Posts Tagged ‘Discount ink cartridges’

Easter Time

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013

It’s nearing Easter and this is when everyone’s printing the most for the little ones.

Why don’t you hop on over to our website and have a look at the wide range of deals we have available on our entire ink/toner cartridges ready for the Easter Rush.

Also why don’t you sign up for our mailing list? This entitles you to our discount codes which we sometimes offer and if you’re lucky sign up now and you never know there may be an Easter one available in the next couple of weeks. You’ll find this situated half way down our page on the right hand side.

Kodak ESP 3.2 All in one printer

Thursday, July 19th, 2012

This is the newest printer in the Kodak Range it’s an all in one printer that scans and copies to a high standard. Priced at £79* Kodak.co.uk this newest addition is the PC mag.com Editors choice. It definitely gets the thumbs up from me.

What stands out is that it is easy to use and has a touch screen 6.1cm; you can print wirelessly and print from your smart phone I pad tablet or computer.

The Print resolution is 9600 Dpi on the optimised setting.    The scanner is a 1200 DPI optical scanner 24-bit 9600DPI and it can print a 4×6 inch photo in 38 seconds.

There is also a Memory card reader so you can print without being connected to your computer.

This printer is ideal for someone that wants quality printing  you get a touch screen that is easy to use.  The price of the Original Ink cartridges is £22.96* for the black and colour cartridges. The ink itself is KODAK Premium Pigment-Based Inks dry instantly, are smudge and water resistant, and last a lifetime so it combined with the good quality reasonably priced ink, this printer is very good value for the money.

*Prices correct on writing this article

How to print better photographs

Thursday, July 5th, 2012

The summer holidays are soon upon us.  There are a few factors or things to consider when printing your photographs, the printer you use, the paper quality,  the camera that you use even effects your print quality.  Here are a few suggestions to improve the quality of the photographs you can print.

1) If you are looking to buy a new printer and you print a lot of photographs consider looking for a printer that is capable of printing photographs and graphics in a higher resolution.  If you also look for 48 bit colour support and scanning dpi (dots per inch) resolution of no less than 2,400

2) Also consider buying designated photo printer which will produce better results as it is designed specifically to print photographs.

3) Use photo paper instead of the normal mainstream printer paper making sure it is compatible with your printer.

4) Take care of your printer Check your manual for any maintenance procedures or cleaning that you can do.

5) When printing, check your printer settings to see if you can set it to print on the highest quality photo prints.

6) Before taking your photographs, if you check in your camera settings and you can select the resolution to be on maximum size.  The resolution is a term which means how many pixels a digital picture is made up.  If you have ever printed a picture out and it looks like there are squares on the page the resolution needs to be higher or the picture made smaller for this not to happen.

7) After taking your photographs and before printing out a photograph you can select the highest resolution for your image. On your computer, if you right click on your mouse and select properties this can determine the resolution.  If you choose this to be between 2,400- 4,800 dpi.(dots per inch)

8) Check out programs like Photoshop or programs on your computer that can fix problems like red eye or you can also improve the sharpness of your photos.   In some software programs you even help you delete blemishes, stray hairs or even delete distracting backgrounds.

I hope these suggestions are helpful and improve the quality of your printed photographs.

Finding the correct cartridge for your printer

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

Every now and again you get a customer ordering the incorrect cartridge and sometimes this is easy to do but now with updated websites and better search engines it is getting easier to order the correct cartridges and harder to order incorrectly.

The best way to find the cartridges for your printer is to know the full make and model of your printer and use the search box on a website to find your specific printer and most websites have the printer linked up to the correct cartridges for you, they’ll have a range of listing from remanufactured/compatible to the originals, different prices for different quantities etc. If you do not know your printer model number then it is advised to stick with the cartridges you have already installed in your printer and they usually have a sticker on top or the side with the number that cartridge is, for example a Canon CL-511 may have 511 on the top or CL511 and some colour dots. It will always have some indication as to which cartridge it is, if it does not we will always advise customers to consult their printer manual as it will state in there exactly which cartridges are compatible with their printer.

In the HP world of printers there are specific models which take HP364 and HP364XL. We find a high amount of customers order incorrectly when it comes to these cartridges as they don’t understand what XL means, they think this is a large size cartridge where as in fact it is the standard HP 364 but filled with a higher capacity of ink. Then there is the big BUT! Some of the printers take 4 of the HP 364 cartridges but others take 5 and it becomes confusing as altogether there is a black, magenta, cyan, yellow and photo black, so when customers simply search 364/ HP 364/ HP 364XL it brings up all 5 cartridges but what do customers do that only have 4? They order the 5 and cause more inconvenience for themselves. This then becomes a bigger issue as they wonder why they are receiving an error message stating the cartridge is missing or it is not fitting in correctly when placing the photo black in their printer which is NOT compatible.

