The cost of buying inkjets is cheaper than other printers including lasers. This is one reason why many homeowners choose to buy this equipment inconsequential only to its satisfactory performance. There can never be said forbidding about this machine in terms of its operation; trouble comes when the starter ink cartridge dries out. Replacement cartridges are quite expensive and considering the number of pages that each can produce, users will always have to buy a new one for uninterrupted printing. The burden to ensure that a replacement is constantly on hand coupled with having to bear the expensive price tag moves users to look for ways to save ink for the inkjet printer. Below are 5 tips that you can do to get the most out of your ink.
- Print only what you need
It can be tempting to print all files that you want to see on paper. There is really no problem with that as long as you are willing to sacrifice your ink. But since you are on the quest to make every drop count, then it is best to think things over before printing. Know when to use the printer, prioritize and assess all documents, and come up with a printing limit. Doing so will help you avoid excessive consumption of your printer ink.
- Convert your document to PDF format
Not all documents need a physical print copy, but from time to time, there is a necessity to recover files for different needs. What you can do instead is convert these files in PDF (Portable Document Format), upload on cloud-based services i.e. Google Drive and Dropbox, and access anytime and anywhere provided you have an Internet connection.
- Use Print Preview
Before making a print, check the Print Preview option. This will allow you to see the overall look of the document once it is printed. If you see heavy marks or unnecessary text bolds and thick lines and shapes than can be removed or lessened, then make the changes to avoid consuming much ink.
- Prefer text to graphics
Inkjets are commended for the unbeatable capacity to produce outstanding prints for images, photos, and graphics. Unbeknownst, colorful images consume too much ink. So if you could prevent from printing these sorts and stick to texts and simple lines and shapes, then you can maximize your ink.
- Take care of your ink
Always use ink that is compatible with your printer. And from time to time, check and clean the clog nozzles of the cartridge to avoid wasting the remaining ink. When buying replacement consumables, you can choose to go for pricier OEMs or turn to more affordable options such as a quality but cheaper remanufactured ink cartridge, compatible cartridge, and ink refill kit. Being third party printer consumables, these low-priced products do no carry the brand name but do not fall short against the OEM equivalent.
These are few tips that will successfully help you get the most out of your printer ink. There may be some means that you will discover along the way. You can take note and share it with other users as well.
