Like many of you, I am not a fan of the printer industry. They charge us for their printers, and then, like pouring salt in the wound, they charge us ridiculous amounts of money for the ink to make them work! Personally, I have switched to a laser printer, which was reasonably priced, even if the toner cartridge is pricey. The difference? Laser printers can print a few THOUSAND pages, where an ink jet printer can only print 300-800 pages, and some really cheap printers will only cover 50-100 sheets of paper. So, how do you keep from getting ripped off with ink jet printer cartridges? Buy ink, not cartridges! It can save you roughly $11 a month, but the real satisfaction comes in not paying those ridiculous prices for the cartridges!
So, where do you get ink? Well, some local drug stores and shopping malls offer a place to buy ink, and if you can’t find a place locally, check out Staples.com. They have a section on their website, Ink and Toner finder that might just be a great way for you to find the ink you need.
Let’s face it. You don’t buy a new car when you run out of gas, so why would you buy a new cartridge (or printer) when you run out of ink? Enjoy your savings, and the satisfaction of not being taken by the current system!
Tags: Discount, Frugality, Money tips, saving money
