If you’ve ever bought a printer, you’ve probably noticed something a little strange: printer prices seem really low at first, but then… the ink or toner costs are surprisingly expensive. Why is that? Well, there are a few things printer companies don’t always want you to know.

1. The Printer is Just the Start

Printer companies often sell the printer itself a break-even price or even at a loss because they know you’ll be back to buy ink or toner. The real money comes from those replacement cartridges, not the printer itself. The price of the printer may seem like a good deal, but once you need to replace those ink or toner cartridges, you'll find out it's surprisingly expensive.

We offer laser printers and replacement cartridges designed to keep running costs low. Instead of paying a premium for name-brand ink and toner, you can choose our high-quality, affordable replacement cartridges that deliver the same great results without the high prices.

2. You’re Not Limited to Original Ink

A lot of people assume they have to buy ink or toner cartridges from the printer manufacturer itself. For example, if you have a printer that uses “HP 305 Black Ink Cartridges,” you might think you have to buy that exact brand. But there are many printer consumables companies, like G&G, that make compatible ink and toner cartridges that work just as well as the name-brand ones with very affordable prices.

3. Printer Companies Try to Block Third-Party Cartridges

Some printers detect the ink and toner cartridges by their chips, and if you're not using the brand's own cartridges, your printer may reject them. The good news is that we provide a wide range of ink and toner cartridges that are fully compatible with your printers. Our printer cartridges won’t leave you dealing with recognition issues, so you can keep printing smoothly.

4. You Can Refill Your Printer Cartridges

When your ink or toner cartridge runs out, you might think you have to throw it and get a replacement cartridge. But here's what printer companies don't want you to know: some printer cartridges are refillable, so you can just add more ink or toner instead of buying a new one each time.

Refill kits make it easy to do yourself and can save you some money. You can find these kits online or at office supply stores. Not all ink and toner cartridges are designed to be refillable, so make sure you have the right one before you refill it.

5. You Don’t Always Need a New Printer

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you need a new printer when something goes wrong. Sometimes, it’s just clogged printheads, a firmware issue, or even a simple software bug that’s to blame. Some printer companies don’t always make it easy to diagnose these problems on your own, hoping you'll buy a whole new printer instead.

We believe in empowering our customers with knowledge. Before giving up on your printer, try simple fixes like cleaning the printhead or changing the printer cartridges. If you're not sure what to do, our customer service team is here for you with straightforward advice and solutions.