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School supplies, made easy
The success of your students starts with the right supplies. Whether you’re a parent or caregiver with one or more kids in school, or a teacher responsible for an entire classroom, Staples is a one-stop shop for all the school supplies you need. From writing supplies and paper to school tech and furniture, we have everything on your back-to-school list.
Shop by grade
Staples makes it easy to get exactly what your students need by organizing all the essentials by grade. Shop for preschool supplies like learning toys and rest mats, or elementary school supplies for everything your kids need from kindergarten through 5th grade. Our selection of middle school supplies includes more advanced items like planners and scientific calculators, and you can find everything you need for high school in our high school supplies section. Getting ready for college? From dorm essentials to laptops, get everything you need from our selection of college supplies.
All the essentials for school
Whether you want to shop by subject or are looking for furniture and supplies for learning at home, we’ve got the right selection. Browse classroom essentials including cleaning supplies, storage, classroom décor, snacks, and teacher supplies. For everything from school art supplies to calculators, binders, school backpacks, lunch boxes and more, we’ve got what your students need to succeed.
Take a seat
Whether you’re working from home or outfitting a space for gaming, your comfort is dependent on finding the best chair. At Staples, we provide a broad range of office chairs and seating, so you can find the right fit for you. Select from multifunctional task chairs, computer & desk chairs, drafting stools and more. If you will be using your new chair for multiple hours a day, make sure to get an ergonomic office chair to prevent unnecessary strain.
Comfort, all day long
Office furniture that is the proper size and height makes a big difference.
When shopping for chairs, the height of the seat should be adjustable so that the user’s feet can sit flat on the floor with their knees at right angles. Likewise, the accompanying office desk should be at a height where the users’ elbows can sit comfortably at right angles at their sides while typing or writing. Browse our selection to find the combination that’s right for you. If size if a concern, check out our big & tall chairs which can support up to 500lbs.
Game on
If you’re a gamer, you know that a single gaming session can last all day or night. For the best and most comfortable gaming setup, Staples has gaming chairs in colors and styles for everyone. Make sure to match your new chair to an ergonomic gaming desk, the perfect complement for the high-tech gaming computer and accessories you’ve invested in.
Tech accessories for work or play
Whether you’re shopping for tech essentials for school, work or anywhere in between, Staples has all the latest products to keep you up to date.
Browse our selection of laptops and Chromebooks to find the perfect on-the-go computer for schoolwork, homework, hybrid work, and play. If you’re a gamer, streamer, or work with large files, a gaming laptop or desktop PC might be the best option for you. With installed RAM up to 64GB and up to 2TB SSD, gaming laptops can handle everything from the newest online games to editing audio, films and more. Need more file storage? Increase capacity with an external hard drive.
Shop NXT Technologies wide assortment of tech accessories including chargers, power banks, headsets and more. Staples range of audio accessories can help you create the best audio experience. From headsets for focused work time to headphones and Bluetooth speakers for music and entertainment, find the latest audio technology at Staples.
Show seasonal allergies who’s boss
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, now is when they are at their worst. Stock up on allergy season’s most important products to keep your home, classroom, and office allergen-free.
Start with an air purifier to strip the air of allergens like pollen and pet dander and replace existing air filters for improved air quality. Frequently dust, wipe down hard surfaces, and vacuum carpets and furniture to help eliminate pollen tracked in from outside and dander left behind by pets. When leaving the house, check the pollen count and bring a face mask to help filter the air you breath outside.
No matter what you do, it’s unlikely that the symptoms of seasonal allergies can be avoided entirely. Make sure to have over-the-counter cold and allergy medications on hand to battle symptoms, and stock up on facial tissues so you’ll always have one available when you need them.
Spring (Cleaning) is in the air
Spring cleaning and decluttering is a tradition meant to refresh our spaces for the year ahead. Staples has everything you need to clear out the clutter, store and organize your belongings, and all the right cleaning supplies.
Clear out the clutter
Start by preparing a checklist and make sure you have all the necessary supplies.
Use storage bins and a label maker to make sorting and organizing easier. Prepare extra boxes for donations and trash bags for the things you no longer need. Look for decorative boxes & baskets that will compliment your home’s décor and use them to organize. You can also use closet organizers and storage drawers anywhere they are needed.
