How to Buy Colored Ink for a Printer for Cheap

Refill kits offer the cheapest refills.

The cost of computer printers has reduced significantly over the years. However, the price of ink cartridges has come down more slowly. In fact, buying printer ink can be the most expensive cost associated with your printer. Depending on the printer model, color cartridges can cost up to $60 per refill. However, there are many ways to buy colored ink for a printer for cheap, and over time these savings can amount to hundreds of dollars.

Instructions

1. Buy refurbished colored ink cartridges. Websites like re-inks.com and many office supply stores offer refurbished colored ink cartridges for a considerably cheaper price than new cartridges. These refurbished cartridges are turned in by customers when empty. They are then refilled, tested and resold at a much cheaper price. Plus, these cheap cartridges can be used by printers that reject generic cartridges.

2. Buy generic colored ink cartridges. PC World magazine asserts that generic cartridges are a great way to save on colored printer ink. However, they warn that although it will not harm your computer, the ink may not last as long as the manufacturer's cartridges. Furthermore, keep in mind that while generic cartridges list the printers they are compatible with, some printer models detect and reject generic brands of ink cartridges.

3. Buy an ink refill kit. These kits can be purchased at most electronics stores and websites like uni-kit.com. And at around $2 per refill, they are by far the cheapest option for colored ink. Each refill kit comes with ink and a syringe, a list of the types of cartridges it is compatible with and explicit instructions on how to refill the cartridge.

References

• PC World
• Office Solutions and Supplies