How to cutback and reduce your printing costs

Whether it’s for business or personal endeavours, finding a way to reduce your printing costs is something that will certainly appeal. And while it may feel as though you’re fighting a losing battle, the truth is that you can achieve this goal by following a few simple steps.

 

Printing technology has evolved at a rapid rate as printers are now capable of printing at far greater resolutions. However, this does mean that you’ll need to take extra care with your printing activities, especially if you wish to save money. Here’s how to take control of the situation:

 

Tip 1: Buy The Right Printer

 

When buying a printer, it’s not simply a case of buying the best brand or model. You need to choose a printer that is right for you.

 

If you are printing in grayscale, it’ll be better to buy a mono laser printer as the use of powder rather than ink will promote greater cost-efficiency and performance. Not only would it be a waste of money to go for the more expensive option in this case, but it could encourage clogs to develop.

 

Of course, those opting for inkjet printers for colour printing should always buy a reliable solution. In truth, there is no single right or wrong selection, and it all depends on the needs of the individual user. If you’re still unsure, feel free to contact our team.

 

Tip 2: Buy The Right Ink

 

If you’re not an expert in this field, you can easily be forgiven for thinking that all printer inks are essentially the same. In turn, this outlook could lead you to buy generic ink because it is cheaper. Unfortunately, the cheap option today will often be the most expensive option in the long run.

 

Inferior quality inks are particularly problematic if you aren’t using the printer frequently or if the majority of the printing is in grayscale. Opting for a better quality of ink will go a long way to preventing problems with the printhead.

 

Another popular option is to choose refillable cartridges and tanks. This can be an ideal way to cut the costs and is a greener solution too. However, you must take extra care to avoid sediment.

 

Tip 3: Avoid Printhead Clogs

 

A lot of people wrongly think that printer cartridges dry up. In truth, the problem actually stems from the ink on the end of the nozzle drying up and hardening. The ink within the cartridge is fine.

 

One of the best things you can do is to embrace winning operating conditions so that fresh ink continues to push the old ink. This will prevent the ink from drying on the nozzle surface, which will save you from more expensive maintenance and repairs.

 

If you’ve noticed that the ink isn’t printing the right colours or that there are white horizontal lines, it’s likely that there is an issue with the printhead. Repairing this is cheaper than replacing the printer, but you must be sure to follow this with smarter usage in the future.