Cost Of Printer Supplies....

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by PatCummings

You guys ever thought about NOT printing them at all - I've really adapted to reading them off the screen and taking notes on separate paper.

Only when I used to run out of ink (forget to buy a cartridge.) It's not for me. If it was anywhere near the same, then I wouldn't waste the paper. I don't know the science behind it, but I just don't like reading it off the screen.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by PatCummings

You guys ever thought about NOT printing them at all - I've really adapted to reading them off the screen and taking notes on separate paper.

print entries in huge print 16-18 font size and use form and anything else to make notes. 2-3 pages / track as 25-35 and way less ink.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

Only when I used to run out of ink (forget to buy a cartridge.) It's not for me. If it was anywhere near the same, then I wouldn't waste the paper. I don't know the science behind it, but I just don't like reading it off the screen.

I'm the same way..

[jwkniska]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

While in college, I was responsible for the campus-wide print quota after running so many Brisnet buck-a-day PPs off the lab printers. True story.

That's great!!!!

[eajinabi]

Do you really need to print it? I usually read it off the screen but if you need to mark and highlight then invest in Adobe Pro. Not sure how much it is as I get it on my work laptop.

If I am out of town, I sometimes go into a hotel and print it out in thier buisness center even I am not staying in that particualr hotel. One time I did that and the printer ran out of paper but went to the front desk to get some more, and the person handed me a bundle and never asked me if I am a guest at the hotel.
Hey it works.

[VOL JACK]

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

Only when I used to run out of ink (forget to buy a cartridge.) It's not for me. If it was anywhere near the same, then I wouldn't waste the paper. I don't know the science behind it, but I just don't like reading it off the screen.

It definitely takes some getting used to; I feel a lot more comfortable doing it now than I did 2-3 years ago.
I don't know if there is a science behind it...it just takes practice.

I still will not go to the track with out printing off the PP's, even though Ky Downs allows laptops.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by VOL JACK

It definitely takes some getting used to; I feel a lot more comfortable doing it now than I did 2-3 years ago.
I don't know if there is a science behind it...it just takes practice.

I still will not go to the track with out printing off the PP's, even though Ky Downs allows laptops.

I think it's like a security blanket.

The other thing is, if I'm going to a track that sells the Form I have to buy it.

[Indian Charlie]

It's usually less expensive to buy a brand new laser printer than it is to replace the toner.

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

It's usually less expensive to buy a brand new laser printer than it is to replace the toner.

I'm going to have to test the read it on the screen deal today. I brought my work computer to the in-laws and don't have my printer. Heaven forbid I start cranking out a hundred or so pages on my father in-law's printer....

[TheSpyder]

This is the refill kits I use. I think I pay $14 for a refill that's 50% more than a cartridge replacement ($45).

http://www.uni-kit.com/

[SCUDSBROTHER]

You don't even have to print the 1st three or four races at Hollywood. That is garbage (5-6 horses/race.) People make fun of union people? How about not paying the connections for just beating 4 horses? I'm starting with the 5th (Generous Stakes) at Hwd Saturday.

[letswastemoney]

I would just buy an extremely small laptop and take it with you to the track.

[mbahadur]

Originally Posted by jwkniska

Depending on the printer, it'll either be draft mode or fast normal.

If you lower the print quality from normal to one of those, it should nearly double the number of pages you get.

I just tried draft mode on my HP printer. There is not much difference in quality from normal mode and the pages come out much quicker. Thanks for the tip.