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Top 10 Tips For Making An Ink Cartridge Last Longer
When it comes to purchasing a printer, the price represents only a portion of the cost. You must consider the price you originally pay for the printer itself as well as the expense of buying ink cartridges every time the printer's ink runs out. If you own a business that requires a lot of printing or if you print a lot of photos, ink cartridges may frequently need to be replaced. These extra costs can add up in a hurry, but luckily there are ways you can save money by making your ink cartridges last just a little longer.
1. Print only what you absolutely need
Before you start printing any particular portion of text or graphics, decide its relevance and usefulness so that you do not unnecessarily spend time in printing things that may not be of much use. In short, you should print only those things that you may actually need to save consumption of considerable amounts of ink.
If there is information you can back up on a disk instead of printing a hard copy, then use CD-ROMs or DVDs to back up your files. Emails and reports should be printed only as you need them, not just for the sake of printing them. Avoid printing "just for fun" stuff.
2. Use Print Preview
Print Preview is a useful function that shows you how the document will look after it has been printed. It can help you adjust spaces and decide which pages to print. Consider turning off the color ink cartridges, selecting only the text you require and only the pages you need – especially that last page with the footer that comes out with each print job. This can significantly reduce your printer ink usage as well as your paper usage.
3. Print text over graphics
If you are printing documents only for later reference, print only the essential text and any related images or graphics that are required. Avoid printing images or colorful graphics if having a hard copy is not essential to the purpose of the document.
4. Print in Draft mode as often as possible
Use draft print quality whenever you can. Go to File – Print to open the box that lists the settings for your printer. Click ‘Properties' to bring up the various options available. You'll probably find different choices under the heading ‘Paper/Quality' that allow you to select draft quality printing. Your document will print at a lower resolution but that may not matter for reference material that you will likely discard later. You can always switch to a higher resolution for a final version of a document.
5. Print text in black ink only
Print documents that are in black and white with a black ink cartridge. Choose black and white printing over color whenever possible. Depending on your printer, you may have the option to select grayscale printing using the black ink cartridge only. If you print black with a color ink cartridge, various colors are mixed to create the black ink. This depletes your color ink cartridge a lot faster than it would deplete a black ink cartridge. If you're not doing presentation quality work, or if you're printing text only, chances are you won't need the other colors.
6. Use color ink only when needed
If you want your refilled ink to run longer, then make use of color printing only when it is required. Otherwise, for general and regular use, it is wiser to use black and white printing that helps in saving your money on buying additional refills.
Modern personal printers can produce high quality photographs, particularly if you use specialty photo paper. But printing high quality digital shots can use a lot of ink, so if you print a large number of photos you might want to outsource your photo printing to a local print center. Many services allow you to order your prints online. You can also have your photos printed on calendars, mouse pads or greeting cards if you wish.
7. Keep your printer nozzles clean
Perhaps the easiest change you can make to your printing habits is to keep an eye on your printer heads. The printer ink nozzles that dispense the actual ink use a spray function to get the ink onto the paper. As such, these nozzles can experience a build-up of dried ink and become clogged. Clean the nozzle heads every few weeks or more often if you're a heavy printer.
If a color cartridge isn't printing all the colors, remove the cartridge and wipe the bottom of it where the ink comes out firmly with a damp paper towel or lint-free cloth to unclog the nozzle. This will help the ink flow more freely from the cartridge.
8. Use all the ink in the cartridge
Continue to print even when your printer light comes on or you get a warning saying that your ink is low. Check the ink level in the cartridge and if it appears that there is some ink left, keep using it instead of changing the cartridge immediately. There is likely quite a bit of ink left in the cartridge; remember that the ink comes out in a spray so it doesn't take much per page. Use it all and then shake the ink cartridge to break up any ink clogs (especially in humid climates). You may get hundreds of extra pages out of a cartridge by doing this. Keep printing until the ink is almost completely gone (but be careful that you don't run the printer with an empty cartridge).
9. Select "Printer-Friendly" Pages when printing from the Web
You would be surprised how much ink is wasted by printing pages directly as they appear from a website. One Web page can have multiple pictures or graphics…not to mention several pages worth of printing because Web pages are typically much longer than a regular document. Opt for the printer-friendly option if you need to print something from the Web. This eliminates all the unnecessary images, and will save your ink cartridges as well as your printing paper.
10. Use the printer regularly
If you don't print very often, you can stretch the life of your inkjet cartridges by keeping the printer moving. Print a page or two at least once a week using both your color and black ink cartridges. You can print something small (even a printer diagnostic test) to prevent the ink from drying up.
