Low Prices Help Retailers Save Money on Printer Ink and Toner

Printer ink can be expensive you do not buy right. Cheap ink is not always the cheapest in the long run.

Follow these simple tips and save money on ink and toner for printers used in your retail business:

Buy smart. Buy quality. Care for the printer. Store your cartridges. Buy up when there is a good deal. Watch prices and buy carefully. By being aware of prices and changes in prices you will see opportunities to save a considerable amount of money. HP, Canon, Epson, Lexmark and Brother all do deals with major retail chains and online businesses on a regular basis. Ask your supplier for a better price for buying three instead of two or four instead of three.

Use quality ink and toner. Whether it is brand name ink or toner or a generic brand, the key to longer lasting cartridges is the quality of the product you use. Cheap, really cheap, product could last less. It could also damage the printer. By spending a little more you should get more value from the investment.

Care for your printer. A clean printer will waste less ink. Care for it by vacuuming out dust and other debris which could be causing printing problems. If the printer can be lifted, turn it upside down and shake out anything which could be damaging the printer.

Store unused cartridges safely. This means in a dry place with the oldest cartridge available for first use. Sometimes, poor management of stock can see newer product used first.

If you have a busy retail store you probably find yourself buying toner or ink for your printer on a regular basis. By following some simple management steps you could easily reduce the cost of ink.

When you look at the cost of buying ink and toner, take into account the cost of freight, credit card charges and any other costs associated with doing business with your supplier. Also factor in the cost of your time - this is especially useful if you are comparing visiting a store against shopping online where you spend less time on the task.

Some excellent deals for ink and toner can be found online. Shop around, compare prices very carefully and make sure that what is being offered is genuine and comes without strings. Too often with online businesses there are tricks which can see the advertised price soon beaten by other offers.

When you are buying make sure that your ink and toner have a decent shelf life - cartons are dated with a best by date. You want to make sure that your products have plenty of shelf life.

Ink has a high cost to retail businesses. Buy well and you can expect to save a considerable amount every year.

Mark Fletcher is a retailer, business advisor and author at http://www.newsagencyblog.com.au.