Discount Printer Supplies Can Save a Fortune

January 4 2010 by admin in Printer Supplies |No Comments

Finding discount printer supplies can save a small fortune for small business owners.

Office supply costs can really take a bite out of your profits.


Printers cost relatively little money today only because manufacturers know they will make nice profits on the printer supplies.

You will spend many times the cost of your printer on ink or toner cartridges.

Spending $50 to $100 or more to replace a toner cartridge is often prohibitive. Ink cartridges are just as costly, especially when color ink is required.

There are three ways to save when replacing an ink or toner cartridge.

First, find the lowest cost on the manufacturers replacement cartridge. Shopping online can save a considerable amount even if you must purchase an original manufacturer cartridge.

Second, purchase a remanufactured or refurbished cartridge. The only caution here is that you buy from a reputable company that will guarantee their product.
It is also important to note whether using a remanufactured will void a warranty.
It usually won’t and I have printed thousands of pages with no printer issues.

Finally, refill your own ink or toner cartridge. This method will save you the most money by far but keep in mind cartridges cannot be refilled indefinately.
Also refilling can get messy, so if you do not want the mess and would rather just have someone else the work,  consider just purchasing a remanufactured cartridge.

Extending the Life of Your Printer

February 5 2010 by admin in Printer Supplies |No Comments

Proper maintenance of your printer is essential if you wish to reduce printing costs.

Paper jams or poor print quality will waste more time and money than you will save by refilling a printer cartridge.

Maintaining your printer is often overlooked but is just as important as maintaining an automobile. The last thing you need is having a printer fail just as you are trying print a crucial document, late at night, with no stores open to help you.

Printer manufacturers all have websites with trouble-shooting and maintenance guides. It is a good idea to print copies of their guides if you no longer have the original documentation that came with your printer.

Here are some basics that apply to all printers.

  • Print heads can be gently wiped with a moist cloth.
  • Vacuum dust and particles where there is easy access.
  • A shot of compressed air can loosen bits of debris as well.

Most printers have a cleaning cycle. Run a “cleaning page” once or twice after routine maintenance.

Run a test page after cleaning before you start printing important documents.

Most manufacturers such as HP and Brother sell maintenance kits which are also handy and usually include more detailed instructions.

With proper maintenance your printer should provide years of worry free service.