Another ink-saving tip is to power down your printer the right way after each use. Don't merely switch it off or unplug it, but allow your printer to power down slowly and shut itself down. The print heads need to be in the right position while the printer is turned off to prevent the ink from drying up prematurely. The printer should also be covered when not in
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Compatible Lexmark #1 (18C0781) Color Ink Cartridge $9.99 Our compatible Lexmark #1 tri-color ink cartridge replaces the Lexmark 18C0781 inkjet cartridge. This unique inkjet cartridge produces both black and color prints and is used by the Lexmark X and Z series inkjet printers. Our compatible Lexmark #1 tri-color ink cartridge comes with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO PRINTER PROGRAMING THE INK LEVEL FOR THIS PARTICULAR CARTRIDGE MIGHT DISPLAY EMPTY ON THE PRINTER HOWEVER THE CARTRIDGE IS FULL |
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Compatible Canon BC-05 (0885A003) Color Ink Cartridge $19.95 Our compatible Canon BC-05 tri-color ink cartridge replaces the Canon BC-05 or 0885A003AA inkjet cartridge. This inkjet cartridge is used by the Canon BJC series inkjet printers. Our compatible Canon BC-05 tri-olor ink cartridge comes with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. |
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Compatible Canon CL-211 (2976B001) Color Ink Cartridge $17.95 Our compatible Canon CL-211 tri-color ink cartridge replaces the Canon CL-211 or 2976B001 inkjet cartridge. This inkjet cartridge is used by the Canon PIXMA series inkjet printers. Our compatible Canon CL-211 tri-color ink cartridge comes with our 100% satisfication guarantee. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO PRINTER PROGRAMING THE INK LEVEL FOR THIS PARTICULAR CARTRIDGE MIGHT DISPLAY EMPTY ON THE PRINTER HOWEVER THE CARTRIDGE IS FULL |
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Genuine Epson T005011 Color Ink Cartridge $48.73 Genuine brand new Epson T005011 color ink cartridge compatible with Stylus Color 900/900N/900G/980/980N printers. |
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Genuine Epson T014201 Color Ink Cartridge $20.95 Genuine brand new Epson T014201 color ink cartridge compatible with Stylus C40/C40UX and Stylus Color 480/580 printers. |
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Genuine Epson T018201 Color Ink Cartridge $24.95 Genuine brand new Epson T018201 color ink cartridge compatible with Stylus Color 777/777i printers. |
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Genuine Epson T037020 Color Ink Cartridge $21.95 Genuine brand new Epson T037020 color ink cartridge compatible with Stylus Color C42UX/C44 printers. |
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Genuine Epson T009201 Color Ink Cartridge $38.29 Genuine brand new Epson T009201 color ink cartridge compatible with Stylus Photo 1270/1280/900 printers. |
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Genuine Canon BCI-24C (6882A003AA) Color Ink Cartridge $18.95 Genuine brand new Canon BCI-24C (6882A003AA) color ink cartridge compatible with F20/i250/i320/i350/i455/i470D/i475D/iP1500/iP2000/S200/S300/S330 and MultiPass 130/360/370/390 printers. |
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Genuine Canon CL-211 (2976B001) Color Ink Cartridge $22.95 Genuine brand new Canon CL-211 (2976B001) color ink cartridge compatible with PIXMA MP240/MP250/MP270/MP480/MP490/MX330/MX340/MX350 printers. |
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Genuine Canon CL-31 (1900B002) Color Ink Cartridge $20.95 Genuine brand new Canon CL-31 (1900B002) color ink cartridge compatible ith iP1800 printers. |
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Genuine Canon CL-41 (0617B002) Color Ink Cartridge $25.95 Genuine brand new Canon CL-41 (0617B002) color ink cartridge compatible with iP1600/iP1700/iP6210D/iP6220D/iP6310D, and MP150/160/170/450/460 printers. |
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Genuine Canon CLI-36 (1511B002) Color Ink Cartridge $19.95 Genuine brand new Canon CLI-36 (1511B002) color ink cartridge compatible with PIXMA mini260 printers. |
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Genuine Lexmark (18Y0143) #43XL Color Ink Cartridge $33.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18Y0143) #43XL color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark P350/X4850/X6570/X7550/X9350 printers. |
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Genuine Lexmark (18Y0341) #41A Color Ink Cartridge $33.45 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18Y0341) #41A color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X4850/X6570/X7550 printers. |
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Genuine Lexmark (15M0120) #20 Color Ink Cartridge $43.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (15M0120) #20 color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X63/X73/X83/X85/X125/X4250/X4270/Z42/Z43/Z45/Z45se/Z51/Z52/Z53/Z82/Z705/Z715/P122/P707/P3100 printers. |
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Genuine Lexmark (18C0033) #33 Color Ink Cartridge $27.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C0033) #33 color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark P315/P450/P915/P4350/P6250/X3350/X5250/X5270/X5470/X7170/X7350/X8350/Z816 printers. |
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Genuine Lexmark #5 (18C1960) Color Ink Cartridge $26.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C1960) #5 color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X2690/X3690/Z2390 printers. |
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Genuine Lexmark (10N0026) #26 Color Ink Cartridge $37.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (10N0026) #26 color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark Z13/Z23/Z25/Z33/Z35/Z515/Z605/Z611/Z615/Z645/Z75/X1150/X1185/X1270/X1290/X2250/i3 printers. |
