Printer Ink

Printer ink comes in two main types: laser printers take toner, and inkjet printers take printer ink. Both are sold in cartridges and need to be replaced periodically. Inkjet printer ink can be purchased in office supply stores or quickly ordered online. If you know the make and model of your machine, you can order online in moments.

Inkjet printers need to have their cartridges replaced more often than laser printers, due to the different technologies of the machines. This can make inkjet printers more expensive to maintain than laser printers, even though laser printers are more costly to purchase at the outset. However, there are many sources for printer ink cartridges; you aren't forced to go to the manufacturer.

It's a good idea to keep several cartridges on hand, so there won't be a slow in production when you run out of printer supplies & accessories. This is especially true in a busy office. You can buy brand-name cartridges made by your printer manufacturer, or simply buy cartridges from other sources that were designed to be compatible with your machine.

Printer ink can also be refilled by hand if you have the right kit for your machine. A printer ink refill kit will usually include a cartridge, the actual ink powder, and a tool for getting the powder into the cartridge. This process can be time consuming and unwieldy, so many people prefer to simply order new or recycled cartridges for their machines. However, tight budgets can be eased if you routinely use an inkjet printer refill.