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Deciding on which printer to buy involves some important aspects to consider, for example how reliable the printer and how expensive it is to run it. Picking a printer simply because it is cheaper can be an uncertain business, particularly if you do not consider how much the actual printer ink cartridges will cost themselves. It may be a good idea to see whether there are compatible cartridges which will work just as effectively as "genuine" branded cartridges designed for use in your printer.
There are some suppliers available who will be able to offer a cheaper deal on printer ink cartridges, but it is a good idea to check that you are purchasing quality printer ink cartridges, irrespective of how cheap they were to buy. Compatible cartridges are old printer ink cartridges which have been recycled to be reused. As well as being a very cost-effective method of replacing old printer ink cartridges, they are also help the environment. A printer ink cartridge left to decompose in a landfill could be there for anything up to 1,000 years, and 50 million of them are disposed of in this way in the UK annually. Some compatible cartridges actually work better than their "genuine" equivalents, something which many businesses have noted. As a result, compatible cartridges are widely used commercially.
Some newer printers on the market may not yet have had compatible cartridges designed for them, so it is advisable to check online to see whether there are any printers which are compatible with them. As with everything, check for recommendations from customers, not just from manufacturers and suppliers.
The price of printer ink will alter depending on how much the printer is used. If you do not use your printer frequently, this will help to keep costs down. It is also worth remembering however that in general, printers should be used once a week to stop the printer ink from drying out.
When buying a colour printer, it is advisable to find one with separate printer ink tanks, rather than a single tank for all colours. In this way, each individual tank can be replaced as necessary, saving on money and waste ink.
There are a number of other aspects involved in making sure that your printer is run in a cost effective manner, including considering printer yield. One obvious point to consider is the use of black ink cartridges. If you do not really need to print using colour all the time, black ink cartridgesare a cheap alternative which can be used to lower the cost of printing. Printing any documents which are going to be used for reference in greyscale can also help to lower costs.
