Best Printer Ink Cartridge And Toner

When you buy a new printer it usually comes complete with ink cartridges or toner, but they probably won't last very long. Replacements may be expensive, inexpensive printers usually come with higher priced cartridges so it’s always a good idea to check this out before you purchase.

The main difference between toner and ink is the type of material used to print. Ink cartridges use liquid ink and are used in inkjet printers and toner cartridges use toner (powder) and are used in a laser printer.

Some printers will give you advance warning by having a TONER LOW or INK LOW light flash, while with others you'll just notice the quality of the print starts to look faded. In either case, it's time to get a new cartridge. Although the basic process is the same for all impact printers, some of the details differ slightly from printer to printer. Always check your printer's user manual for exact instructions regarding how to replace your ink cartridge. 

The ink cartridge's number will be printed within your manual. Look for the number next to the wording Cartridge number or Cartridge type.

Printer Toner Pros and Cons

Faster printing 

Better picture quality

Toner lasts longer 

More expensive than ink

Initial outlay of a laser printer is more expensive

Printer Ink Pros and Cons

Printers are cheaper 

Ink doesn’t smudge as easily 

Cartridges are cheaper to replace 

Less prints per cartridge

Cartridges can block