Printing today consumes a huge quantity of ink with the printing of high resolution photos or graphics from the web. In fact, more often than not, after purchasing ink for your printer just 5 times, you have spent the same if not more than your actual printer cost. Many would argue that the printers should just be given away so that they can sell you the highly priced ink cartridges. You’ll even find that some ink cartridges alone cost almost as much as the printer did! So we’ve concluded that ink cartridges are very expensive and understand that our customers could use a little help. By following the simple suggestions below, you can make your ink cartridges last a whole lot longer, leaving your pocket that much better off.

• When printing out documents that are in black and white such as plain text, make sure you use your black ink cartridge. Many people are unaware that if you print black with a colour ink cartridge, your printer mixes various colours to create the black ink. This kind of thoughtless printing drains your colour ink cartridge a lot faster than it would exhaust a black ink cartridge – what a waste!
• When printing off rough drafts make sure to select draft mode which is the lowest resolution setting. This will use far less ink than a higher quality setting. Just remember, when you’re ready to print the final version, switch back to high quality mode.
• The above suggestion is also applicable when it comes to printing receipts and documents to be filed for future reference. So next time you need to print off your online electricity bill, use the lowest resolution possible, making sure however, that you can read it.
• There are often times when you do not need the entire document printed, or the entire website page. For example when printing recipes from websites you end up with the entire website page contents which is unnecessary. If you only print 1/2 of a document every time, the duration of the life of your ink cartridges will double. If you can skip printing the images your ink cartridges will last even longer! All you need to do is select the requested part of the document, right click, and then select “print”- simple.
• Branded ink cartridges are a favourite. However, if you haven’t spend a fortune on your printer you could give reconditioned ink cartridges a go. All printer manufacturers are keen to tell you that refilled ink cartridges can damage your printer, however this rarely happens.
• When shopping for a new printer, take a look at the cost of the ink cartridges. If you don’t check, you could land up with a printer which requires ink cartridges that cost £30 or more. Look further and you’ll find a cheaper option!

Welcome to our Office 365 blog spot where you will find all the latest products, brands and discounts, with all the information you could possibly need to make those informed choices which are so important when making an online purchase. We are one of the UK’s largest suppliers of stationery and office provisions online, offering unbeatable prices and a huge choice of over 30,000 stationery and office products. Office 365 are an Investors in People accredited company who look after their employees. Staff are well trained, fairly paid, appreciated and respected with their ideas and input helping to move the company forward every day. This is why at Office 365 we retain our staff who are ultimately happy in their work which shows in their level of customer service! We are proud to offer a friendly and professional service at all times, leaving our customer more than satisfied. We want you to be totally satisfied with every purchase you make from Office365. It is our aim to offer you value and quality at outstandingly low prices. This is why we offer you a price match promise, guaranteeing that we won’t be beaten on price. Our most popular office products include paper, ink cartridges, labels, office furniture and office stationery, offering the latest technology throughout. We recommend brands such as 5 Star for those on a budget, and a range of prestigious brands for those looking for a little extra. If you’d like some help choosing the right brand for you, feel free to contact our stationery specialists on 0870 766 1624.

At Office 365, we also have a Green Products list which is aimed at assisting you in becoming more environmentally friendly without having to spend more money, but still guaranteeing high quality, competitively priced products. For all orders over £40 (across ALL of our stationery products) we offer free delivery. The majority of orders received are despatched on the same day, however if your order is urgent, please call to check stock availability.

• Lowest prices guaranteed with our Price Match Policy
• Fast office stationery free delivery on orders over £40
• 100% secure, safe & trustworthy online & telephone service
• More than 30’000 stationery products
• Quality guaranteed
• Serving thousands of customers who re-order regularly

With identity fraud at an all time high, it has become crucial for every business and household to shred their personal documents and sensitive information. Identity fraud is a real threat to us all today, almost every week we hear of a story reaching the news that relates to the loss or misuse of personal information. It doesn’t matter who you are; it’s unsettling to know that your information is vulnerable and that it could happen to you. It is fundamentally imperative that we all take steps to protect ourselves and those around us. Once your identity has been stolen, that criminal can live a life under your name, ruin your credit scoring and ultimately damage your reputation. They may even commit fraud or other crimes in your identity and potentially this will affect every aspect of your life. With around 4.4 million victims in the UK and Ireland alone, the chances are you will know someone who has been affected.

We are all aware that thieves cannot steal what they cannot read and for this reason the only reasonable step we can take is to completely dispose of personal and confidential information so that it doesn’t end up in the wrong hands. Experts agree that shredding is the best way to dispose of sensitive information and at Office 365 we have quite a few.

