Printer Ink - Choose Carefully

Ink cartridges made by the printer manufactures are expensive.  One can't argue that the lower priced generic brands or the refill kits are appealing.  There are a few things to be considered, however, before making the switch to save money.

There are two sides to the debate. On one hand, the printer companies all claim these discount ink cartridges can cause your print quality to suffer or even damage the printer. Some go as far as to say they will void your warranty.

On the other hand, the companies that sell the remanufactured cartridges and refill kits claim that these stories are just hype to make you buy the original cartridges.

The truth is somewhere in the middle. Yes, it's true that the original brand of printer ink cartridge will give you the best possible print quality, but that doesn't mean you can't get the same kind of results with a cheaper option.

The deciding factor is the ink quality.  All companies use different types of ink in their cartridges.  The ink is what will determine what type of quality prints you get.

Each printer is manufactured to use a certain type of ink.  If you do not use the type of ink required by your particular printer you could harm your printer and you will sacrifice the quality.  Also certain inks are made to be used with certain paper.  The wrong combination there will also affect your print quality.

The key when buying a discount printer ink cartridge or a refill kit is to be sure the ink is compatible with your particular brand and model of printer.

Avoid buying from cartridge manufactures that put the same kind of ink in all of their cartridges.  They are clearly not concerned with giving a quality product and their cartridges will most likely not work well on any printer type.

When choosing your ink, make sure the company uses the correct type of ink that will work properly with your printer. And be sure they offer a money-back guarantee in case you have any problems.

With careful shopping you will be able to find cartridges that are compatible with your printer, you will not sacrifice the quality of your prints and you will save money.