“A drop of ink may make a million think.” said Lord Byron, A British Romantic poet and satirist whose poetry and personality captured the imagination of Europe.
Ink captures our imagination and makes it tangible and accessible for others. Whether you are printing posters for your marketing campaign or printing the first draft of your novel for your editor, ink is quintessential for everything impactful you plan to do.
But how many times have you wanted to print something only to find out that your printer is out of ink? We are sure that those empty cartridges and toners have frustrated you plenty. Printer inks are a recurring requirement and stocking the right type of ink can help you save hassles and costs.
In this blog, we will guide you about the different types of printer inks and how to best choose one. Read on!
Laser Printer Ink and Inkjet Printer Ink
Laser Printer Ink: Laser printers use a fine powder called toner for printing. The heat from the laser fuses the toner on the paper to produce an image. Toner is more expensive to buy upfront, but it proves economical overall as it lasts longer than inkjet cartridges do. Another advantage of toner is that it does not dry, giving it a long life.
Laser printers give cleaner results as the paper does not get wet with ink while printing. They are convenient for the fast and precise printing of images and texts. Laser printers are useful for text-heavy documents and can print marketing materials, letterheads, and other such important documents with ease.
Inkjet Printer Ink: Inkjet printers produce images by spraying ink drops on the paper. The ink drops are very minute and blend seamlessly to create high-quality prints in color. The ink is pigmented or dyed and is made of carbon, binders, drying agents, chelating agents, solvent, and other materials.
Inkjet cartridges are cheaper to buy than a toner but run out much quicker. On an average, the cost per print on inkjet printers is higher than that on laser printers. The ink in cartridges also dries out over time and needs replacement.
Inkjet printers come in a variety of types. They are suitable for low volume printing needs and high-quality prints that need efficient printing and supreme clarity.
Selecting Ink Cartridge for Your Printer
1.Identifying cartridge’s compatibility with your printer: Cartridges differ from manufacturer to manufacturer. Therefore, before buying cartridges, make sure that they are compatible with your printer. You can do this by checking your printer model number and its compatibility with the cartridge you are buying.
2.Standard v/s High Yield Cartridge: Ink cartridges are classified as standard or high yield cartridges based on their page yield. Page yield is the number of pages a cartridge can print before drying. If your printing requirement is occasional, then choose standard cartridges as those are ideal for in-home use or light office use. If your printing requirement is more, you should go for a high yield (XL/XXL) cartridge. High yield cartridges can save up to 50% costs on per page printing basis.
Be sure to check your printer’s compatibility for high yield cartridges as manufacturers sell high- yield ink cartridges for specific models only.
3.Original v/s 3rd Party Cartridges: OEM manufactured ink cartridges are the highest quality cartridges. They are priced at a premium and are specifically designed to work with the OEM’s printers. Their steep prices often make them an unattractive choice for many.
Many third-party manufacturers make cartridges that are compatible with multiple types of printers. These cartridges are cheaper and can work with various printer models to save you significantly in printing costs.
4.Remanufactured Ink Cartridges: Remanufactured Ink Cartridges are made by refilling and repairing old cartridges. These are cheaper than new cartridges and can be a good option for those looking to save on printing costs.
To Summarize
While choosing the ink for printing, be sure to check your printer model and the cartridges that are compatible with it. Choosing the right ink cartridges per your printing volume and budget can help you save a lot on printing costs.
Don’t let your imagination run dry because of your ink. Choose the right ink for your printer and get ready to create impact on the world!
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