The other day, right when I needed my printer for an urgent print, the black cartridge went dry. I dashed to the local drug store and paid $30.78 including state tax for a black printer cartridge.
Now, I try my level best not to run out of printer cartridges. In fact, when these go on sale at the local Big-Box-Store, I try to get a set [color and black cartridge together] to have as a back up. What’s my point?
Do a bit of basic math [I did]. If I dash 3 times to buy $30 emergency cartridges –I will have spent $90, plus my time dashing. I could have purchased a whole new printer [or darn near].
Lesson learned: don’t get caught with a dry or nearly dry cartridge. In fact, do what you can to conserve prints.
My Tip is to Plan Ahead.
- Use your local print shop to have your papers printed out and always, have a set of back up cartridges on hand [the ones you buy on sale].
- Whenever possible have old empty print cartridges re-filled.
- Always dispose of old empty cartridges carefully. New cartridges come with pre-paid mailing envelopes, so they don’t end up in the local landfill.
Be Prepared:
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