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If you regularly print papers for work or school, you may start to incur a large expense due to the ink! Ink is no small investment with even the basic black cartridge running anywhere from $20 to upwards of $60 or even $80 for a regular at-home printer ink cartridge. That may not seem like much, but if you buy three or four ink cartridges a year, that can be a substantial expense. At White Spider Electronics, we care about saving you money with our top-rated refurbished printers and providing you tips for saving money on those ink cartridges. Keep reading to find out more!
Try a Laser Printer
The type of printer you use greatly affects your ink consumption. At White Spider Electronics, we offer a variety of refurbished printer brands like HP, Lexmark, Dell, and Brother for your printing needs. If you are in the market for a new printer, we suggest investing in one of our refurbished laser printers. These types of printers do not use maintenance ink and are an excellent choice for printing text documents.
Print in Draft Mode
Printers have a variety of modes for printing based on the different speeds and quality you are looking for. Draft mode is a print setting for fast printing while using a minimal amount of ink. If you are not needing a high-quality print, like something for a presentation, then the draft mode is the best money-saving option.
Keep Your Inkjet Turned On
You may be in the habit of unplugging and turning off your devices and appliances you are not using to save money. Unfortunately, this hack costs you more money when it comes to an inkjet printer. Every time you restart your inkjet printer, it triggers a maintenance cycle, clearing the printing heads. Typically printers end up using around half of their ink supply on maintenance cycles, so we highly recommend leaving them plugged in and on.
Think Twice Before Printing
Have you ever printed something and noticed a huge typo or maybe you realized that you didn’t need that document printed out for reference? Proofreading and thinking twice before printing can end up saving you a lot of money on both ink and paper. You can also choose to print in black and white saving you the upcharge of colored printer cartridges.
At White Spider Electronics, we specialize in saving you money with our refurbished printers and printer parts. We ensure all of our devices are fully functional and inspected to maximize performance and production. When you shop with us, you not only save money, but you also find the brands you trust at an affordable price. Shop our selection today!