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When it comes to buying printer ink cartridges, it always feels like time has barely passed before you\u2019re buying another refill again. Learning the best tricks to get the most out of your printer ink might give you some extra print jobs on that cartridge. <\/span><\/p>\n Whether you\u2019ve got a <\/span>DELL<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>HP<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Canon<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Epson<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Lanier<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Lexmark<\/span><\/a>, or any other branded device, you can benefit from a few different hacks that will help you make the most of your printer ink cartridge, and save some money. Here are our top tips on how you can get more out of your ink:<\/span><\/p>\n Black is no doubt the colour that we use the most when we print, which is why it always runs out the fastest. You could try printing in blue or magenta next time to keep your black ink for the important documents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Next time you\u2019re printing something, consider whether you actually need the whole page. If you just need one section or image, try cutting the rest out to save on ink.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When you\u2019re printing large, bold fonts, you\u2019re consuming a lot more ink than usual. So if you want to be more conscious about your ink consumption, try using smaller-sized regular fonts to reduce your ink consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n When your cartridge gets to the end of its life, you may encounter the warning that it no longer has any ink left. However, many users have found that if you keep using the cartridge, you may still be able to get some more ink out of it. So next time you see the warning, see how long you can keep going with your cartridge until your documents are visibly affected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If your printer is no longer working properly, try checking the nozzles, as a blockage can sometimes cause issues with your printing. You can do this by removing the cartridge from your printer, wiping the bottom with a damp paper towel, and putting it back in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This one will be very obvious but if you\u2019re printing unnecessary pages or something you didn\u2019t intend to print, you\u2019re wasting pages and time reprinting again. Make sure you proofread what you\u2019re printing beforehand as well, as this can save you from reprinting due to mistakes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You may not realise this but your default print settings may also be another reason your ink finishes so fast. Changing just a few settings can decrease your ink consumption. If you\u2019re using Windows, head to the \u2018Devices and Printers\u2019, right-click on your printer, and choose \u2018Printing Preferences\u2019. You can change the following settings:<\/span><\/p>\nChange up the colour of your printing\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
Print what you need\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
Use smaller font sizes\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
Ignore \u2018out of ink\u2019 printer warnings<\/b><\/h2>\n
Check the nozzles\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
Print preview<\/b><\/h2>\n
Change your printer settings<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n