the printer ink scam continues

This has got to be one of the biggest scams ever by major corporations.


I just paid $ 75 for 2 cartridges, one black and one for color. They will probably last 3 weeks.


Estimated cost to the company for a little ink and the cartridges: $ 5

Your estimate on production cost might even be a bit high.

My solution a few years back was to buy a nice color laser that you can swap the chips from cheap amazon replacement toner with the oem and use whatever you want. It needs replaced so I need to do some research and see what models this can still be done with but that is what has kept me in cheap printing for a while now

Maybe you should take up a new side hobby refueling them. I bought a kit once it works ok but was messing I got ink ever where and toss the printer.
Second look at eBay, Walmart, Amazon all have deals on OEM and recondition no mess. I sell my use one on eBay I save up 20 and sell them for around $20 to $40 plus shipping better than the Groupon by back at the office supply.

I have bought lots of reconditioned cartidges. Most are fine. Some are not, but overall you can save a lot of $$.

Costco sometimes has good deals on Epson Ecotank too. I think that is what its called. My friend buys them and says they are good and ink is way cheaper.

I buy not original cartidges for pennies. Original cost half price of printer

HP is now kinda enforcing using HP-authorized cartridges, maybe something about the warranty?

that said, i have had 3-4 HP printers since 1998. they last about 4-5yrs on average. originally, mine had Fax capability since i needed to fax stuff. last two are just print, copy, scan (to PC or to USB) w/ flatbed & document feed.

yep, the cartridges are getting expensive.
then, they came out with HP Instant Ink - use their "special" cartridges, they monitor ink levels and order automatically. or you can order manually.
i did a price comparison on store bought HP carts versus their monthly charge - Instant Ink won out.

your printing must vary.


epson ecotank https://epson.com/ecotank-ink-tank-printers
look good, but 2-3x the price of my HP.