Today I have a gripe. I am not happy with the ridiculous cost of inkjet cartridges.

What’s going on here?

The printer I have is not a greedy ink gulper; in fact that’s one of the reasons I bought it.

It does the job and doesn’t ask for much.

The problem is that inkjet printer ink is one of the most expensive fluids on the planet!

This week I thought I’d look into ways to save money on inkjet cartridges.

1. Print in Draft Mode

It’s not always necessary to print documents at your printer’s highest setting – is it? I save the quality settings for presentations, etc.

2. Print Only What You Need

I’ve gotten into the habit of printing to PDF first, and then deciding if I need a hard copy from my printer. Many times, I do not need a printed hard copy at all!

3. Buy Non-Branded/Remanufactured Inkjet Cartridges.

Who says you have to buy the branded ink that is “specifically” for your printer? The manufacturer of your printer?

While this type of arrangement works fine for the printer manufacturer – you will likely cringe each time you reach for that ridiculously expensive branded cartridge.

I’ve decided to stop the insanity – and head online to buy cheap non-branded and remanufactured ink cartridges.

4. Shut Down The Printer Properly

Sometimes I’m in a hurry and don’t properly shut down my printer.

Then when the printer comes back up, I can hear the print heads spinning.

Hmm. I’ll bet those print heads are spewing a bit of ink making all that racket.

So now I make sure to shut down my printer properly.

5. Try Inkjet Refill Kits.

If you are the adventurous type, you can purchase an inkjet refill kit.

Simply follow the step-by-step instructions included with the kit, and fill your own – for less!

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