8 Steps to Save Money on Printer Ink Cartridges

Did you know the fluid contained in ink cartridges is measure for measure, more expensive than vintage champagne? So shouldn’t you do all that you can to reduce those recurring costs you incur when you buy and use printer ink cartridges and toner cartridges? Here are some tips on how to go about saving money on cartridges that you should keep in mind:

1. Buying compatible/generic ink cartridges

Buying generic or compatible printer ink cartridges can translate into phenomenal savings. You can save as much as 89% when you buy compatible cartridges instead of OEM cartridges.
2. Buying re-manufactured cartridges

Buying re-manufactured ink cartridges can also help you save a lot of money. These are printer ink cartridges and toner cartridges that have been recycled after use and which are then refilled with ink. These are not only an economical choice they are also an eco-friendly alternative.
3. Buying XL sizes

If your printing volumes are large, it makes sense to buy XL size ink cartridges. They may be more expensive, but they last much longer too.
4. Regular Printing

Regular printing is important for a long cartridge life and to get higher print counts and to prevent the printer heads drying out or getting clogged.
5. Draft printing

When possible use the draft setting for printing. This uses up a lot less ink, making your printer ink cartridges last much longer.
6. Gray scale printing

Also when possible, use gray scale printing. Monochrome cartridges are cheaper so replacing these more frequently will be more economical than replacing color cartridges.
7. Avoiding printers with combined cartridges

Combined cartridges have a slight disadvantage: here three inks, yellow, cyan and magenta, are contained in one single cartridge. When even one of the colors runs out, the ink cartridge will need to be replaced. You need to do this even if the other colored inks have not run out.
8. Do you need to print photos at home?

You can get terrific photo printouts at home with your printer ink cartridges. But do you have to do this at home? You can get your photos printed from a high street retailer or an online print shop at some very reasonable rates. These rates could actually be lower than what it would cost you to print out photos at home. You should do a cost effectiveness check to see what would turn out cheaper for you.

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It’s bad enough that it cost so much to get a good use out of your printer. Use these tips to not only save money but also the little amount of ink fluid you have left. Remember, it’s always better to purchase re-manufactured ink cartridges as another way to save money when it’s time to replace your cartridges.

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