Inkjet or Laser Printer: Which One to Choose?

The one question that confuses us when buying a printer for home or business is whether to choose an inkjet or a laser printer. Just like everything else, there are benefits as well as drawbacks for both inkjet and laser printers. The basic difference between an inkjet and a laser printer is that the former uses ink cartridges whereas the latter uses a toner, static electricity and laser to print documents. Before deciding what to buy, take a look at the pros and cons of each and decide according to price, print quality and function:

Volume

Your printing volume should be your first factor in deciding a printer. If you need to print a high volume of pages ever day, then choosing a laser printer is the best choice for you. But if you need a printer for your home or small office and wouldn’t need to print more than a few sheets every day, then an inkjet printer is a good choice for you.

Print Quality

If you will need to print high quality images and graphics, then you might consider choosing an inkjet printer. Inkjet ink cartridges print has a slower speed but a higher quality.

Cost

Since high-quality images cost more to print, inkjet printers have a high cost per page. Toner ink cartridges aren’t cheap either but they last very long, making laser printers more cost effective.

The final choice will always depend on your volume of prints daily and the kind of printing you need to do. Toner ink cartridge refill may be costlier than ink cartridges but since they last much longer they are cost effective and good for printing crisp black and white documents. Whatever your requirements you will find both inkjet and laser jet printers to suit your needs.

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Silicon Valley PCB Assembly Company Announces Hiring of New Senior VP of Business Development

Alpha EMS Corporation, a Fremont, California-based PCB assembly service is proud to announce the appointment of Dave Kichar as the company’s Senior Vice President of Business Development. Dave brings over 30 years of experience in the electronic manufacturing services (EMS) industry and will play a strategic role in sales and marketing as well as managing key customer and supplier relationships at Alpha EMS Corporation.

Speaking about Kichar’s appointment to this senior executive position within the company, Alpha EMS CEO, Eric Chang says, “We are very happy to have Dave Kichar join us on our management team here at Alpha EMS Corporation. Some of our senior executives have worked closely with him in the past at a different organization and we recognize the value he brings to our team. He has a strong track record spanning three decades in the EMS industry. We are looking to his expertise in contract negotiations, supply chain optimization and high volume production management to drive growth and new product introduction (NPI) for our company. We welcome Dave and wish him the very best in his leadership role at Alpha EMS.”

Dave Kichar, newly appointed Senior Vice President of Business Development, Alpha EMS, spoke about his goals for the company and said, “My experience within the EMS world brings a high level of competency in supply chain management and customer relations. I will use these competencies to put together specific programs for each customer, in order to facilitate the highest level of execution and lowest level of liabilities for all. It is my goal to drive the Alpha EMS brand name forward and increase awareness and visibility throughout the markets that we serve. We want to be the preferred manufacturing partner for all OEM customers and our suppliers. Alpha EMS is truly a leader in the EMS industry with unique capabilities, skilled engineers, advanced technologies and equipment, as well as core expertise in serving a number of complex industry verticals. The recent ISO-13485 Certification in late 2013 is further proof of the company’s ability to deliver PCB assembly services that consistently meet customer specifications. The quality standards meet all regulatory requirements applicable to medical devices, semiconductor, networking, military, industrial manufacturing and related industries.”

Alpha EMS Corporation has a 48,000 square foot facility in Fremont catering to the needs of a broad range of Silicon Valley’s electronic industries, including medical, high-end industrial, industrial pc, military, mobile/wireless, networking, and semiconductor equipment companies. Every aspect of PCB assembly is handled in-house by a skilled team of engineers and service staff. Stringent quality control and full testing assures customers of the highest levels of accuracy and reliability.

About AlphaEMS:

AlphaEMS provides printed circuit board prototyping, flex PCB assembly, or medium and high volume printed circuit board run manufacturing for a wide range of companies in San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. For over a decade, design engineers have relied on our turnkey PCB assembly solutions to improve marketability and competitiveness. AlphaEMS is your one-stop shop to help you plan your project, acquire the proper PCB components, and assemble your printed circuit board products. We even provide quick FedEx delivery to meet your urgent quick turn requirements.

AlphaEMS is ITAR compliant certified, ISO-9000 certified, ISO-14000 certified and ISO-13485 certified.