To prolong the use of these vital tools, paper shredders need to be maintained. We have some hints here which will help you save money in doing so. Ignoring the simple steps can cost you greatly in new parts, labour and even a new shredder. Shredder oil need only be used every 3 or 4 uses when shredding paper, however you must take great care to follow these steps, otherwise you may end up using the entire bottle within just a week!

1. To avoid paper jams in your shredder, avoid shredding objects that might cause a jam. These could include staples, paper clips and tape. Check the paper you are shredding to make sure that it’s nice and flat so it will be easy to shred. Creased or folded paper can often be difficult to shred.
2. When you’ve removed any objects which may cause a jam, divide the paper you wish to shred into smaller sections. Your paper shredder should state its capacity somewhere on the side, or refer to the manual. If you are unable to locate this information, don’t take the risk. Shred small amounts and always shred less than the recommended value. If your machine has a limit of 20, we recommend that you shred no more than 15 sheets. Be kind to your shredder and it will be kind to you.
3. When you have finished shredding your paper, always empty the basket. This step is often forgotten and can result in the paper working its way back up into the shredder engine, jamming your machine. Shredder sacks can come in very useful when collecting your shredded paper.
4. To avoid paper jams in your shredder, you should oil it after every 3-4 uses. Shredder oil is available in both oil bottle and oil sheet formats and can be found here at Office 365. Without the use of this oil, small pieces of paper can become lodged in the machine resulting in friction which inevitable will cause a paper jam. Oiling your shredder regularly will ensure that the paper slides right to the blades and doesn’t get stuck on its way out.

Today, the most frequently laminated items are used for signage, reference documents, filing documents, labelling, identifying items, continuous banners and for general everyday use. With this in mind, GBC has a vast range of pouches specifically designed for the above applications amongst many others. GBC understand and appreciate the different environments in which lamination takes place and have developed High Speed, Self Align, Self Adhesive, Selection Packs and Premium Quality pouches to suit each environment.

Did you know?

• The thickness stated in microns is the total thickness of both sides of the laminating pouch. So a 150 micron pouch is made up of two sides of 75 micron
• As laminating pouches are typically sealed along the shortest side and left open along the other three sides, positioning is easy for all capabilities
• Photos and glossy prints can also be laminated when the correct pouches are used
• Pouches range in thickness from 150 micron to 500 micron
• GBC laminating pouches are available in several sizes from A5 through to A3
• For a more flexible finish choose 75micron or less and for a more rigid document choose 175mic or 250mic per pouch side

The most popular A3 laminating pouches are those made by GBC. This is probably due to their extensive research into laminating environments and their understanding of consumer needs. In fact, GBC are the leading brand in laminating products and have been for more than 60 years! Our most popular pouch just got better with an added 57% off! Featured to your right is our GBC Premium Quality 250 Micron A3 Laminating Pouches.

• Hi quality pouch construction
• Large size pouches ideally formatted for signage, poster and publicity applications
• Rounded corners for safety
• Suitable for use with or without carriers
• Supplied with stitched carrier
• High Gloss Finish
• Usable with all Standard Pouch Laminators that have a Lamination width of at least 426 mm
• 250 microns
• A3
• Pack 25

These pouches give a tough, glass-clear laminate to both sides of a document which provides rigidity, water-proofing, tamper-proofing and a great looking finish in one simple process. GBC are renowned for providing solutions for all laminating requirements so that their customers can protect, preserve and present their documents as simply and efficiently as possible.

Kores is a family owned company that was founded in 1887 in Vienna, Austria. Today the company is managed by the third generation of the family, CEO Mr. Peter Kreskas. The company have an enormous variety of products in the school, office supplies and hardcopy segment, which is why they are the worldwide biggest private establishment in this segment.

Kores is a company owned by two brothers Peter and Robert Kreskas. Their products are sold all over the world under the Kores brand in over 70 countries and in 14 languages; in fact the trademark is more than 123 years old! At Office 365 you will find our range of Kores products, namely their typewriter ribbons which were launched in 1912. Take the Kores Compatible Ribbon Featured below for example. This compatible carma 1024 twinspool ribbon is suitable for use with the Olympia CA/CP/CDP/CPD, the Sanyo CY2000 and the Smith Corona SX. It consists of a nylon fabric and is available with us for just £1.09, that’s 48% off the recommended retails price!  