Altogether the best way to search is to have some knowledge of your printer make and model and the number of the cartridges it takes.

Keeping the ink costs low

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

We at Cartridge Discount although we sell ink we like to pass savings so customers can print more successfully

One of the main concerns brought up from a survey done by PC advisor and noticed by us was that customers were concerned about the rising cost of Ink cartridges and the ink not lasting long enough. This is no surprise because of the changing economics and household budgets being tightened.

Customers are now more aware of the Total cost of ownership of a printer. Companies like Kodak, Canon, HP and Epson have to become more focused on reducing the cost of the cartridges and making printers and cartridges more cost efficient without losing quality.  So we at Cartridge Discount would like to give you some of our ink savings advice.

Top 10 Ink savings advice

1)      Buying Compatible or recycled cartridges are a great way of saving money the quality is just as good as original cartridges without the high price tag. Manufactures claim that generic cartridges damage your printer or invalidate your printer warranty but this is not true.

2)      Some companies have special offers each week so it is best to sign up to their newsletter so you get these offers sent to you.

3)      When you are printing Website pages try to copy only the part that you want not the adverts.

4)      Reduce the size of the page you are about to print before you print or if you can put more pages on one page e.g.  If you are printing a power point presentation you can print more pages on one page.  In turn this will save paper.

5)      Try Adobe Lean Print.  This is new software only printing solution a trial is available to from Adobe for free for 30 days if for an individual or 90 days if you are an organisation this software can monitor the amount of ink you are using and the cost. To find out more check the Adobe website http://www.adobe.com/products/lean-print.html

6)      Print in draft mode if your printer has setting, you could print in this mode unless you are printing a photograph or a business letter.

7)      Clean the ink cartridge heads you can find this through your printer software under head clean/ nozzle clean.  If you do this now and again to make sure the cartridges are flowing correctly or when you have not printed in a while.

8)      When your printer is not in use switch it off the heat from the printer can make the cartridge dry out.

9)      Storing the cartridges at room temperature and only buying when you need the cartridges means that the cartridges that you buy are at their best possible condition. Keeping in mind that cartridge’s can deteriorate over time.

10)   Last but not least if you do not use the cartridges regularly, at least once a week the cartridges can also dry out so when you are thinking you are saving on ink it is costing you not to use your ink, as the ink can evaporate and can dry out.  So to your benefit use your printer weekly to keep your cartridge ink flowing.

Happy Printing!

Get the best ink cartridges

Monday, January 16th, 2012

Lexmark is a name in itself. The brand is famous for its range of low cost and quality printers. Like many other brands, Lexmark printers are priced quite low, but buying Lexmark Ink cartridges can be heavy on the pocket. Lexmark inkjet cartridges are quite costly, but one can purchase the best ink cartridges at a pocket friendly price from online ink stores. A huge variety of original cartridges for all Lexmark printer models are available for the prospective customers to choose from.

One can understand the importance of a cartridge only in situations when the person runs off ink while printing important documents. To avoid such situations, it is always advisable to keep a spare cartridge at hand. However, owing to the high cost of OEM, many people hesitate in spending a huge sum of money to spare several ink cartridges. Needless to say, the companies benefit hugely from charging high prices for cartridges. There are other substitutes available for consumers like replacement ink cartridges and remanufactured cartridges. But there are several concerns about the quality of such compatible ink cartridges.

Making purchases from a reliable online store will ensure that one gets the best ink cartridges. Many people do not purchase compatible ink cartridges because they believe that the cheap cartridges spoil both the printers and documents by causing problems like spilling and leakage. Buying replacement cartridges from trusted suppliers will put an end to all such worries. One has to choose the supplier carefully to determine if the cartridge you are going to purchase for your Lexmark printer is the finest or not. Reading through the website carefully will provide the necessary details about how the cartridge has been manufactured or re-manufactured. Also, a trustworthy website will provide warranty to take responsibility of all their supplied products. A money-back policy may also be offered. This ensures that the satisfied customers come back for making their next purchase. Another sign that the supplier offers the best ink cartridges is replacement of damaged or defective cartridges and free shipping. Many other websites charge high shipping cost, as they know the customers won’t be back again.

