PFT #62 - Personal Finance Tip of the Week: How to Save Money on Printer Ink Cartridges

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week’s topic discusses how to save money on printer ink cartridges. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Over the years it has become commonplace for people to own a printer just like with a television or a cell phone. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is a great convenience and is worth the money as paying for printing service over time is a much more costly affair. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When it comes to maintenance, ink cartridges will need to be replaced or refilled from time-to-time. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With that being said purchasing new cartridges is the most expensive option. Depending on the make and model of the cartridge, they can cost between 200 - 300% more than refilling them.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When choosing this path, the first option is to find a retailer, typically a big box store that has equipment to provide the service to a large set of customers. The beauty here is that this is a clean and easy process. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The second option depending on the retailer, is to subscribe to an ink filling program which is typically offered by original equipment manufactures such as HP or Cannon.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The third option is to refill the cartridges yourself which is equivalent to a small household project.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">T</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">he first step is to buy the replacement inks which are pervasive on the Internet. Next you'll need to locate the hole that was used to originally fill the ink cartridge or if there is not one present, then a small hole needs to be drilled. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Choosing this path is the most economical; however it can be messy so make sure to follow the instructions from the package or utilize self-help videos.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The beauty in this sce