subject: Money-saving Tips On Toner [print this page] There is no doubt that when owning a printer, one responsibility is replacing toner cartridges. During the lifetime of a printer, an individual will pay double, and even triple the amount of money for replacement toner cartridges than they paid on the actual printer itself. Knowing this, it is a good idea to know a few different methods and strategies to save on this printer expense.
Buying products in bulk is always a cost-effective to purchase anything; this goes for toner cartridges also. Buying in bulk could potentially be the most cost-effective way of paying for this equipment. Many companies, particularly those on-line, offer replacements in bulk for a better price. This is especially common with color and black-and-white devices. One option may be for 3 black cartridges for less than 3 cost individually. On the other hand, they may offer 1 cyan and 1 black for a different amount which is still less expensive than buying 2 separately.
One of the simplest and most direct routes an individual can take in assuring themselves that they save a few extra dollars when making these purchases is to buy re-manufactured toner cartridges, rather than buying brand-new ones. An individual can be assured that they are buying a durable piece of equipment, because these cartridges are put through a quality test process to make sure that they are working as intended. These devices will generally take around 10 minutes to install if the printer does a self-testing process.
Another way to save money is to not jump to conclusions when printouts start having ink streaks across the paper. When this happens, many people jump to the conclusion that they are completely out of toner and go online to replace everything they need. The reality of the situation is that they probably have a little bit of their ink left. When this first happens, remove the cartridge and then shake it a few times to have the remaining ink settle. This is a good time to order another cartridge, as when it really does run out, the new cartridge will be on hand, ready to install.
Buying compatible toner cartridges is another great way for an individual to save money. These cartridges are made to fit the exact specifications of the laser printer an individual owns. They are cheaper because the companies that build printers do not manufacture them, they are manufactured offsite by third-party companies.
An individual could choose from many different methods that would help them to save money when it comes to purchasing these replacement parts for their printer, ensuring that it keeps working smoothly with no fuss.
