Everyone using a printer knows that the biggest cost of using a printer is in the ink. You can buy an entry level printer for Php 2,000 and spend Php 1,000 everytimg your ink runs out.

Printer manufacturers such as HP, Canon and Epson makes money not on the printer but on the consumables. In my experience, it is worth buying re-manufactured or replacement ink rather than using originals. I try to avoid refilling ink cartridges as this is messy.

If you are a heavy printer user, consider buying bulk ink cartriages. The one time purchase may be costly but the printing cost in the long run is worth the investment.

For laser printers, I’ve tried both refilled and re-manufactured toners. I find the toner refill more reliable than buying re-manufactured ones.

Consistency is the key in finding a good ink replacement. If you are satisfied with the ink you bought, consider using the same brand the next time around.

Oh, by the way, don’t throw that defective printer. Printer manufacturer have trade-in promos yearly and you can save thousands by trading-in your old defective printer.