Start with the basics
An all-purpose cleaner, cleaning brush and microfiber cloths will clean most surfaces. Use a duster to remove unwanted dirt and furniture polish to revitalize wood surfaces. Upgrade your broom, dustpan, wet mop, and vacuum to make cleaning any type of flooring a breeze.
The nitty gritty
Spring cleaning doesn’t stop there. There’s so much you can do to reset your home:
- Improve air quality and eliminate pollen and pet dander with a new air purifier and an air freshener with a scent you love.
- On a sunny day, take the opportunity to clean your windows – you’ll need glass cleaner, a bucket, a squeegee, and paper towels.
- Have a step stool or ladder on hand to access hard-to-reach places like the tops of cabinets and overhead lighting.
- Replace broken light bulbs and check the batteries in your smoke detectors.
- Use drain cleaner to clear up sink and bathtub drains.
Up your printing game with a Supertank Printer
Looking for a printer with more print capacity that’s better for the environment and your wallet? Shop Staples selection of Supertank Printers for all the benefits of an inkjet printer with the convenience and savings of replacement ink bottles that last longer and cost less per page than standard inkjet printer cartridges.
Find a Supertank printer from your favorite top printer brand including:
- HP Smart Tank & Neverstop Printers
- Brother INKVestment Tank Printers
- Canon MegaTank Printers
- Epson EcoTank Printers
And don’t forget to browse Staples Ink and Toner Finder to find the right replacement ink for your new printer.
No matter what printer you have, enter the brand, cartridge or printer model into the easy-to-use Ink and Toner Finder, and browse for compatible ink.
HP’s new color laser printers aim to be eco-friendly
HP just announced a new series of energy-efficient and eco-friendly Color LaserJet printers that require up to 27% less energy and use toner cartridges and packaging with 78% less plastic.
Contents
- Color LaserJet 4200/4300
- HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5000/6000 and X500/X600
The core of today’s announcement centers around TerraJet, a new toner technology that places a protective shell around toner particles and helps to reduce waste. With TerraJet, HP significantly reduced the amount of plastic needed to contain toner in cartridges and their packaging.
HP’s visualization of a TerraJet particle shell.
TerraJet is formulated to melt at lower temperatures, reducing the energy demands of the HP color laser printers. HP didn’t sacrifice quality in the process.
TerraJet also offers more vivid colors within the CMYK color space and sharper details.
The new HP Color LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers are for small businesses and could be reasonable work-from-home solutions. Despite the increase in on-screen material, there is still a need for page-sized materials that are easily passed around or mailed.
Color LaserJet 4200/4300
HP Color LaserJet 4302 FDW includes a scanner.
The Color LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series are 25% faster than the previous generation of HP LaserJet Pro printers, rolling out up to 35 pages per minute. The 4300 has a color touchscreen panel for easier operation.
Connectivity is versatile with USB 2.0, Ethernet, and optional Wi-Fi 5. There’s even a USB flash drive option to plug and print without connecting a computer. HP printers are compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS, iOS, and Android.
The 4200 series is a compact 16.6 x 6.8 x 11.3 inches, and the 4300 is slightly larger at 16.
6 x 17.1 x 15.1 inches. HP LaserJet printers are built to last, and their weights are substantial at 36 and 45 pounds, respectively.
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5000/6000 and X500/X600
The HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5000/6000 series and X500/X600 also benefit from the new Terrajet technology while covering the more demanding needs of corporations and organizations, with duty cycles of 80,000 and 100,000 pages per month (recommended 10,000/14,000).
Print speeds are up to 55 pages per minute, with the first page out in as little as 6.0 seconds for black ink only and 6.5 seconds in color. The enterprise-class printers also support up to 1,200 dpi in color.
The HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 6000 series includes a 600 dpi optical scanner that can accept 8.5-inch wide pages up to 34 inches in length through a feeder or 14 inches as a sheet. Fax is also integrated. Up to 80 pages can be scanned in a minute, making this a workhorse for a busy office.
For any size office and even when working from home, these new HP Color LaserJet printers need to be on your radar as possible high-performance color print solutions that are energy-efficient and eco-friendly.
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inkjet or laser? What are the differences? Which is better?
