Exploring methods for printing many pages - - - Location and approach?
Exploring methods for printing many pages - - - Location and approach?
I have approximately 4000 pages to handle without printing. To be clear, I can use my tablet, but having papers in hand will help me stay focused on the topic. I considered online printing at such high volumes, which costs over $300. Then I thought about using a laser printer—it might be useful after this project since I’m tired of inkjets. However, a decent printer is also around $150 to $300, with cartridges costing $50 to $75 each and only 1500 pages per cartridge. So the main question is: should I abandon printing altogether or miss something?
Review nearby stores that sell office supplies and services such as UPS. Many provide printing at a set rate per page, possibly with discounts for larger orders.
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And I’d keep the 80 - 20 rule in mind.
That means you’re likely to need about 80% of the time only 20% of the papers will be needed at any given moment.
Focus on that.
Print out just the 20% (800 pages) and proceed from there.
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Also, I’d address the assumption: “Having papers in hand makes me more attentive.”
That’s true for many, but not everyone.
Try to reduce reliance on physical papers first—it might be simpler than you think.
Use a tablet and print only the pages that are truly essential to have on hand.
Unfortunately all the local places don't even list their prices which is typically where I live an indicator of "we don't want to scare you off" pricing.
I would and agree that's a good approach but these are separate manuals that reference each other.
This sounds dumb to most but the reason for the printing manuals is to study and have all the flight plans, reference materials, etc.. I feel like using paper for something ive wanted to always do would be neat from an accuracy standpoint as it would show/talking pieces in a few years once/if I master my goal.
Instead of waiting for Flight Simulator 2024, I want to commit to learning to fly and do all the Saturn V Rocket (Apollo era) launches, LM extraction and moon landings. There's a neat Early Access game called Reentry that is super detailed, a million switches, procedures, etc..
I have two old small tablets, I guess I could use those in place.
Sadly, most nearby spots don't display their costs, which is usually a sign they're trying not to push you away—pricing that way. Or maybe they're open to discussing per-page rates... No problem asking and being ready to leave if needed.
Consider using the tablets now—they're the norm these days.
Paper records are fading in popularity for several reasons.
Still, I'll look to the gaming/simulation crowd for their thoughts on the balance between physical and digital formats.