Kores Ribbons are modern, high-tech products of careful development and precise technique. They understand the 4 important components for the quality of ribbons: the correct supporting material, the covering ribbon colour, an accurate body as well as the precise production. There are different supporting materials needed:

Correctable C-Film for ambitious correspondence with your typewriter or HD-Nylon, which is the most frequently used fabric for the production of modern ribbons for wire printer and cash desk systems.

Kores Ribbons ensure the following characteristics: Intensive and consistence typeface, long life formula, smear resistant, contract proofing secure (for Nylon Ribbons).

An ethical company, Kores do not believe in discrimination of any kind and employ over 50% of their female staff into management positions ensuring a more rounded management team whose strengths lie in all areas. They employ over 30 nationalities and a total of 1.000 people. Kores are now into their 4th generation of Kreskas, a family who have managed the company since 1887 to 2010.

Today, by popular request we are going to introduce you to our top brand for printers and printer cartridges. They are a brand I am sure you are aware of and you’ve probably even had some of their products yourself at one stage. If this is the case, I’m pretty confident in saying you were impressed at the time.

Epson are a company world renowned for their superiority and who concentrate their main focus on their customers, which is why we like them so much. They understand that by putting the customer first, they create true value for their users. Epson intend to achieve this customer popularity through the continuous redefinition and reinforcement of their product portfolio, by striving to produce products of excellent value (suitable for any pocket) and by strengthening their corporate culture of creativity and challenge. They aim for all of this to support their global aim to increase revenue and profit, whilst also contributing to the society in which they work society.

The company are now a name we all know through every household and every office. They are a progressive brand who have become trusted throughout the world through their commitment to customer satisfaction, environmental conservation, unique innovations and teamwork. It is because of all this that they are able to be confident in their collective skills and meet challenges with innovative and creative solutions. As time changes and technology is on the increase; print, projection and display needs are also progressing. Epson respond with products that break through these barriers of what is currently possible so that the customer can see a brighter, smarter, future.

If you have an Epson Printer, you will want to purchase the relating Epson consumables to guarantee the superior quality that we have all come to exepect from Epson. You can achieve the finish you desire and the quality you need from Epson Printer Cartridges. Why not browse our selection and choose from a great range of other consumables too.

The Green Bit

At Epson, they are aware that planning for the future requires a strong commitment to the environment. That is why they strive to create innovative products that are reliable, recyclable and energy efficient. They understand that better products that use fewer resources help ensure a better future for us all. So, based on Epson’s understanding of the Earth’s current situation, they have established the Environmental Vision 2050 to help guide the company’s environmental activities over the next four decades. In recognition of the Earth’s carrying capacity and it’s limitations and believing that everyone must share responsibility for reducing environmental impacts equally, Epson is aiming to reduce CO2 emissions by 90% across the lifecycle of all products and services by the year 2050. As a member of the ecosystem Epson will also continue to work towards restoring and protecting biodiversity together with local communities. During the next 10 years however, Epson will pursue four actions geared toward achieving the goals of Environmental Vision 2050.

It is the parts that account for the highest percentage of CO2 emissions in the lifecycles of their products. To limit the environmental impacts stemming from parts, Epson will conduct fundamental reviews at the product design phase to shrink parts sizes and weights, and to reduce part counts. At the same time, they will enlist the understanding and cooperation of suppliers in realigning production centres and overhauling distribution and logistics. In addition to extending the service life of its products, Epson will seek to build a business model that enables an efficient resource cycle. Among the areas to be examined will be product reuse, leasing and rentals.

Cleanrooms are the single largest source of direct CO2 emissions at Epson, accounting for the release of approximately 300,000 tons of this gas! Epson promise to put together a team of experts from product manufacturing, basic facilities and other relevant departments to promote the development of technologies that will limit cleanroom energy needs. This team will ensure that energy is used for the shortest duration possible, and only in the space and amount necessary. They will also further reduce energy use through cleanroom consolidation.

Epson will enlist the cooperation of local governments and NPOs/NGOs in creating re-forestation programs in line with the needs of the communities in which they operate. They will also gather ideas from employees and provide assistance for environmental preservation programs they can participate in. This 10-year plan will be a company-wide effort. They will take a flexible approach to their planned initiatives, adapting them, as needed, to changes in areas such as academic views or elevated stakeholder interest in environmental issues. In this way, initiatives will gradually evolve to allow the company to maximise its potential.

In line with their Environmental Vision 2050, Epson have established European-wide collect and recycle programmes for printer consumables. They also ensure that they are fully compliant with the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive in countries where their products are sold. Epson commit to recycling all laser printer cartridges collected. By following a specific process and using the most advanced technology, all toner parts can be recycled, reducing waste and increasing the amount of material re-used.

