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The quality of the pages you print is greatly affected by the paper and the ink cartridge that you choose to use. Cheap paper can reduce your printer's quality, and even though it is not always true, cheap ink cartridges can also cause your printer to produce images of a lesser caliber. There are pros and cons when it comes to using each of the three different kinds of inexpensive ink cartridges.

Refill Ink

The first option for cheap ink is to refill your empty cartridges. This is generally the cheapest of all the alternatives, but it is also tends to wind up with the lowest quality prints.

Injecting refill ink into an empty cartridge is a messy process, not to mention difficult. The majority of new printer models use cartridges that are not easy to refill.

Recycled Cartridges

Many companies clean used cartridges, refill them with ink, test them for quality, and then sell them as recycled cartridges.

This is more expensive than refilling your own because you're paying for the labor involved, but it tends to give you better results.

Companies that recycle cartridges often use special equipment in the recycling process and usually guarantee their already high quality work so that, if for some reason the recycled cartridge does not function properly, you can have your money returned to you or switch the malfunctioning cartridge for a good one.

Generic Cartridges

Due to patents on ink cartridges held by their manufacturers that make their reproduction illegal by other companies, use of generic cartridges is less widespread than that of the other alternatives.

For some printer models, it is possible to find generic cartridges that contain all new parts; they just aren't made by the same manufacturer as the printer they are used in.

These cartridges tend to be the highest priced of the three options, but they are still cheaper than the original cartridges, and work just as well.

Which option will be best for you is going to depend a lot on how much printing you do, and what you're printing. If you're printing photos that you want to be able to keep for a lifetime, you'll have different needs than if you're just printing copies of web pages for future reference.

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Thinking about using aftermarket ink cartridges or refurbished toner in your printer but aren't sure whether they'll do as good a job? Visit the Inketeria website to learn more about the pros & cons of using cheap ink in your printer. Get more helpful tips & advice at http://www.inketeria.com

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