5 Harsh Realities Of Cartridges

By Robert Achter


Having spent tons of money at local printing shops, I decided to acquire my first printer. There were an endless number of models. Every model offered different features. Sizing up printers by price was a challenge in itself as each model was different enough from other models. However after, endless hours of research I found the perfect model.

At first it was great. The quality was fantastic; and the printer afforded me the luxury of printing exactly what I wanted, when I wanted it. I could not complain, until the time came. A flashing message appeared both on my computer screen and on the printer that indicated that the toner cartridge needed to be replaced.

After removing the cartridge that just ran out, I dove into finding a replacement cartridge. The question that you are probably expecting me to answer is, "where is the best place to buy toner cartridges?" Well I do not have an absolute answer, but I can offer some of what I learned in doing some research.

You may consider buying a cartridge on the Internet. There are an endless number of online retailers and vendors. Some online retailers have great reputations, while others do not. You can frequently find the lowest prices online. Online retailers require that you exhibit a certain amount of caution. It is important to read reviews written by past customers. Walking through entire checkout process is an important step to take when choosing an online retailer; this ensures there are no hidden fees and lets you understand shipping information before entering your credit card information.

There are also quite a few options that you can explore locally. Right in your own backyard you can find toner cartridge refill service providers, locally owned office supply store, as well as large national office supply retailers. Higher prices are usually synonymous with retailers that maintain physical stores. There can be added value that comes along with these higher prices.

First, you will have the toner cartridge as soon as you need it. You can often speak with helpful staff. In-store staff can be friendly and offer insights into the toner cartridge that you are considering for purchase that you were unaware of. Returns can be more easily handled with expeditious exchange.

A final option to explore in your neighborhood is toner cartridge refill. The service is available in both large national office supply stores as well as small local retailers. Extending the life of the cartridge, businesses that offer the service refill depleted cartridges.

Owning a printer is great, but be ready to dive into researching where you will purchase toner cartridges. Beware, Purchasing toner cartridges can be more challenging than finding the printer you bought.




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