Printing and imaging is a huge market. Hewlett-Packard derived $918 million in printing and imaging profits during a recent quarter. Wonder why printer costs dropped so much? The reason is obvious… they make their money by selling you ink at outrageous prices. In some instances a 1-2000% markup.

Father Bernard saw the potential in marketing a necessary consumable item, in high demand that would not be affected by bad economic times. Everyone with a computer has a printer. He negotiated incredible contracts with several major manufacturers and set out to sell to schools, churches and other non-profits. The manufacturers saw the possibilities and urged the abbey to sell particularly to businesses. “Why would anyone pay more money when they can have quality products for less from monks who use the income to help others?” Thus an e-business was born. The site sold $2,000 in its first year, $500,000 in 2003 and hopes to triple that in 2004!

Lasermonks.com sells New, Compatible and Remanufactured components that perform as well or better than the name brands at a fraction of the cost… at 25-75% off! Using remanufactured components will not affect the printer’s warranty. Additionally, it is a little known fact that when you buy a “name” brand it might also be recycled. Why does HP want you to send your cartridges in?

Lasermonks.com is collaborating with Collectinc to create a recycling program that helps the environment while contributing to a charitable cause. Each printer cartridge requires 3 quarts of oil to produce and take up 40,000 tons of landfill per year? By returning your cartridges you not only help a charitable cause but help the ecology.

Send cartridges to:
Lasermonks
17304 Havenwood Rd.
Sparta, WI 54656
Attn: Br. Matthew, Recycling

Their charitable contributions range from food pantries for the poor to computer training of orphans in Vietnam.

Product is shipped within 48 hours and includes a 100% guarantee. If for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase during the first six months, they will replace your item, credit your account, or refund your money. Shipping is reasonable and their price is low enough that if you purchase only one piece you will still save over the Superstores… however, you save more by purchasing multiple cartridges. Shipping is free to non-profits.

Good value, good service and people you can trust. What better incentive.

As they say on their site…. it's a triple-win program:

• Each product you purchase from them saves you money.
• Each product you purchase from them helps contribute to a charitable cause.
• Each inkjet or toner you send for recycling supports saving the environment AND again contributes to their good work.

Related Links:

Lasermonks.com

Collectinc.com