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Buying Printer Ink
By Jeff Lakie
Most homes these days have at least one printer hooked up to their
personal computer. And a personal computer gets a fair amount of use
through the day as an average family of four find a variety of uses to fill
their time at the computer, including entertainment, information, to help
with school work, to find recipes, to shop, to browse the Internet, etc.
So it is no surprise then that the printer gets a lot of use. With so many
computers in North America running so many printers for so many
people, it is no wonder that many printer manufacturers sell their
printers at almost no profit because they make huge profits on ink
refills.
Ink refill can be expensive, especially if you have a color printer, since
you have to refill the black cartridge plus the three primary color
cartridges as well. Filling a modern BubbleJet printer can cost well
over $100!
It does not have to be that way. There are options available that are
more affordable. Here is a review and evaluation of your cartridge refill
options:
You can go out and buy the manufacturer's ink cartridges. It is quick,
easy, clean but can cost $100 or more if you have to replace all four
ink cartridges. However, by staying loyal to the brand, you maintain
the warranty on your printer.
Affordability factor: low -- Cleanliness factor: high --
Convenience factor: high
You can buy off-brand ink cartridges. These may void your warranty,
but you can be sure that they will likely work in your printer since
many other people are purchasing them as well and the off-brand ink
cartridge manufacturing company does not want to lose customers by
producing a product that does not work..
Affordability factor: medium -- Cleanliness factor: high --
Convenience factor: high
You can go to a printer refill kiosk in the mall and have then refill your
cartridges. This will void your warranty as well, but for people who
find the high cost of ink cartridges prohibitive, this is an excellent
option. It's also environmentally sound since there is little waste.
Affordability factor: medium -- Cleanliness factor: high --
Convenience factor: high
You can purchase a commercial ink refilling kit and do it yourself. This
is the most affordable method but it can be messy, and take a long
time if you have never done it before. And while it may only cost you a
few dollars, you void your warranty by using any non-manufacturer-
approved ink and equipment.
Affordability factor: high -- Cleanliness factor: low --
Convenience factor: low
For most people who are willing to risk the warranty and who don't
want the hassle of doing it themselves, buying off-brand cartridges or
getting used cartridges refilled at a kiosk is the best option.
About the Author
Jeff Lakie is the founder of Printer Ink Resources a website providing information on Printer Ink
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