An inkjet printer is a lot like a teenaged boy, always hungry. They guzzle ink as though they are starving, and with the high cost of those inkjet cartridges, it can often feel like you are paying to feed another child. In fact, the high cost of inkjet cartridges are the number one reason why so many people have now switched to refilling inkjet cartridges.

No one enjoys spending all that money on new inkjet cartridges, so why does anyone do it all? Well, some people don’t realize that there is a cheaper alternative. Other people realize that they could save money by buying inkjet printer refills, but they have heard negative things about them so they just keep buying the more expensive new cartridges.

But most of the negative things that people believe about refilling cartridges are actually true. So let’s clear up some of the confusion by explaining some of the most common misconceptions.

1. You Have To Take Classes To Learn How To Refill Cartridges.

You do not have to take lessons to learn how to refill the cartridges. You can do it all on your own, just follow the instructions that are included in all of the printer refill kits and you’ll be fine. Inkjet printer refills can be a bit tricky at first, but once you have done it a few times it’s actually pretty easy.

You can get printer refill kits at any office supply store, just make sure that you bring your printer information (make, model, etc.) with you so that you get the right kit. You can also get refill kits online, and they are usually cheaper online than they are in regular office stores.

2. I Can’t Get Anyone To Refill The Cartridges For Me

There are many stores that will take care of refilling ink cartridges for you. All you have to do is locate one, take in your empty cartridges, and have them refilled.

An even easier option is to send them to the manufacturer to have them refilled. Most manufacturers offer this service for free, so all you have to do is pay for the postage.

3. It Takes Hours To Refill An Inkjet Cartridge

Refilling inkjet cartridges really does not take that much time. While it may take a little bit longer the first time you do it, the process is actually pretty quick and should take no longer than fifteen of twenty minutes of your time. If you take it to a store to be refilled, it only takes about five minutes.

4. Using Inkjet Printer Refills Will Void My Printer’s Warranty

Ninety-nine percent of the time, using inkjet printer refills will not void the warranty on your printer. A lot of manufacturers try to bully their customers into only buying from them and much of the legal mumbo-jumbo on your warranty is nothing more than empty threats that violate consumer protection laws. A manufacturer would have to definitively prove that an inkjet cartridge was directly responsible for any damage to your printer in order to void the warranty.

Wouldn’t you rather spend your hard earned cash on something other than ink cartridges? Now that you know the facts about refilling ink jet cartridges, think about refilling yours and start saving money today.

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