Use any scanner to make copies directly to a laser printer or .PDF file

May 23, 2008 in Specific Computer Information
Tags: all-in-one, copier, copy, cutepdf, expensive, green, icarbon, ink, inkjet, inkjet ink, print without paper, printer, save on ink, scanner, simple

iCarbon is a simple and effective photocopier application. I don’t even have any ink in my HP PSC 2410v Photosmart All-In-One. I don’t care about printing in color very often. I use iCarbon to access the scanner though and print the copies directly to my laser printer in one easy step.

This program is very easy to configure and use. iCarbon will save you a ton of money on Inkjet ink cartridges if you normally use an All-In-One InkJet printer for copies. Make copies to any printer connected to the same computer or network. Only use your InkJet printer for things you absolutely need in color, use a laser printer for anything else. Whenever possible people should use a laser printer for black and white printing since toner is far less expensive than InkJet ink.

Set the Destination Printer and Scanner from the Hardware tab. My printer is set to CutePDF Writer.

CutePDF Writer is a simple application that allows printing directly to a .PDF file instead of paper. Using that for your destination Printer will not only save ink but you will save on paper too. Simply print the resulting .PDF file anytime you need a hard copy without needing to find the original. Include copies of important “offline” paperwork into your daily or weekly computer data backups with a combination of iCarbon and CutePDF Writer. Just copy and save the .PDF file where you store your other important information.

From the Manufacturer:

“iCarbon allows you to combine your printer and scanner into a photo copier using a small and fast program. All TWAIN-compatible scanners on your computer can be acquired with one click, as can all your printers. Scan/Print is just one simple operation.”

Links:

• iCarbon Home Page
• CutePDF Writer Home Page

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