10 Things You Did not Know You Could Do With Your Printer

10 Things You Did not Know You Could Do With Your Printer 

Maximing the value of your printer

1. Print Photos
   This idea may seem like a no brainer, but I am not just talking about printing out images from the web. I am not even talking about printing out a photo from your family vacation. What I am talking about issuing your printer to print photos that look like you just had them developed professionally. With some high quality glossy photo paper, photo quality ink cartridges and a bit of editing skills, you can print all of your favorite photos with ease without needing any professional help. And the beauty of it is, most people use digital cameras these days rather than traditional 35 mm film, so the transfer is easy. You can even plug your camera directly into some printer models and print photos right off of the camera.
2. Labels
   Now, you probably knew you could make labels, right? But the variety of labels you can make is something to talk about. You can make customized CD labels that look like the real thing. You can make shipping labels and address labels for your letters and important packages. You can even create custom labels for your filing cabinet. All you need is the right type of label sheets and some high quality printer ink and you will be ready to label anything
3. Share
   If you have more than one computer in your home or office that does not mean you need more than one printer. In fact, you can set up all of these computers so that they operate off of a network. Then, you can add your printer to this network making it so all of the computers utilize it. And even better, this whole process is easy. All it takes is plugging in a few cords or installing a wireless network, making sure all of the computers have the right driver and you are done.
4. Make your own stationary
   If you run a business or if you merely like to write letters lot, you can create your own stationary and letterheads with your printer. Come up with a design and then print out some copies of it! Or, just save it on your hard drive to use as a template when you write those letters. Either way,you will end up with neat, tidy and professional looking letters from now on.
5. Print a Calendar
   They do not have to be those cheesy per-programmed into the software calendars, either. I mean, you can literally print your own calendar,here. Customize it with pictures, fill in important dates and leave room for last minute additions. You can print it out on thicker paper and use it at your desk for reference.
6. Make a company newsletter
   If you feel like there is news to be spread about your company, why not make a newsletter to inform your employees? You can use a template from many different programs like Word or Publisher. Add pictures and your own text. Next up, print it out on decent paper, fold it up or staple it and get ready to distribute it! If you do not run your own company, you can make a family newsletter as well to send to the relatives. Let each family member write their own section, making sure to give all of the important updates.
7. Start a Scrapbook
   If you are feeling crafty, you can use your printer to strata scrapbook. Digital scrapbooks are becoming all the rage these days, but evermore so are printed out pages that look like scrapbook pages. Include images of items and photos of the event. Be sure to include catchy text as well. Next,organize all of that so that it looks like a scrapbook page. You can find some nifty templates online for these sorts of projects. Next, print it out and add it to your book. You get to create something beautiful and personal without all of the cutting and gluing.
8. Create Your Own Personal Material
   Presuming you have a business, you will always be in the need of promotional materials. That is why using your printer to its fullest potential can be so great! You can print out business cards, letterheads, press releases, and even portfolios. You can develop marketing campaigns and do some of your own PR legwork. Who knew your printer could be so useful?
9. Create Projects For Your Kids
   If you have kids, a printer can be a handy tool. Just think of all of the fun things you can create, find and print out for them? You can create a coloring book out of line drawings. You can make a puzzle out of blown up image. You can even help them make a collage of their favorite pictures on the computer and then print it out for display. The options are limitless.
10. Give Your Eyes a Break
    When you read a lot of text online for any great period of time it causes eyestrain. The backbit screen and the fact that you do not blink very much can contribute to health problems like eye dryness, contact irritation and headaches. Instead of reading everything on the screen all of the time, try printing out some of the documents you need to read. Then, settle into a comfortable chair and read away. It is a lot less of a chore on your overworked eyes.