Mobile printing options are likely to become more widespread in the near future as Google works to extend is Cloud Print service. Home users may be able to benefit from increased functionality thanks to cloud printing, whereby it is possible to print directly from mobile devices to home printers that use ink cartridges. An article for MyBroadband.co.za highlighted the functionality that cloud printing can bring to private users, allowing them to set up their own printers and ink cartridges so that items can be printed directly from their Android device or iPhone. While the number of devic

One of the latest printers for home use from Kodak could help users to cut down on the amount of money they spend on ink cartridges. In a review of the Kodak ESP Office 2170 for the Chip Chick website, Ali Heriyanto revealed that there are a number of positive features for home users. The printing quality is high, she suggested, adding that the "icing on the cake" is the fact that the model will help people "save tons of money on ink expenses". Printer supplies for the device are cheap and long-lasting, she said, noting that page yields tend to be higher than with devices f

Home users hoping for high-quality image printing could consider a model from HP, which has been highlighted for its abilities when it comes to using printer supplies to produce photos. A recent review of the HP Photosmart Premium C410a by Cnet highlighted that the model offers "strong print quality across text, graphics and photo prints". Various other features, including AirPrint and ePrint, help to improve user-friendliness, the review added. The device comes complete with wireless and web printing capabilities and offers useful all-in-one functionality, the review said. HP's

Using inkjet printers and ink cartridges for printing photos to display around the home could be one way to create individual artworks. Ongoing improvements in printer quality mean that it is possible for home users to create their own high-quality images from photos they have taken themselves. By using printer profiles, users can take steps to ensure the colours that are reproduced by a printer are as close as possible to the colours seen on screen. The kind of paper used to print on can also have an effect on the finished result - and if people want to display a picture, using dedicated phot

HP remains committed to improving its environmental responsibility - and consumers who want to be as eco-friendly as possible could follow in the footsteps of the manufacturer. Printer supplies from the producer tend to be energy efficient - a number of models in the HP range are Energy Star certified, helping consumers to know which products are eco-friendly. As well as making sustainable printers, the company also uses its Power Management Technology to ensure that its computers use less power. Besides reducing power use, HP has introduced a number of schemes designed to reduce waste. Used i

Printer and ink cartridge manufacturer Samsung has confirmed a partnership with leading horse rider Zara Phillips for the promotion of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Through the partnership, Ms Phillips will work to raise awareness of Samsung's sponsorship of the London 2012 Olympic Games. David Song, managing director of Samsung UK, said the company was delighted to have signed a deal with the horse rider. "She is much loved by the public and an ideal spokesperson to help spread the spirit of the Olympic Games to the public," he said, adding that Samsung offers its support to

While regret has previously been viewed as an exclusively human attribute, new research suggests that monkeys too can experience the feeling. A study conducted by researchers from Yale University found that the animals can visualise alternative, hypothetical outcomes to different situations. The results, published in the journal Neuron, could help with the development of new ways to treat diseases including schizophrenia and depression, the researchers believe. Researchers tested the monkey's brain activity while playing modified games of paper, scissors, stone and found that the monkeys w

Printer and ink cartridge manufacturer Canon is taking steps to promote a green agenda. The company is heading to the China-Japan Green Expo 2011 in Beijing to showcase its latest green products, including printer supplies and digital cameras, among other things. As well as promoting its products, Canon is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Wildlife as Canon Sees It advertising campaign, which has been a staple feature of National Geographic magazine and is designed to promote a better understanding of the natural environment. The campaign shows images of a number of endangered species an

People looking for garden inspiration could consider using printed images in their outdoor space after one garden at this year's Chelsea Flower Show was designed to highlight the link between art and the outdoors. A Canon printer and printer supplies were used to produce the large format images, which were then face mounted on to Perspex so that they could survive outdoors. Sue Thompson, of Thompson's Galleries which created the urban garden, said the pictures were used to show "how art can be an integral part of the structure of a garden". She added that she hopes to stim

People looking for ways to become more eco-friendly could follow the example set by one school and start recycling more products such as printer supplies. Two mothers who volunteered at a local school wanted to improve the institution's environmental credibility, so set about creating new ways to encourage recycling of all waste, the Cupertino Patch reports. As well as clearly marking recycling bins, the pair set up a collection box for used ink cartridges, so that the waste items from Christa McAuliffe School could be recycled properly, the news provider said. Consumers can also recycl