Choosing printer ink for your printer, fax or copier

Deciding on which printer ink to get and where to purchase can be confusing to say the least. There are literally hundreds of different models of printers, fax machines and copiers available on the market represented by at least two dozen different manufacturers. There are also many sources available online that are competing to meet your needs. We hope we can inform you enough as to the options available to you and provide you with enough information and knowledge to guide you in the right direction.

Ink is a generic term referring to many different kinds such as:

• inkjet ink for inkjet printers - color and black
• solid printer ink
• toner for laser printers and copiers
• ribbons for dot matrix printers
• inkjet refill kit
• bulk ink

When looking for replacement ink you need to decide whether you want to stay with brand name ink or go with cheaper compatible inks supplied by numerous online merchants. You also need to decide among original or compatible cartridges or refill kits.

There are many options available to you and there are advantages and disadvantages to each. More importantly, you do not have to stay with original or OEM cartridges as most manufacturers would have you believe. You can do quite well and save plenty of money by choosing compatibles to suit your needs and budget.

Choose below for information on selecting, finding and fulfilling your inkjet and toner needs.