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I print a lot of photos for my business. I was wondering if anyone knew
where I could get some good deals on printer cartridges?

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For business photo work the three priorities are consistent color, archival life, and a predictable cost-per-print. There are four practical routes: factory (OEM) supplies, third‑party/remanufactured cartridges, refill services, and bulk/continuous‑ink systems. Each fits different needs — OEM usually gives the most predictable color and fewer surprises; lower‑cost options can cut per‑print expense but often require more testing and maintenance. Volume, paper choice, and whether prints must remain archival should drive the choice.

Ink chemistry and color workflow matter more than store discounts. Dye inks tend to give punchy color; pigment inks usually resist fading and water better. Match the ink family to the paper (coated vs matte) and use correct ICC profiles or soft‑proofing in your editing software so what you see on screen prints as expected. For any third‑party ink, print a small set of calibrated test prints before using it for client jobs.

Operational points that are often overlooked: run regular nozzle checks and occasional head cleanings, print frequently enough to avoid clogs, and keep spare cartridges sealed until needed. High monthly volume can fill maintenance/waste tanks faster — that service cost needs factoring into the total. Firmware/recognition issues and warranty implications are real with some printers, and printers with user‑replaceable heads tolerate third‑party inks better than models with integrated heads.

A simple way to compare options: compute effective cost-per-photo rather than cartridge price alone. Divide ink cost by realistic photo yield (use your own test prints, not ISO text yields) and add paper plus maintenance overhead. Thread notes: raised refills, emphasized that location and brand change options, flagged shipping concerns, and / mentioned online discounts. Given those points, pick the path that balances color fidelity and longevity against how many photos are produced each month.

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Member Avatar for GrimJack

I get my cartridges refilled at Walgreen's - a drugstore chain. They have this really cool machine that they stick the cartridge in press a few buttons and it gets refilled. Of course, it is more complicated than that but --- Apparently, you can't refill the cartridges too often so after a while take it to a place that has you send in your cartridge and they send you one back.

Member Avatar for crunchie

Not sure where you would buy ink in India. Newegg do not post overseas.

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It would help to know where you are, what brand ink you need. Do you want factory new or remanufactured?

My usual supplier for HP ink is ANTONLINE located in USA.

That reminds me, I need to order a set of inks soon.

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Member Avatar for valsgalore

Not sure where you would buy ink in India. Newegg do not post overseas.

I was just curious how you knew Judiith was in India?

Member Avatar for crunchie

I was just curious how you knew Judiith was in India?

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Member Avatar for aamyalex

I would like to Suggest you to go to ebay website as it is reliable site on web and you will have nice options too. secondly I would like to recommend you to go to HP sites and buy from there.

Member Avatar for thomashill1223

Choose cartridge from online store is really beneficial because they provide some discount on buying cartridges from their online store.
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