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If you are like most writers Victor Lindelof Shirt , you're constantly searching for tips on technique that will help you to increase your chances of publication. You eagerly pounce on articles that tell you how to plot better, write better and sell better. In addition, you occasionally buy books on writing, or do a writing course, or attend a seminar.

But... are you sabotaging your efforts by simply not having the right tools?

The right tools can make a huge difference to your comfort and productivity. Let's look at a few I consider essential, and a few that are just desirable.

1. A GOOD PRINTER.

You'd think that a GOOD printer would be a 'given' - but unfortunately Ashley Young Shirt , it's not. Think about what you do as a writer. All but a tiny percentage of writers now work at a computer. Some writers can edit and polish their work on the screen, but most prefer to print out their work and scribble changes on the hard copy.

Naturally, the more drafts you print out, the more paper and ink you are going to use. It is essential that you don't skimp on editing and polishing simply because you're worried about the expense of printing out another copy. And for most of us, that means using a LASER printer, rather than an inkjet. If you do a lot of web browsing Andreas Pereira Shirt , or like to print out articles, newsletters and research material, you'll find a laser printer faster and cheaper.

Fact: a laser printer ends up costing you a lot less than an inkjet. It's not worth economising on the initial purchase to save a few hundred dollars - replacement cartridges for an inkjet will cost you significantly more per page. As a writer, you don't really need colour. Consider buying a cheap colour inkjet for the occasional photo or colour cover sheet for the kids' assignments, but buy a laser printer for your main output.

TIP: When you go shopping for a printer, be ready to compare costs. Have a calculator with you Jesse Lingard Shirt , or ask a cooperative salesperson to do it for you. Compare: the initial cost

the cost of replacement inktoner

the number of pages that one replacement ink cartridge will yield

the speed

the memory An example: I recently went shopping for a new printer. I wanted a simple, fairly fast laser printer - no bells and whistles. I didn't want one that would also act a fax and a scanner. I didn't want colour. I didn't want an extended warranty, either. (Be prepared for the salesperson to suggest that you DO need all these things. Be strong!)

In the end, I considered 3 printers. Printer 1 was $329, Printer 2 was $379, and Printer 3 was $399. The cheapest one put through about 10 pages a minute and had 2 mb memory. The second one ran at 14 pages a minute and had 4mb memory. The third was much faster: it pumped out work at 19 pages a minute and had 8mb memory.

I decided against the cheapest one Chris Smalling Shirt , because I wanted more memory for complex documents. That left two, with a difference of only $20 between them. On the surface, the faster one seemed a much better buy... but wait. It was time to compare the ongoing costs.

I asked the salesperson how much it cost for replacement toner. The answer? Printer 2: $110

Printer 3: $170 Ouch!!! That's quite a difference. Each lot of toner would do approximately 3,000 pages at 5% coverage (the average business letter). Printer 2 is looking good...

I checked out the two printers more closely. Printer 3 had the kind of feed that requires you to stand paper upright in the feed tray. Printer 2 had a cassette in which the paper lay flat.

Another thumbs up for Printer #2: I've had printers before that had paper standing upright, and wasn't keen on them. If you leave them stacked, the paper curls over Anthony Martial Shirt , and the sheets are also more exposed to dampness in the air.

Finally, I asked about the toner supplied with the printers. Printer 2 came with a full 3,000-page toner cartridge, whereas

Printer 3 came only with a 'starter toner' of 1,000 pages. As you can probably guess, I bought Printer 2 - which happened to be a Brother HL-1430. I had to buy a cable to go with it (another $20); total cost for the printer and enough toner to do the first 3 David de Gea Shirt ,000 pages: $399. Another thing I liked: when I installed the printer, the software placed an 'interactive help' icon on the computer desktop. When I clicked on it, I found that it ran movies showing exactly how to release jammed paper and other tasks. Now that was a bonus! (So was the printer's ability to print 2, 4, 8 or more pages on one A4 page - good if you want to save toner and you have good eyesight!)

NOTE: Four months after I bought this printer (which I considered a good deal at the price anyway) I spotted it on sale at both OfficeWorks and the local Post Office for only $199. If you can find a good laser printer at this price (or less) you're laughing.

As you can see, it pays to ask questions when you buy your printer. Think about your primary purpose: you want a good Cheap Manchester United Shirts , reliable workhorse that will print your pages quickly and quietly without costing you a fortune for replacement ink. It might be worth your while to make this your main printer, and keep that expensive-to-feed colour inkjet for occasional use.

2. A GOOD SCREEN

If you have a perfectly good CRT (cathode ray tube) screen and not a lot of spare cash, you more or less have to stay with it. But if you can afford a Flatron screen, then RUN, don't walk, to the nearest supplier. Writers spend a lot of time staring at the computer screen Sergio Romero Shirt , and sore eyes (and headaches) are not much fun.

A 17" Flatron screen will give you a good working area, and you'll notice the difference right away. These screens are such a pleasure to use. They also take up less room on a desktop.

Compare costs and features and, if you can swing it, change to one of these screens ASA

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