Discount Printer Cartridges
Discount Printer Cartridges
A common complaint computer owners have is how expensive it is to replace those fast-emptying printer ink cartridges. While it’s fun and interesting to find information on the Internet that’s print-worthy, you might have second thoughts about hitting that “print” icon when you stop to think about how much it’s going to cost you. Whether your printer uses laser or ink jet technology to emblazon words and imagines on printer paper, there are some good ways to keep your printer cartridge expenses under control.
Discount Printer Cartridges Online
Go online. There are many, many Internet sites devoted to selling discount printer ink cartridges. All one has to do is search for them. When you find a good site, check out their reviews to make sure they have good products and that they make customers happy. Some sites do have free shipping, but make sure you consider shipping costs in the overall price of your order.
Discount Printer Cartridges at Local Stores
Go local. Some stores will refill your old cartridge with a new supply of ink for a lot less money than it would take to buy a brand-new cartridge. Drop off your old cartridge and within a few hours, you can return to find it restocked with fresh ink. Call it an earth-friendly way to save big bucks.
Making Your Ink Last Longer
Make your ink last longer by simply printing less. Print only what is necessary. Read and proofread your work before printing and use print preview to make sure the page looks like you want it to. Or consider not printing the page at all – can the file be saved to a PDF instead?
If you like to print information directly from the Internet, implement your copy and paste skills to get rid of what you don’t want to print. Is it absolutely necessary to print all the illustrations and graphics or will just the text suffice? Also try printing in black and white instead of color.
You can save up to 20% of your ink supply by switching from a standard font to a petite one. Downloads of “eco-friendly” fonts are available online. And forego the bold print and underlining. Select “low quality” as the default setting on your printer and save the high-quality setting for special projects or high-resolution photographs.
Use the last drop of ink in your cartridge before replacing it. Even after a printer gives you a “low ink” message, expect your cartridge to still have 10-30% of its life left.