If you are a proud owner of a Lexmark printer, then you can great deals on Lexmark inkjet cartridges from the online stores. The complete collection of Lexmark ink cartridges can be purchased at the lowest possible cost from Cartridge Discount. The Lexmark printers have a 5-year warranty which will be maintained only when you use original Lexmark inkjet cartridges. The online stores also house a stock of remanufactured and compatible Lexmark inkjet cartridges which save the customer’s money and provide excellent prints. The low price does not mean low quality as well. All the products are of the highest quality, which is assured by several quality control checks and testing. The Lexmark ink cartridge is one of the best ink cartridges, offering price advantage as well as reliable and high-quality output. The high yield cartridge ensures that the printer will keep running all day long without running out of ink.

Use of Ink cartridges

Monday, January 9th, 2012

A printer is an electronic device that is used for the purpose printing on paper. It makes use of Ink cartridges that consist of ink. Earlier the printers could print only black images but now colored printers are highly used. The inkjet type of printer came into existence three decades before and since then it has been used for printing good quality images. The cartridges used in them are called as Inkjet cartridges while the cartridges used in laser printers is called toner cartridges. The cost of the cartridge used is majorly dependent on the designs and model of the printer. The toner cartridges make use of laser to print the images on them while the inkjet type makes use of small drops. By making the use of ink type of cartridges it becomes very easy to print images. The software employed decides the quantity of drops that will be use for printing the paper.  The use of this type of printer is very popular because it can print god quality of banners and logos very easily.  The laser printer is used when high quality work is required in a shorter span while the inkjet type of printer are employed for printing affordable and moderate quality prints.

Various uses

For printers it is extremely important that the design of the cartridge used should match the design of the printer. In most cases the model has to be exactly the same.  Ink cartridges are highly used because of their affordability. There are many printer companies in which the price of a cartridge is much costlier and it sometimes exceeds that of the printer. The Ink cartridges are among the cheapest if them all. One of the most beneficial parts of the inkjet cartridges is that they are very easily recycled. There are many companies that sell recycled type of Inkjet cartridges. These are not only cheap at cost but also are environment friendly. Most printer owners are looking to buy such cartridges because they are available at much lesser prices. The toner cartridges are much costlier and thus most people find it hard to buy the new ones.  There is a very high amount of price that is spent in the making of these cartridges which increase the price. The number of prints that the toner cartridges provide is always greeter than that of the Inkjet cartridges.

Other factors

Since the original brand cartridges are available at very high prices, there are many companies who have made similar cartridges that can work well with the original ones. These are much cheaper but the quality of these cartridges is much lesser. The Ink cartridges can be easily refilled for two to here time but most of the times these cartridges fail to give the same efficiency of the original ones hence are mostly avoided.  It is always better to buy original cartridges only in order to enjoy good and efficient printing. There are many websites on the internet that provide good discount on these Ink cartridges.

Increasing Rates of Printer Cartridges and their Solution

Monday, January 2nd, 2012

In these modern times, when there is economic downturn and costs are soaring sky high, one should try and costs on every possible thing. One such thing is the Printer ink cartridge. There is absolutely no doubt in the fact that a printer has become a modern man’s necessity. And the companies that make ink cartridges try and take the maximum advantage of this need. The printer ink is becoming increasingly costly. And the prime reason behind this increased price is that people are willing to pay them. A little bit of market research can save you lots of money.

There are various branded printer ink cartridges available in the market. But, these are very costly owing to their brand name.  There are also the HP Ink cartridges and the Epson Ink cartridges. They produce good prints of supreme quality. They can be used for the purpose of printing in homes, offices and in schools. They produce superior quality prints. However, the cheap printer cartridges also give prints that are very fine in quality and in nature. It just requires you to do the requisite amount of research and decide on a good deal. You can easily save money while buying ink for your printers. The discount printer cartridges also give prints of good quality.

The big names in the industry of printer inks do not charge heavily for their printers. But, they make sure that once you run out of ink, you buy the cartridge ink of their company. This is how they compensate for the relatively less amount of profit that they make on printers. But this is the time when you should act smart not fall prey to these big brands. Just try to find for your own self, the best deals that are available in the market. There are also toner cartridges and inkjet cartridges present in the market. They also produce prints that are of good quality. The printer inks which are available at discounted rates may not be branded, but their quality is good enough to be used in a good printer. The tendency of the people wherein they buy big names in inks and cartridges makes them loose a lot of money. Instead, had they researched a little bit more, they would get a large variety of printer cartridges which they can use. You do not need to pay a grand amount for something that would give you the same end result as the cheaper version of it. You can easily find some very good deals for printer cartridges over the internet. You just need to find a dealer with a good reputation and do a bit of research. Then if you get cheap ink at discounted prices, then you should go for it.