To choose a printer, you need to decide what and how often you plan to print . Some models are more suitable for the office, others for the home. There are printers that are designed to print text but not images. And there are models with which it is convenient to print photos, but not multi-page reports and articles.
All the features of laser and inkjet printers described below can be taken into account when choosing an MFP (multifunction devices). They work on the same principle.
Print speed
For office workers who are used to printing dozens or even hundreds of pages daily, the main difference between a laser printer and an inkjet printer is speed.
Models of the first type print an average of 18-20 pages per minute, the second – about 7-8 pages. When it comes to color images, the print speed of both devices is about the same – 5 pages per minute.
For inkjet printers, this indicator directly depends on the intensity of the load: the more sheets you need to print, the lower the speed. When printing for a long time, the machine starts to work intermittently. The fact is that the printer has to periodically eject a small amount of ink into a special tray to get rid of air bubbles and clean the nozzles. That is why you should not focus on the maximum performance indicated by sellers and manufacturers of inkjet machines. Most likely, by the third or fourth minute of printing, the speed of the device will decrease by 1.5-2 times.
The difference between a laser printer and an inkjet printer is that it doesn’t need a break. The laser printer can print 100 pages in a row without stopping for a second. If the performance of the device is very important, and you plan to print dozens of pages at a time, give preference to a laser printer.
Color printing
Which color printer is better, laser or inkjet? The answer to this question, again, depends on what you plan to print.
To make the right choice, it is important to understand the difference between color inkjet printing and laser printing. Inkjet cartridges are installed with liquid paint of different shades. When printing color images, the device applies drops to paper under high pressure, mixing ink in the right proportions. This technology allows you to select tones as accurately as possible: a standard set of 6 color cartridges is enough to get about 16 million shades. Due to this, the quality of color printing on inkjet printers is very high.
Laser printers use toner instead of paint, which has a consistency similar to powder. The device applies it to a special drum using a laser, then prints it on paper, heats it up to a high temperature and literally fuses it to the sheet. Toner, unlike liquid paint, does not mix well.
Because of this, the quality of color images when printed on a laser printer is mediocre. This is especially noticeable when printing photos. In addition, it is not always possible to print multiple copies of a color document using a laser printer so that they are completely identical.
You also need to take into account the resolution of the printer – an indicator on which the contrast and clarity of the image depend. The lower it is, the more noticeable the graininess of the picture, which means the worse the print quality. With equal cost of devices, the resolution of a laser and inkjet printer can vary greatly and averages 600×600 dots per inch (DPI) for the first and 2400×9600 for the second. For texts and graphics, a small resolution is enough, but this option is not suitable for printing complex images, and even more so photographs.
If you plan to print color graphics, charts, text, and simple drawings in which hue is not an important issue, a laser printer is a good choice.
If you want to print photos, only inkjet will do.
Ease of use
Most inkjet printers have a tray capacity of 50 to 100 sheets maximum, and laser printers an average of 150. That is why laser printers are more commonly used in offices: they can print several large reports without adding paper. However, if you plan to print only a few pages at a time, this advantage does not matter to you.
Inkjet printers have a feature that is important to consider: if the device is not used for a long time, the ink can dry out and damage the print head. One solution to the problem is to buy a model with a built-in nozzle cleaning function. The cleaning procedure takes only a couple of minutes and avoids costly repairs with the replacement of spare parts.
The cartridge refilling process deserves special attention. Inkjet printers are much more convenient in this regard: if necessary, the owner of the device can replenish the supply of ink himself, without seeking help from specialists.
Refilling the cartridge with toner is much more difficult, and there is a risk of spilling some of the powder. Cleaning up spilled toner is not an easy task, especially if it gets on carpet or clothing. That is why owners of laser printers most often have to order refilling cartridges from professionals.
Economical
For many customers, the biggest difference between a laser printer and an inkjet printer is price. With equal print quality, models of the first type are 2-3 times more expensive. A simple laser printer with monochrome printing and a resolution of 1200×1200 dpi will cost the same as an inkjet type device with color printing and a resolution of 9600×2400 dpi.