For more information, please call (510) 498-8788.

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“Petworking” Pays Off With Petpav.com, Pet’s Best Social Network

On Petpav.com, pets aren’t just welcome, they’re the main attraction. And there’s no danger of their profile being taken down by Facebook’s pet police. Founder Lisa Fimberg launched the site because she wanted to create a social network where people and pets could connect with one another. “Petpav is all about our pets,” Fimberg explains. “It’s a safe and friendly place to talk about your pet(s) and the pet owners love and embrace it.”

Petpav came into existence because Fimberg found that other sites didn’t provide the mix of information and coziness that she was looking for in her Internet quest. Fimberg was visiting websites to get advice on what to do about her cat’s unruly night-time habits. She found sites that answered her questions, but realized that people who love their pets don’t just want information, they want a “petwork”…one that is fun, user friendly and pet-centric. And that’s how Petpav.com started.

“After signing onto petpav.com and filling out your pets’ profile, Sammy the site administrator, who also happens to be Fimberg’s cat, will welcome you. You’ll navigate to the petworking wall and introduce your pet and meet other pets and the people they own. The site is populated by pet lovers who are passionate about their animals,” adds Fimberg.

The site also provides articles that give advice on pet health issues, local pet events, and news on pets. The pet forum answers questions on subjects as varied as feline leukemia, keeping pets healthy during the winter season, what one need to know before they adopt a guinea pig or a rabbit, and many other topics of interest. They also have a resident veterinarian who can answer general questions.

Pet businesses can also become members, where they have the opportunity to become Pet Business of the Week. This includes being featured in PetPav.com’s weekly newsletter, as well as being promoted on social media sites Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Pet businesses can check out Petpav for the advertising it provides with the opportunity to directly target pet owners.

A special feature of Petpav is the contests that run throughout the year where one can win prizes. There’s the friendliest pet contest, the most social pet contest, favorite pet celebrities, and other fun ways to share the pet’s star quality and win valuable items for the pet. The first contest of this year is the Petpav Popularity Contest. Pets that make the most friends and share the contest on social media will be eligible to win prizes. The contest runs from February 3rd thru March 3rd

About Petpav

Petpav founder Lisa Fimberg established petpav.com so that pet lovers can have a social media site specifically designed for what she calls “petworking.” Members set up profiles for their pets, share news and information, and take part in contests and forums. Learn more at www.petpav.com

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Tann Electric Announces Restaurant Gift Cards For Loyal Customers

Tann Electric has reportedly extended restaurant gift cards for loyal customers. The gift card would be available on referral service.

A name of high repute across Kansas City electrical service and repair, Tann Electric was founded in 1991. The company caters to residential, commercial, industrial clients and restaurants across KC Metropolitan area & Lawrence.

“We are happy to announce that we launched a $25 gift card for our loyal customers who can send us a successful referral. If your referred friend consults us for a job, we will hand you a gift card to one of the most renowned restaurants around,” reported the PR personnel from Tann Electric.

The customers would be able to choose from a variety of restaurants – Boston Market, Taco Bell, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Chick-Fil-A, LongHorn Steakhouse, Lone Star Steakhouse, Red Lobster, Panera Bread Company, Panda Express and Noodles & Company.

He added, “For years, we have been one among the most respected electrical service providers in the Kansas City area. We promise to support your friend with the same integrity, seasoned attention and premium workmanship- that we have provided to you. With us, our clients can always be guaranteed of high quality service at cost-effective rates.”

The leading Kansas City home electric repair company is a full service electrical company that upgrades, remodel, repair & retrofit anything electrical. The firm manager commented on a comprehensive and expert assistance for all modern communications, electrical & computer needs. Added to electrical service/repair, Tann Electric helps in – data installation & trouble shooting, energy management/building automation, lighting/signs maintenance, generator/UPS services & proper functioning of kitchen equipment.

“We are your one-stop solution when it comes to any of your electrical, networking or computer needs. Given our strict adherence to optimum quality, we only work with high-standard materials that consistently exceed the National Electric Code & local regulations,” the manager remarked.

About Tann Electric

Tann Electric is a leading full service electrical company from Kansas City specializing in modern communications, electrical & computer needs. For more details, visit http://www.tannelectric.com

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