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Printer Ink

Printer Ink comes in many different varieties. Laser or Led printers use cartridges filled with toner. Ink is used by inkjet printers. Basically, all inkjet printers can print in both colour and in black and white. Ink for inkjet printers comes in ink cartridges which are available in many different designs, from original to compatible to special refill ink cartridges. How do you choose the right ink cartridge for your printer? Read on for some advice.

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Printer Ink: What is a Cartridge?

Cartridges are containers containing printer ink. The cartridges usually include the liquid ink cartridge itself, the print head, and the print nozzle. You have black, cyan, magenta, and yellow ink cartridges when it comes to colour shades. Together, the shades form the CMYK colour model used by all printers.

HP Printer Cartridges — The word "cartridge" is not only used for ink cartridges, but also for all other printer cartridges. You may also come across toner cartridges.

Printer Ink: Inkjet vs Toner Cartridge?

Ink cartridges have been designed for use in inkjet printers. Printer toner cartridges contain powder refills for laser printers. Ink and toner are entirely different components in terms of appearance and functionality.

How is the Printer Ink Transferred from the Cartridge to the Paper?

The liquid printer ink is transferred from the cartridge to the paper by the print head in the form of miniature droplets. These then dry to form the desired image. What are the advantages of ink compared to toner and laser printers?

Ink is excellent for printing photos or graphics.
Ink cartridges are cheaper than toner cartridges.
You can also use printer ink to print on glossy photo paper.

Slower printing.
Ink cartridges can dry out.

Are you interested in the differences between printer ink and toner cartridges? Check out the article: Cartridge (toner vs ink): Everything You Need to Know.

How to Choose a Printer Ink Cartridge?

Even as a computer beginner, you can choose the correct ink cartridge and then regularly replace it. You only need to know some basic information. What are they?

Your printer model or current cartridge code.
Current ink cartridge volume and printer size compatibility.
The desired colour of the future cartridge.

Cartridge volume is given in millilitres (ml) and is mainly indicative of the yield of the cartridges.

Printer Ink: Original vs Compatible Ink Cartridges

When choosing ink cartridges, you will also find compatible options from other manufacturers, in addition to genuine cartridges directly from the printer manufacturer. How do the two options differ and what are the advantages?

Original Printer Ink Cartridge - Compatibility is Guaranteed

Genuine printer cartridges (printer manufacturer's cartridge) offer superior print quality, resistance to drying and 100% compatibility with your inkjet printer. The disadvantage may be a higher purchase price.

Compatible Cartridges Score Points with Lower Prices

Compatible ink cartridges are lower in price than genuine ones and often have wider compatibility. One compatible cartridge can be used for several types of printers. Also:

The quality is not necessarily inferior to the genuine cartridge.
You can also find cartridges for older printer models.

Alza Printer Ink Cartridges - The Best of Both Worlds

If you're looking for cartridges with the benefits of both original and alternative manufacturers, Alza has a solution for you. We offer Alza ink cartridges for a wide range of printers. You can rely on the quality and seamless compatibility.

Printer ink from Alza is not only high quality, but also environmentally friendly. We use empty cartridges for their production. These ink cartridges are not thrown away, but thoroughly cleaned and then refilled. These printer cartridges can hold up to 20% more ink!

Still Confused. Choose Your Printer Ink by Manufacturer

A simple way to choose the suitable printer ink is to rely on filtering by the manufacturer. You can use the parametric filter or the information in the cartridge description. You can find all the popular manufacturers - HP, Canon, Epson or Brother - on our website.

HP Ink Cartridges are available for the DeskJet, DesignJet, PhotoSmart and OfficeJet series.
Canon Ink Cartridges are available for a wide range of models, including bargain sets.
Epson Ink Cartridges: You can choose from a wide range of original and compatible cartridges.
Brother Ink Cartridges offer a reliable solution for DCP or MFC series printers.

Separate ink for printers allows continuous refilling of existing cartridges. You only change the cartridge while the print nozzles and heads remain the same.

Do You Print Often? Get XXL Printer Ink

Is the original printer ink cartridge too small for you? You can choose an alternative cartridge with a larger capacity if you print a lot. However, be sure to check compatibility. If you prefer the original, save yourself a few trips to the store and bet on the bargain multipacks.

Do you need help choosing a cartridge? Refer to the Guide to choosing printer cartridges.