However, when answering the question of which printer is more economical, laser or inkjet, you need to consider not only the price, but also the cost of maintenance. And in this matter, the laser printer is leading by a wide margin. The fact is that the resource of cartridges for laser models is about 1500-1600 pages, and for inkjet models – an average of 100-500 pages.
At the same time, the cost of one inkjet cartridge is often 2/3 of the price of a new model. In addition, you need to consider the cost of repairing an inkjet printer in case it has not been used for a long time, and the ink has had time to dry. Owners of laser devices do not have such problems.
The conclusion is unequivocal: the price of laser printers is higher, but printing on them is cheaper.
How to choose
Inkjet or laser printer: which is better for you? Let’s recap.
Choose an inkjet printer if:
- You want to print photos, flyers or color drawings.
- High quality printing is important to you, but you are not ready to buy an expensive laser printer.
- You plan to print regularly, but not too much.
You should choose a laser printer if:
- You plan to frequently print text documents with a minimum number of graphic elements.
- Fast printing is important to you.
- You type often and a lot. In this case, a laser printer will be significantly cheaper to maintain than an inkjet.
- There is a risk that the printer will sometimes stand idle for a long time. Cartridges of laser models do not deteriorate, even if they are not used for several months.
In this case, a laser printer will be significantly cheaper to maintain than an inkjet. Whether you choose an inkjet printer or a laser printer, it’s up to you!
What is the difference between a laser printer and an inkjet printer
The main difference between a laser printer (MFP) and an inkjet printer is that a laser printer prints with powder, and an inkjet prints with liquid ink.
All the advantages and disadvantages of these types of printers / MFPs follow from the difference in technologies.
Laser printer
Pluses
Water resistance of documents – the powder does not dissolve.
Unpretentiousness to paper – the powder is baked on almost any paper.
Clarity of fine lines – the powder does not spread along the fibers of the paper.
Print speed – no need to wait for the powder to dry (absorb) into the paper. Print speed is many times faster than on inkjet devices
and is tens of pages per minute. And since there are no liquids, nothing dries up and does not stagnate, the laser device is always ready for use.
Cons
The printer is usually several times more expensive, especially color and A3.
In color printing, the powder does not mix in color, so printing photos does not differ in quality. But here are business graphics, tables, diagrams
and so on will print perfectly.
The cost of consumables (even when refilling cartridges) is much more expensive than in inkjet technology.
Inkjet printer
Pluses
Availability for purchase: a huge selection of devices for any wallet.
The low cost of consumables, especially if you fill it yourself from bottles.
High resolution when printing on special (expensive) papers.
Excellent photo quality on special (expensive) papers (due to liquid ink mixing).
Most modern devices are already equipped with a scanner (MFP format), which is very convenient for the home.
Reasonable prices for widescreen devices: A1 and wider.
Cons
Capriciousness to downtime and irregular printing. The ink sometimes dries out after long periods of inactivity.
Lack of water resistance on regular office papers.
The print quality on ordinary office papers is lower than in laser technology, because. liquid ink spreads along the fibers of the paper.
Low print speed, about 4 minutes for 1 A4 photo and 20 seconds for 1 document sheet.
A minimum level of knowledge is required when using inkjet technology (doing a nozzle test, starting cleaning). Just press a button and get the result
– doesn’t always work.
Which printer to buy for home
If you need a home universal device for a schoolchild / student that will allow you to print abstracts with color graphs and pictures, scan certificates, etc.
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then you can buy an inkjet printer / MFP. Cheap and colorful – will allow even at 10 pm to make an essay for tomorrow.
But be prepared that the printer takes some time to start up before printing.
If there is no need for color images, printing is rarely planned (and there is no opportunity to print elsewhere), then your choice is a black and white laser printer.
High-quality trouble-free printing on office paper is provided to you.
Which printer to choose for printing photos
Again, an inkjet printer is better. Only this technology makes it possible to obtain photo prints of excellent quality.
10×15 print quality examples
15×20 print quality examples
How to save money when printing photos
Which printer to buy for a small office
Laser MFP. It will provide high-quality and fast printing of office documents. Graphs, diagrams and tables will be smooth and clear.
More about laser printer
Read more about the laser printing process
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Learn more about the inkjet printer
Inkjet printing is a technology for producing images using microscopic droplets of ink sprayed by the printer’s printhead onto paper.