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Genuine Epson S193110 Color Ink Cartridge $19.95 Genuine brand new Epson S193110 color ink cartridge compatible with Stylus Photo 700/750 printers. |
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Genuine Epson T001011 Color Ink Cartridge $28.95 Genuine brand new Epson T001011 color ink cartridge compatible with Stylus Photo 1200 printers. |
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Genuine Epson T008201 Color Ink Cartridge $19.95 Genuine brand new Epson T008201 color ink cartridge compatible with Stylus Photo 780/785EXP/825/870/875DC/875DCS/890 printers. |
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Genuine Epson T027201 Color Ink Cartridge $23.95 Genuine brand new Epson T027201 color ink cartridge compatible with Stylus Photo 820/925 printers. |
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Genuine Epson T029201 Color Ink Cartridge $28.95 Genuine brand new Epson T029201 color ink cartridge compatible with Stylus C60 printers. |
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Genuine Lexmark (18C0781) #1 Color Ink Cartridge $25.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C0781) #1 color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X2350/X2470/X3470/Z730/Z735 printers. |
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Genuine Lexmark (18C1529) #29A Color Ink Cartridge $26.45 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C1529) #29A color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X2500/Z845/Z1300 printers. |
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Genuine Epson T041020 Color Ink Cartridge $28.95 Genuine brand new Epson T041020 color ink cartridge compatible with Stylus C62/CX3200 printers. |
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Genuine Lexmark (18C1624) #24A Color Ink Cartridge $29.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C1624) #24A color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X3550/X4550/Z1420 printers. |
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Genuine Lexmark (18C2100) #15A Color Ink Cartridge $29.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C2100) #15A color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X2600 printers. |
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Genuine Lexmark (18C2160) #37A Color Ink Cartridge $29.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C2160) #37A color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X3500/X3600/X4600/X5650/X6650/X6675 printers. |
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Genuine Canon BC-05 (0885A003) Color Ink Cartridge $40.95 Genuine brand new Canon BC-05 (0885A003) color ink cartridge compatible with BJC-150/210/240/250/255/1000 printers. |
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Compatible Epson T014201 Color Ink Cartridge $7.95 Our recycled Epson T014201 tri-color ink cartridge replaces the Epson T014201 inkjet cartridges. This inkjet cartridge is used by the Epson Stylus C20, C40, Color 480, Color 580 inkjet printers. Our recycled Epson T014201 tri-color ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. |
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Genuine Epson S191089 Color Ink Cartridge $29.95 Genuine brand new Epson S191089 color ink cartridge compatible with Stylus Color 400/440/600/600Q/640/660/670/740/740i/760/800/800N/850/850N/860/1160/1520 and Stylus Scan 2000/2500 Pro printers. |
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Compatible HP 61 (CH562WN) Color Ink Cartridge $14.95 Our compatible HP 61 color ink cartridge replaces the HP CH562WN inkjet cartridges. This inkjet cartridge is used by the HP Deskjet 1000, 2000 and 3000 series inkjet printers. Our compatible HP 61 color ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO PRINTER PROGRAMING THE INK LEVEL FOR THIS PARTICULAR CARTRIDGE MIGHT DISPLAY EMPTY ON THE PRINTER HOWEVER THE CARTRIDGE IS FULL |
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Compatible HP 75 (CB337WN) Color Ink Cartridge $9.99 Our compatible HP 75 tri-color ink cartridge replaces the HP CB337WN inkjet cartridges. This inkjet cartridge is used by the HP Deskjet, OfficeJet and Photosmart series inkjet printers. Our compatible HP 75 color ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO PRINTER PROGRAMING THE INK LEVEL FOR THIS PARTICULAR CARTRIDGE MIGHT DISPLAY EMPTY ON THE PRINTER HOWEVER THE CARTRIDGE IS FULL |
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Compatible HP 60 (CC643WN) Color Ink Cartridge $14.95 Our compatible HP 60 color ink cartridge replaces the HP CC643WN inkjet cartridges. This inkjet cartridge is used by the HP Deskjet D2500 and F4200 series inkjet printers. Our compatible HP 60 color ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO PRINTER PROGRAMING THE INK LEVEL FOR THIS PARTICULAR CARTRIDGE MIGHT DISPLAY EMPTY ON THE PRINTER HOWEVER THE CARTRIDGE IS FULL |
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Compatible HP 901 (CC656AN) Color Ink Cartridge $19.99 Our compatible HP 901 color ink cartridge replaces the HP CC656AN inkjet cartridges. This inkjet cartridge is used by the HP Officejet J4500 and J4600 series inkjet printers. Our compatible HP 901 color ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO PRINTER PROGRAMING THE INK LEVEL FOR THIS PARTICULAR CARTRIDGE MIGHT DISPLAY EMPTY ON THE PRINTER HOWEVER THE CARTRIDGE IS FULL |
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Compatible HP 93 (C9361WN) Color Ink Cartridge $7.99 Our compatible HP 93 tri-color ink cartridge replaces the HP C9361WN inkjet cartridges. This inkjet cartridge is used by the HP Deskjet, PSC, and Photosmart series inkjet printers. Our compatible HP 93 tri-color ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO PRINTER PROGRAMING THE INK LEVEL FOR THIS PARTICULAR CARTRIDGE MIGHT DISPLAY EMPTY ON THE PRINTER HOWEVER THE CARTRIDGE IS FULL |