How to Choose the Right Printer Supplies For Your Printer

Technology has made our printer one of our most valuable office tools. However, it can be difficult to choose the right printer for our needs. With so many models and makes available, it may not be easy to find the right one. There are many questions that may arise when selecting a printer.

Inkjet Printers or Laser Printers?

– Multifunctional or standalone?

How many dots per inch (dpi), should the printer be able to print?

People can spend weeks or even days debating which printer is best. However, they don’t spend much time worrying about the ink cartridges needed to make sure the printer works at its maximum capacity. Even if you have the perfect printer, the cartridges will make it useless. You can focus as much on the cartridges than the printer when buying a printer. This is the best advice.

Ink Cartridges

Ink cartridges are what you insert into your printer to produce the ink that will be used to print copies. The interaction between the cartridge and printer has become more complex as technology advances. They can now communicate directly with each other via electronic circuits. We all remember the first generation of printers and cartridges. It is clear that we have come a long way since then. These cartridges come in black ink as well as the 3 primary colours, cyan, magenta and yellow. Two or more cartridges are often required although there are many new combinations. Color printing is easy with these cartridges.

The ink cartridges, while they are undoubtedly the ‘guts of any printer’, are often the most costly part. You will often find it cheaper to buy a printer than to purchase the compatible cartridge. This has been an issue for many users over the past decade. It is important to ask about the cost of refills for any printer that you are thinking about buying. It’s amazing how fast ink can run out, so you will need to consider these costs when planning your budget.

You have other options.

– Purchase an ink cartridge from another source that is compatible with your printer. Although cheaper, ink can be substandard and produce poor copies.

You can refill your ink cartridges yourself by purchasing a kit. You will be able to print in color, however, at a lower cost.

Make wise choices when purchasing ink cartridges and printers. While manufacturers are aware of this problem, many have been accused of not finding an affordable alternative.

Source: Daniel James Kilburn