By Alan Robinson

Printers are cheaper than ever these days but the price of inkjet cartridges can be very high, especially if you are using an HP printer. For this reason, many people have started to use ink cartridge refills rather than buy brand new cartridges. Many different ink cartridges can be refilled. You can either send them away or refill them yourself with a refill pack.

Most generic or refilled ink cartridges cost about half of what a manufacturer’s ink cartridge would. People assume that they are not so good because they are cheaper but that is not the case. Generic cartridges last as long as brand new ones and deliver the same great results for a fraction of the price.

Tips on Refilling Your Cartridge

When refilling ink, the first thing to do is to read the instructions that came with the refilling kit and make sure you understand them. It is best to refill the ink cartridge when there is still a little ink left inside. Have your kit, some paper towels and clear scotch tape to hand. Make sure you are using the correct ink for your cartridge type. If you are using a HP 92 inkjet cartridge, for example, you should not use a HP 88 ink cartridge refilling kit for the job.

Working over the folded paper towel, remove the cartridge from the printer. Find the fill holes on top of the cartridge and pierce with a sharp pencil. Squeeze the cartridge to equalize the pressure. Pour the ink into the cartridge slowly by inserting the long needle from the refill bottle into the refilling hole. Take care not to overfill the cartridge.

Make sure you clean the injector tools well between each color, so one color does not taint another. When the cartridge has been refilled, check it to make sure it is clean and will not leak into the printer. It is a good idea to blot the print head on the kitchen paper to make sure the color is not bleeding. Replace the ink cartridge into the printer and print something right away, to get the ink flowing. Print a photo with different colors or a test page to make sure every color works. Follow the priming or cleaning cycle for your specific printer.

Try to refill ink cartridges as soon as you can, rather than leaving them for weeks so they dry out because this gives the best results.

Where to Buy Ink Cartridges and Refills

The best place to buy HP laser printer ink, toner and ink cartridges is online. Few shops sell refilling kits, since they make more money selling the more expensive manufacturer’s ink cartridge, but online you can order a vast variety of printing supplies. Discount ink cartridge for hp printers is cheaper online, because online stores do not have the same high overheads as a store. Whether you are looking for a HP 72 ink cartridge, an inkjet cartridge 56 refill or some toner for your HP 4L, you can find everything you need online, for a much better price than in the stores.

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