Though the digital age has meant that everything has migrated online including within the education sector, printing is still a compulsory part of school/college/university life. Both Students and Teachers can see the impact that printing costs can have on finances. Here are some top tips to reduce costs so that you can save that little bit extra.
Firstly, investing in a printer will mean you would not need to go elsewhere to print that last minute dissertation and you will have the flexibility to print what you need when you need to. You will need a printer that fully integrates with your life – for example, Wi-Fi printing has now become almost mandatory. Choosing a printer that does not have a heavy running cost is a smart idea. However, as printer brands tend to adopt loss leader strategies (that is by selling the printer for less and charging extortionately for OEM cartridges) it would be wise to consider the overall average cost in the long term.
Buying a cheaper printer may often lead to buying expensive cartridges, so be smart and have foresight when selecting the printer for your needs. You will also save money in the tong term if you print smartly – that is choosing the print double sided for example, which will reduce paper costs.
Compatible cartridges save costs but often also guarantee the same page yield and quality as the originals – perfect for Students! There are a wide range of cartridge options available. Educate yourself in the best choice for your printer as well as your printing needs. Value cartridges will be best for everyday use for example. At PremiumCompatibles we sell only high quality products. Check the page yield, the capacity, and whether or not the cartridges are longer lasting ones. You could get a variety of descriptions ranging from high capacity and XL to ultra high capacity.
You may only require black and white printing as opposed to colour so keep requirements in mind when choosing printers/cartridges. (Also do not forget to do your research; make sure you printer will take compatibles without causing a problem. Some printers have been programmed to disallow non-original cartridges. However, don’t panic if yours does this – often it’s just a matter of adjusting the settings to make compatibles work!) On our PremiumCompatibles website you can search for compatibles by typing printer make and model or navigating through menu categories.
You may lower overall costs in the long term if you invest in twin packs or multi packs. Sign up to our newsletter to get special discounts and offers by opting in to the marketing at the checkout. You can then get offers and discounts via email. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and make use of the discounts advertised there. We have an offer where when your school buys from us for the first time they will get 10% off. All of these tips will help you print smarter! Students, Teachers – Buy Our Products and Save Costs!
