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For most beginners, an 8-pack of PC-5M (medium bullet, 1.8–2.5mm) assorted POSCA pens is the best starting set. It covers general art, craft and canvas work at a moderate price point. Choose PC-3M (fine) for detail work, PC-8K or PC-7M for large-scale signage, or a themed 8-pack (metallic, pastel, dark, mono) if you want a specific palette r...

A colour laser printer suits a home that prints occasional-to-moderate colour documents and wants toner that won't dry out between uses. It isn't usually the cheapest way to run a printer that mostly handles plain black-and-white text, though. For most Australian households, a compact single-function or light-duty MFP colour laser is a better ...

The fastest ways to reduce laser printer running costs are choosing high-yield or quality-checked compatible toner, enabling duplex printing, switching to draft mode for internal documents, and not replacing cartridges the moment a "toner low" warning appears. The main trade-off is print density. Settings that save toner can lighten text, so t...

Buying a printer in Australia is not what it used to be. With the massive growth of NBN-powered home offices and the jump in supply costs, a cheap retail model often costs you the most over time. We analyzed the latest from Brother, HP, Epson and more to pick the true 2026 winners. 2026 Printer Buying Map Match the printer to the job ...

Match the tip size to your project scale first: fine tips suit detail work, medium tips handle general use, and broad chisel tips cover large fills or signage. From there, decide between a single colour for restocking or a targeted job, or an assorted set for classroom, beginner or varied-colour work, and always check your surface, since POS...

Genuine Uni POSCA markers use a non-toxic, water-based acrylic paint carrying the ACMI AP seal and conforming to ASTM D-4236, which makes them a good fit for supervised classroom and home art activities. The manufacturer's own packaging lists them as a choking hazard due to small parts and advises against use by children under 3. The pump-action ...

An HB pencil sits at the midpoint of the graphite hardness scale. It gives lines dark enough to read easily while resisting smudging and constant sharpening, which is why it's the standard choice for everyday writing, note-taking and most school tasks. Softer grades like 2B suit sketching and shading, harder grades like 2H suit fine technical ...

The right Parker pen for Father's Day comes down to how Dad actually writes day to day. Everyday users tend to get the most out of a Jotter. Someone after a slightly more polished, presentation-ready pen should look at the IM range. And for a more considered, occasional gift, the Sonnet is the better fit. Father's Day in Australia falls on Sun...

The best home paper shredder depends on how often you shred and how sensitive your documents are. For occasional personal use, a compact cross-cut manual-feed model is usually enough. For a large paperwork backlog or regular home-office shredding, a higher-capacity auto-feed cross-cut model saves time and reduces jamming. Match a shredder to...

Staring at a "Printer Offline" error when you're on a deadline is a special kind of stress. You aren't alone, though, data from recent IT support audits suggests that these connectivity hiccups remain a top-three reason for office help desk tickets in 2026. Usually, it's just a "handshake" error between your OS and the hardware. Try these 11 fie...

Buyer's Guide To Finding the Right Label Printer Easily Trying to pick out a label printer can feel a bit overwhelming because there are just so many directions you could go. You've probably already noticed that searching for the “best” one does not really help much. It's a lot like trying to pick the best vehicle; a compact car, a heavy-duty tr...

Picking the right Brother TZe label tape means matching your P-Touch hardware to where the label will actually be used. Genuine TZe cassettes use a specialised sub-lamination process that shields text from friction, industrial chemicals, and harsh outdoor exposure. Choosing the wrong width or substrate can lead to cable flagging, faded print, or ...

To use POSCA pens on fabric permanently, allow the paint to air-dry completely, then heat-set the design using a dry domestic iron (ironed from the reverse side, no steam), a clothes dryer, or a commercial heat press. This thermal curing process cross-links the acrylic polymers, bonding the pigment directly to the textile fibres so it survives re...

To seal POSCA pens permanently, match the method to the surface. On glass: bake at 160°C for 45 minutes, then apply an archival clear varnish. On pre-glazed ceramic/porcelain: bake at 160°C for no more than 45 minutes, then apply an acrylic-safe clear gloss coat. On raw, unglazed terracotta/bisqueware: bake at 220°C for 45 minutes. On raw timber:...

In the world of printing consumables, an "expiry date" isn't always a hard deadline. Depending on whether you use ink or toner, that date could be a firm warning or a mere suggestion. If you've stockpiled cartridges for your home office or business, understanding the chemistry behind these dates is the difference between a good quality print and...