Shopping for Printers and Laser Toner Cartridges
by Robert HearnsThese days, saving money whenever we can on whatever we can is the only way to go. However, there are times when the lack of information causes us to overshoot our supposed budget. In this age where computers have become a necessity, it is wise not only to be tech-savvy, but to be budget conscious about computers and laser toner cartridges as well. It is quite apparent that printing eats up bulk of the expense in maintaining a computer system.
The process on successfully saving money on printing ideally starts even before a printer is purchased. It starts with determining the best type of printer to suit one's needs. Laser or ink? Color or monochrome? Documents or photos? Make it a point to check the recommended print volume once you scout around for specific models. Don't buy a printer that's rated for 500 pages a month if you typically print 100 pages a day.
One major item that tends to be overlooked is the laser toner cartridge. The search for the perfect printer must include checking for the price of its replacement cartridge. Whether ink or toner, their costs represent a major part of your long-term printing expenses. It might surprise you to find out that with certain brands, replacing a printer's cartridge could actually cost as much as buying a brand new printer. Typically, an ink cartridge can cost anywhere from $10- $40 while a toner cartridge can go for as much as $60.
Do not be misled into judging by the toner cartridge price alone; consider the page yield – or the number of pages it can print. Some companies make yield information available on the Web along with other printer specifications; others entertain inquiries, either by e-mail or phone.
Use the yield information to calculate the printing cost-per-page, which can be useful in determining what your printing overhead for different printers would look like over time. Compared to ink jet cartridges, laser printer toner cartridges may cost a lot more, but their higher yields make the printing cost per page lower.
Do not hesitate to call online cartridge sellers. Without stores and showrooms to maintain, online sellers operate with lower overhead costs, hence are able to offer their products at much lower prices. Further, there are available printer cartridges that cost about 50% less than the exorbitantly-priced OEM (original equipment manufacturer) cartridges. These are the third-party manufactured compatible cartridges that produce the same high-quality printing without the pocket-damaging costs. Compatible cartridges are made from all-new materials, and assembled according to OEM standards.
Online stores offers an extensive line of remanufactured toners and brand new compatible replacement laser toners and ink cartridges manufactured by their ISO 9001 certified factory, that are guaranteed to meet or exceed the page yield and printing quality of brand name OEM's. They are a trusted source of compatible replacement ink cartridges for all the leading brands like HP, Brother, Lexmark, Epson, Canon, Xerox, Dell, and more. Enjoy shopping convenience via their online catalog where you can browse and search for the cartridge you need; orders are shipped at a normal turnaround time of approximately 7-10 business days, depending on delivery location.