You should realize that putting large amounts of money in printer inks is not an intelligent move. You should rather try to find alternate ways which give good quality results at a lower price. By buying cheap printer cartridges you can save a lot.

Printer Cartridges at low costs with high performances

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

A printer has become a modern day necessity. Every official or unofficial document that you see around yourself must somehow be related to a printing device. These printers are easily available in the market and come in different price brackets. But your expenditure on a printer does not stop as soon as you buy a printer. Even after you buy the printer a lot of money goes into buying new cartridges and refilling the older ones. These cartridges are of varying cost depending upon whether you bought branded ones or the cheap versions of them. But one thing is for sure, and that is that both the types, whether branded or the cheaper ones, give the same output. This means that the quality of the output print produced is the same.

There are various types of cartridges like the HP Ink cartridges or the Epson Ink cartridges. All these produce superior prints. They can be used for the purpose of printing at varied places like schools or offices etc. But the cheaper Printer ink cartridges also produce prints of comparable quality. These Inkjet cartridges are available at cheaper prices. But before buying this cheap ink you should go through the reviews and the comments about these printer cartridges. As there are many ill intentioned companies that sell out products by the names of reputed companies. Such companies should not be trusted.

The important thing here is that there many companies which do not charge heavily for their printers, but they require you to buy the ink of their own brand. This might come down heavily upon your pocket as these branded inks are very expensive. So to avoid falling into this trip, you should always check out the cheaper print cartridges. And the best thing about them is that the end result of both is almost the same. A little research can save you from giving out a large amount of money. There are also Toner inks present in the market. These inks are also to give fine quality prints which can also be achieved using the cheaper versions of these inks. The big players in this industry take advantage of the fact that people want their devices in the best working conditions. So many a times they discourage the customers from buying the cheaper printer ink. But you should not fall in this trap. You should understand that these inks are also equally good when it comes to the end result.

The need for printers is increasing day by day, and so is the need for inks and cartridges. But it is worthless to invest much into these costly cartridges when you can get the same outcome at cheaper prices. Just go through the testimonials and also through the reviews about these smaller companies, especially if you are making an online deal. Check out for their reputation in the market and then you will surely be able to make a much more profitable decision. A little research can help you in the longer run.

Cheap Printer Cartridges

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

In these days of rising costs and prices, cartridges for printers are not an exception. One single cartridge of ink has a high cost. What do you think is the reason behind these soaring prices? Well, the reason is that people are ready to pay them. Each time a customer buys these overpriced cartridges a message is sent out, which says that customers are ready to pay any price for them. They do not mind shelling out large sums of money for printer cartridges. However, this is not true. The customers do not need to pay so heavily for printer inks.

To change the cartridge of your printer, you do not need no invest heavily in it. You just have to research the market well enough, in order to buy inks that are good in quality and lie within your budget. To pay high prices for a printer cartridge is just not the right thing to do. There are Toner cartridges that are brand or type specific. So, you have to make sure that you choose the right ink for yourself or else the purpose of refilling will be defeated. There are the Epson ink cartridges which are just the ideal choice for use in schools, homes and in printing and photography.

Apart from the Epson cartridges, there are also the HP Ink cartridges. There is a large variety of Inkjet cartridges present, which you can easily choose from. But you should do the maximum research in the market before laying your hands on any these. There is no reason why you should pay more than what is required, for Printer ink cartridges. There are many people who think that discount ink for printers does not produce good quality prints. But this is not the case. This cheap ink also consistently produces good quality prints. There are many printer companies that have adopted a new method for selling out their products. They keep the cost of their printers quiet low, but they strongly recommend you to use only their own branded ink cartridges. And by buying that branded cartridge you pay them more than what is required. However, this should not be case. You can comfortable go for cheap ink and get the same quality prints. There is a general tendency, that people tend to run to buy branded printer ink cartridges. However, the best thing to do would be to try and research the market in order to find the cheap printer cartridges that are available at discounted rates.

It is very important for you to realize that it is not an intelligent thing to put in large sums of money in the printer ink. The main agenda is to get a superior quality print. And if you are getting one without paying humongous amounts of money, then why to invest too much money in the printer ink cartridges. Do some good research in the market and you will surely crack a good deal for your printer without shelling out much money from your pocket.

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