As we have established many times already, 5 Star are the leading brand in value for money products. But they really are worth bragging about, so what’s the harm in bringing them to your attention again?5 Star have developed a range of quality products to suit every pocket and over their 15 years of ‘Stardom’ have developed their ideas and techniques further in order to improve their image and reliability. For example, each of their products now has attractively designed packaging for clearer product display and product information, plus all 5 Star products feature a 12 month, no quibble guarantee!

Featured to your right is our 5 Star Office Laminating Pouches which are the ideal solution for all laminating machines. The pouches are 150 microns and have that super glossy finish that is so sought after. They produce perfect finishes every time on all your A4 documents. And for a box of 100 the price isn’t at all bad either. These 5 Star pouches are on a super saver special offer at the moment. You can save your self a massive 86% when you purchase these pouches. So while stocks last you can pick these up for a mere £4.21! And for a full selection of A4 Laminating Pouches, check out the site.

Did you know that Office 365 have joined the 21st century? You can now find us on the social networking site – Facebook by selecting the following link; http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=44360482033&topic=11429. Take advantage of all our special offers by checking out our page where you will be the first to see all our latest offers and even make some suggestions of you’re own. So if you have a product in mind that you’d like to see on sale, why not let us know, you could be pleasantly surprised! 

Prices valid as of 22/10/09 – Pick up your bargains whilst stocks last!

At Office 365 we understand that you don’t always want to spend a lot on those items you buy so frequently, for example printer cartridges, however, with these things, quality is essential. It is normally a difficult chore to find a product that meets both quality and value requirements and why should you have to compromise? So we decided to do a little research and came up with Armor. We believe we can trust in the Armor group, they fully control the whole design and manufacturing process for their range. Armor cartridges designed for Canon and Epson are 100% new, including the chips. Their full control of the development and manufacture of inks, cartridges (mould design, plastic injection, component assembly), filling, chip technology, quality control and packaging allows them to provide the optimum quality.

Our Armor cartridges for HP (integrated print head) are re-manufactured from cartridges that have undergone a single original operating cycle, this is one way they guarantee the best quality. Every part of the production process undergoes vigorous testing: Virgin cartridge, inspection of electronic components, nozzle checks, individuals tests per cartridge, transport blocks and packaging.

Featured to your right is the Armor Compatible Inkjet Cartridge Black [Canon BX3 Equivalent]. This cartridge is compatible with the Canon B100/B110/B150 and MP10 Multifunctional printer/fax/scanner/copier. Plus get a 2 year guarantee!

Armor have achieved a level of quality that is guaranteed by over 50 performance, autonomy and compatibility tests, validating the physical and chemical properties, along with the print characteristics. Each Armor plant is Iso 9001 version 2000 certified and all Armor inkjet cartridges are guaranteed for a very reassuring 2 years!

Our Armor inkjet cartridges can save you between 20 – 40% on your consumables budget, while maintaining optimum print quality, so now there’s no need to compromise!

We have a full selection of Black Inkjet Cartridges on offer at Office 365, so if this ones not for you, why not take a look at the rest! If you need a little help finding the correct consumables for your machine, try using our Printer Supplies Finder, alternatively, call one of our team on 0870 766 7624.

The Green Bit

Armor makes a long term commitment to the environment by supporting Clean Up The World Actions (www.cleanuptheworld.org). Don’t throw away your empty cartridges, they can be collected and recycled and with cartridge collection and recycle points and bins all over the place, there are no excuses!

Remanufacturing means respect.

All Armor remanufactured cartridges are made from empty collected cartridges. Result – Less waste is generated! - On average, 60% less CO2 emitted and more than 30% energy saved!

The number 1 priority for Armor is the recycling of waste from production.

Dismantling, recovering. Whenever cartridges are not remanufactured, they follow a rigid recycling process that takes them through full dismantlement to the recovery of different parts, via specialist channels.
The result: toners, aluminium, plastics, iron…
All cartridge materials that are not re-used by Armor are recovered.

No landfill, no export, no incineration.

In simple terms, they recycle all materials!

Armor NEVER buries its non-remanufactured cartridges
in landfill sites.

Whether it’s a classroom, a boardroom, a control room or a hotel ballroom, at Office 365 you will find projection and presentation solutions for every environment. Our favourite range is by a brand who have formed experience by dealing directly with the customers themselves. 3M has worked with teachers and administrators to develop products that meet the specific needs of educators and students alike. They have focussed their idea’s around the business person too and know that to stay ahead, businesses today need to be more efficient than ever. From training and internal collaboration to customer presentations, our line of 3M OHP Film is made for business. Brainstorming ideas come fast and so they need to be saved for future discussion however, customer presentations need to be clear, concise and focused. We have an OHP film that will help you well on the way to achieving this.

