Printing & Scanning

What are the types of printer available?

  • Dot Matrix Printers: they're also called impact matrix printer, and as the name suggest they operate using mechanical pressure to strike up and down the pins on an ink ribbon. Their output is a series of dots closely space together, which allow more flexibility in creating the characters. While the design and mechanism might look out of fashion nowadays, dot matrix printers allow multiple copies to be printed thanks to the use of carbon paper, as well as minimal cost for their functioning.
  • Inkjet Printers: probably the most used nowadays, they are cost effective and provide high speed in printing digital images onto paper, plastic and other supports. The output from an inkjet printer is similar to the one produced by dot matrix printers, but the dots are so close together that no space between them is detectable, so they are perceived as a standard image. Inkjet printers can come with integrated WiFi connectivity to allow prints from smart devices.
  • Laser Printers: laser printers are the first choice when it comes to image quality. Their functioning is based on the power of static electricity: after a laser beam has scanned the data across a drum inside the printer, it build up a pattern of static electricity which attracts the particle of powdered ink (the toner) onto the page. The actual printed output is then obtained thanks to a fuser unit which sticks the toner to the paper.
  • Portable Printers: they're also known as mobile printers, and they represent the best option when you need the functionalities of a printer on the go. They can fit into a backpack and they typically use inkless printing technology, meaning that their maintenance is limited to refilling photo paper.

Printers Supplies and Accessories

We stock a great selection of accessories to make the most out of your printer. We work with top brands like Epson, Brady, Hewlett Packard and Dymo to provide you with a great range of printer supplies, such as cartridges, ribbons, toner, tapes, ink and printer paper.

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Canon CLI-521C Cyan Ink Cartridge
  • RS Stock No. 775-0730
  • Mfr. Part No. CLI-521C
Subtotal (1 unit)
£19.94(exc. VAT)
In Stock
Epson T1303 Magenta Ink Cartridge
  • RS Stock No. 725-9805
  • Mfr. Part No. C13T13034010
Subtotal (1 unit)
£19.78(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Phoenix Contact Black Printer Ribbon
  • RS Stock No. 269-376
  • Mfr. Part No. 0803390
Subtotal (1 unit)
£124.53(exc. VAT)
In Stock
Epson C13T27134012 Magenta Ink Cartridge
  • RS Stock No. 213-1544
  • Mfr. Part No. C13T27134012
Subtotal (1 unit)
£34.85(exc. VAT)
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Canon CLI-526C Cyan Ink Cartridge
  • RS Stock No. 775-0743
  • Mfr. Part No. CLI-526C
Subtotal (1 unit)
£21.42(exc. VAT)
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Epson 79XL Cyan Ink Cartridge
  • RS Stock No. 904-0473
  • Mfr. Part No. C13T79024010
Subtotal (1 unit)
£46.09(exc. VAT)
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Phoenix Contact THERMOMARK-RIBBON 64-WMSE Red Printer Ribbon
  • RS Stock No. 487-391
  • Mfr. Part No. 5145740
Subtotal (1 unit)
£132.01(exc. VAT)
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Epson T1282 Cyan Ink Cartridge
  • RS Stock No. 725-9763
  • Mfr. Part No. C13T12824010
Subtotal (1 unit)
£12.25(exc. VAT)
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Hewlett Packard 364 Photo Black Ink Cartridge
  • RS Stock No. 737-8350
  • Mfr. Part No. CB317EE
Subtotal (1 unit)
£24.18(exc. VAT)
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Hewlett Packard 935XL Magenta Ink Cartridge
  • RS Stock No. 918-6392
  • Mfr. Part No. C2P25AE
Subtotal (1 unit)
£44.24(exc. VAT)
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Epson 18XL Cyan Ink Cartridge
  • RS Stock No. 904-0482
  • Mfr. Part No. C13T18124010
Subtotal (1 unit)
£21.64(exc. VAT)
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Epson 18 Black Ink Cartridge
  • RS Stock No. 809-6434
  • Mfr. Part No. C13T18014010
Subtotal (1 unit)
£15.07(exc. VAT)
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Epson 18XP Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Ink Cartridge
  • RS Stock No. 904-0489
  • Mfr. Part No. C13T18064010
Subtotal (1 pack of 4 units)
£91.772(exc. VAT)
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Epson T1306 Multicolour Ink Cartridge
  • RS Stock No. 725-9802
  • Mfr. Part No. C13T13064010
Subtotal (1 unit)
£59.32(exc. VAT)
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Epson C13T34624010 Blue Ink Cartridge
  • RS Stock No. 213-1550
  • Mfr. Part No. C13T34624010
Subtotal (1 unit)
£13.19(exc. VAT)
In Stock
Epson 79XL Magenta Ink Cartridge
  • RS Stock No. 904-0476
  • Mfr. Part No. C13T79034010
Subtotal (1 unit)
£46.09(exc. VAT)
Currently unavailable
Canon PG-37 Black Ink Cartridge
  • RS Stock No. 809-6484
  • Mfr. Part No. PG-37
Subtotal (1 unit)
£22.73(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Hewlett Packard CB540A Black Toner Cartridge, CM1312MFP, CP1215, CP1515n, CP1518ni Compatible
  • RS Stock No. 737-8303
  • Mfr. Part No. CB540A
Subtotal (1 unit)
£135.59(exc. VAT)
In Stock
Hewlett Packard 364 Yellow Ink Cartridge
  • RS Stock No. 737-8366
  • Mfr. Part No. CB320EE
Subtotal (1 unit)
£24.29(exc. VAT)
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Canon CLI-521M Magenta Ink Cartridge
  • RS Stock No. 775-0733
  • Mfr. Part No. CLI-521M
Subtotal (1 unit)
£19.94(exc. VAT)
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