Nowadays it is possible for almost everyone to purchase a printer. These are really cheap. That is the pitfall that most fall into, because as cheap as the printer may seem, it is usually the ink cartridges and toners that are expensive. And if you print a lot of documents, the costs can add up and that cheap printer is much more expensive than you initially thought. Here are 5 tips that can help you print cheaply.
1. Buy an affordable printer
When purchasing a printer, you should not only consider the cost of the printer itself, but also how expensive it will be in the long run. So look especially at the cost of the ink cartridges and toner, and how many pages a toner lasts. It pays to do research before purchasing a printer.
2. Get to know your printer
To use your printer efficiently, it is wise to get to know your printer so that you can save on paper and ink. So read the description carefully! In addition, make sure that there is enough information on the page, so that you do not use multiple pages unnecessarily. Read your text carefully and make sure there are no mistakes. When you are ready to print, first see how the page looks like in “print preview”, only print out when it is perfect.
3. Buy your ink cartridges cheaply
Ink and toner are, as we said before, the most expensive supplies for the printer, so this is where you can save the most. The ink cartridges of the original brand cost much more expensive than, for example, a private label that has a lower price but excellent quality. The ink cartridges and toners that you purchase there are from various well-known brands, and are really worth trying out.
4. Save on paper
Paper is expensive if you buy it in the supermarket or department store. So take a look around where paper is the cheapest. Buy light/thin paper for normal printing and copying work, because the thicker the paper, the higher the paper costs. Also try to print double-sided as much as possible, this will save you considerably on paper consumption.
5. Think before your print
Of course you buy a printer to print. But how often does such a printout end up in the trash? Precisely! So only print what is really needed to print.