At Office 365 you will find Multipurpose and Dual-Purpose transparency films that can be used on laser printers and copiers (and in the case of Multipurpose – inkjet printers too) making them the best buy.

The Multipurpose Transparency Film CG6000 is the right choice for almost all black-and-white copiers and black-and-white or colour inkjet or laser printers. Buying this particular film enables the ease of just one transparency for all your printers and copiers. It eliminates confusion about which transparency film you need to use or look for in the future. However please not, it is not designed for colour copiers. When buying this product you can guarantee no more fears about using the wrong transparency film or jamming your expensive equipment.

The Green Bit

Corporate responsibility is now high on everyones agendas. Yet 3M has long held the belief that reputation depends not solely on their financial performance but also on the way they run their business. In 1975, 3M was one of the first major manufacturing companies actively to address environmental issues and, as with their drive for innovation, they involved employees through their benchmark programme Pollution Prevention Pays. In the UK and Ireland they have achieved Carbon Trust Standard certification for reducing their carbon footprint year-on-year. They believe they have a sound record of achievement in corporate responsibility but continually strive to improve their performance and address the ongoing challenges and opportunities. 3M are committed to sustainable development through a proactive approach to environmental protection, social responsibility and strong economic progress.

3M’s 2005 - 2010 Corporate Environment Goals

• Reduce Volatile Air Emissions by 25%
• Improve Energy Efficiency by 20%
• Reduce Waste (NonProduct Output) by 20%
• Complete 800 Pollution Prevention Pays projects.

For a complete range of OHP film and Copier film, take a look at our site and if you need a little help, just call one of our friendly team. 0870 7661624

Konica Cartridges – Cheaper Cost Per Copy

At Office 365 we have a superb range of Konica cartridges. These toner cartridges produce over a third more prints than compatible products and Konica’s competitors. In fact, in an independent research conducted by Buyers’ Laboratory Inc, the test revealed that 72 x 2400/2500 toner cartridges were tested and gave an average yield of 5047 pages compared to compatible toners yield of 2956 pages per cartridge. That’s some difference! You can expect the best performance and quality from your printer with consistent colours when using a Laser Toner Cartridge from Konica.

Featured to your right you will see our Konica Toner Cartridge. The superior quality of these toners really does far exceed all other brands we have tested out there, yet the price is set quite competitively. This means you can pick one up for less than other leading brands, yet get better quality! Brilliant.

These are available in the following;

Cyan Laser Toner

Magenta Laser Toner

Yellow Laser Toner

Tri Colour

More about Konica

The current Konica Minolta product line up ranges from an entry-level 5 print per minute printer through to a 250 image per minute production print system for high-speed commercial print applications. The latest generation of Konica Minolta document imaging systems are designated ‘bizhub’.

The bizhub concept encourages collaboration between colleagues, allows data to be exploited as knowledge for the organisation and allows easy access not restricted by time or space. As a result bizhub systems deliver the following benefits for the organisation:

• Create a work style that is not restricted by time or place through their networking and network management functionality, as well as their security features.

• Empower businesses to experience the advantages of knowledge and information sharing with their document management and data handling capabilities.

• Accelerate the flow of business, improve productivity and increase usability through their versatile functionality, high reliability and universal design

Konica Minolta is a leader in growth market for colour multifunctionals with a dominant 30.5 per cent share of the UK digital colour copier market (not including colour capable systems) according to InfoSource. In Europe overall, Konica Minolta is a market leader in true colour.

The Green Bit

The Konica Minolta Group aims to promote sustainable development and profitable growth. They integrate environmental, economic and social perspectives into their business strategies so that all business activities are implemented in harmony with human lives and with the environment in all aspects.

To ensure effective use of resources, Konica Minolta is committed to collecting products at the end of their use and recycling them. They make sure that the concept of “Reduce, Reuse and Recycling” is taken into account from the development and design stage of their products.

Konica have entered into arrangements with appropriately licensed recycling companies to facilitate the optimised retrieval of recyclable content from, and environmental friendly disposal of, the materials and components of their products which reach end of life, and also of the many competitor products which they upgrade to Konica Minolta. They are a Registered Producer under the terms of the legislation; Registration Number is WEE/JH0052T. Customers can be assured that not only do Konica fully adhere to the requirements of the Directive, but also seek to exceed its requirements in any way possible that further protects the environment.