to scanning with your multifunction printer to a computer, phone, email or USB. NARA recommends 300 DPI for text; we explain why 600 is rarely worth it.

How Many Pages Does a Cartridge Print: ISO Yield Explained

May 16, 2026Startoner

ISO yield is measured at 5% coverage; the five ISO 24712 patterns give just ~20% aggregate. Learn how to read the figure and work out how many cartridges you need.

Where to Recycle Ink and Toner Cartridges in Spain

May 16, 2026Startoner

Recycle ink and toner cartridges free in Spain: recycling centres, Tragatóner and manufacturer programmes. In 2023 only 37.5% of WEEE was recycled.

Laser or inkjet printer: which to buy in 2026

May 16, 2026Startoner

Laser or inkjet: an honest comparison of cost, speed and quality. Laser toner drops below 5 cents per page; ink runs 10-13. Choose according to your use.

How to Connect Your Printer to Wi-Fi (and Fix Dropouts)

May 16, 2026Startoner

Connect your printer to Wi-Fi via the panel, WPS or app, and fix dropouts. Most printers only work on 2.4 GHz, not 5 GHz.

How to Fix a Paper Jam (and Stop It Happening Again)

May 16, 2026Startoner

Remove jammed paper without damaging the printer and solve the phantom jam. HP recommends storing paper at 45-55% humidity to avoid them.

The Printer Won't Print Even Though It Has Ink: Solutions

May 16, 2026Startoner

The printer won't print even though it has ink: in 80% of cases it's a blocked queue, lost connection or clogged head, not the cartridge. A guide in order.

How to Clean the Print Heads (HP, Epson, Canon)

May 16, 2026Startoner

Clean the print heads and fix streaks, missing colours and faint printing. An automatic cycle uses just 0.5-1% of the ink. Guide by brand.

Printer Prints with Streaks or Lines: Causes and Solution

May 16, 2026Startoner

Streaks when printing: on inkjet they're clogged nozzles; on laser, drum or toner. Epson recommends a maximum of 6 cleanings in a row. Diagnose by pattern.

How to print from your phone: Android and iPhone (2026)

May 16, 2026Startoner

Print from your phone in three taps. A step-by-step guide for Android (Mopria, with 9,000+ compatible models) and iPhone (AirPrint), plus no-Wi-Fi options and common errors.

Printing in 2026: why it's still a rip-off

May 16, 2026Startoner

The manufacturer's cartridge costs more than the printer, and the ink can cost up to $10,000 per litre. It's not bad luck: it's market engineering. Here's the manual for stopping...

EcoTank vs MegaTank vs Smart Tank: 2026 Guide

May 5, 2026Startoner

Three tank printer ranges going head-to-head: cost per page, page yield, real reliability and which one fits your usage. Honest 2026 data, no manufacturer spin.

Legal warranty on compatible cartridges in Spain

May 3, 2026Startoner

A compatible cartridge carries 3 years of legal warranty in Spain (art. 120 RDL 1/2007), not 12 months. The law, the burden of proof and how to claim.

Nano-toner in 2026: what it is and whether it's really worth it

April 24, 2026Startoner

HP TerraJet promises 27% less energy and 78% less plastic. What nano-toner is, what the science says about PM2.5 particles and whether compatibles can match it.

Printing trends 2026 for SMEs and offices

April 24, 2026Startoner

The 7 printing trends that matter to an SME in 2026: AI, the PPWR regulation, MPS, security, the right to repair and 60-80% savings with compatible toner.

HP Instant Ink in Spain: is the subscription worth it?

April 12, 2026Startoner

How HP Instant Ink works in Spain, the 2025 plans (from €1.79 to €31.99), the limits, the cartridge lockout when you cancel and the compatible alternative.

Ink cartridges: a complete guide to choosing and buying

April 12, 2026Startoner

HP, Canon, Epson and Brother codes, XL vs standard, compatibles vs originals and firmware. Compatibles up to 60%-75% cheaper per page, without losing quality.

My printer doesn't recognise the compatible toner: what to do

April 7, 2026Startoner

Your HP, Canon, Brother or Epson rejects a compatible toner. In 63% of cases, cleaning the chip and reinstalling is enough. Step-by-step guide and legal basis.

The real cost of printing: the honest per-page calculation

March 30, 2026Mohamed Attahiri

The original cartridge costs more than the printer. A transparent per-page calculation: OEM vs compatible, laser vs ink, and why ink is dearer than Chanel No.5.

Counterfeit vs compatible cartridges: the difference

March 27, 2026Mohamed Attahiri

Compatible is legal, counterfeit is a crime. In 2023 the EU seized 152 million fake items: learn to tell a legal cartridge from a counterfeit in 5 minutes.