How to save money on printer ink

If you’re looking to save money on printer ink, you’re in the right place. We offer a range of printer ink subscription services that can help you save time and money.

Read on to find out how to save money on printer ink with one of our subscription options.

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Three steps to saving money on printer ink

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1. Switch to a printer ink subscription

So, how do printer ink subscriptions actually work, and what are the potential benefits?

In simple terms, a printer ink subscription is like any other subscription; you pay a recurring subscription fee and receive your item at a designated time. But it goes beyond that, because with our smart printer monitoring, we’ll monitor your printer ink levels and make sure your next printer ink delivery is before your current ink runs out.

Even better, when you opt for a printer ink subscription, you get your printer ink at a much lower price than buying new cartridges each time yourself, so you can enjoy cost savings and convenience in one easy package.

2. Select your ideal printer

Once you’re convinced of the benefits of a printer ink subscription, the next step is selecting which one works best for you. Whichever one you select, you’ll enjoy excellent printer ink prices:

  • Experience savings with a ReadyPrint Flex subscription, allowing you to receive regular printer ink deliveries on a wide range of our printing solutions. With a ReadyPrint ink subscription, you can save up to 70% on printing costs1 and never run out of ink again. It’s the perfect combination of ease, reliability and savings.

  • Choose ReadyPrint MAX and get an EcoTank printer and lots of ink for a low monthly fee. EcoTank printers use refillable ink tanks rather than cartridges, offering a range of environmental and economic benefits. Before making your decision, you can read even more about the benefits of our EcoTank range.

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3. Explore our ink cartridge offers

While there are many benefits to the cost savings of a printer ink subscription, a subscription is not the right fit for everyone. If you already have a compatible cartridge printer, or prefer another option, you can enjoy a range of ink cost savings with our latest printer ink deals and discounts.

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Best ReadyPrint plan for you:

Flex page plan

Monthly fee: *
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Annual saving:**
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  • Swap between our flexible ink plans at any time
  • Roll over unused pages for 2 months
  • No upfront cost
  • Cancel at any time
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**Annual saving calculated using the cost-per-page of the standard cartridges (based on RRP), for the selected printer model, compared to the cost-per-page of the specified Flex page plan, plus the fee for any additional pages.
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Enjoy the benefits of printer ink subscriptions

In terms of the range of potential benefits of a printer ink subscription, there are many, but here are five key benefits that you’ll enjoy with any subscription:

Cost: The aforementioned cost savings of a printer ink subscription means that you can enjoy a highly cost-effective ink supply.

Flexibility: The freedom of being able to adjust your ReadyPrint plans to suit your exact printing needs in a given time period, ensures the cheapest printer ink deal for you.

Security: Having your printer ink levels monitored means that you also enjoy the peace of mind that your next ink supply will always arrive at the right time.

Convenience: Receiving each new printer ink subscription delivered to your door with no additional effort is the height of convenience for any home or business.

Environmental: If you are enjoying a cheap printer ink cartridge subscription with ReadyPrint Flex, you can receive free envelopes for ink cartridge recycling. If you select a ReadyPrint MAX option, our printer ink bottles create less waste than cartridges, the heat-free technology uses less energy than many other printers, and we’ll even recycle your EcoTank printer for you at the end of its cycle.

Saving money with genuine ink

While it may be tempting to select the cheapest possible option advertised online, there really is no substitute for the peace of mind that comes from selecting a reputable retailer with a long track record of quality service and products.

A key advantage of a reputable retailer is that you can be confident you’ll enjoy the benefits of being supplied with genuine ink.

If you’re not aware of the potential pitfalls of substandard inks, or just want to read more about the benefits of going genuine, you can find more on our page all about genuine ink.

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FAQs

How can I reduce the cost of printer ink?

The best way to reduce the cost of your printer ink is to enjoy a printer ink subscription. You can read more about the benefits of our ReadyPrint subscriptions further up the page.

Are ink subscriptions worth it?

Looking at the range of benefits listed above, it’s clear to see that an ink subscription is very much worth it for many homes and businesses. Not only do you get to save money on your printer ink, you also enjoy the flexibility, security, convenience and environmental benefits that come with a subscription.

But how much can you expect to save overall? The best way to find that out is to select the best ink subscription for you, depending on your chosen printer and your average monthly printing needs.

Take a look at our Ink Calculator to get your annual savings estimate.

Is it okay to use non-genuine, 3rd party or cheap ink cartridges?

It depends on what you mean by cheap ink cartridges.

If you mean using cheaply priced cartridges from non-reputable retailers, these include the inherent risk that comes with using any product of questionable quality. Going with cheap or non-genuine may seem better value initially, but could cost more in the long run if the product lacks quality and longevity.

What types of printers are the cheapest for ink?

In terms of the cheapest printer ink options within our range, these will come from our ink subscriptions. A ReadyPrint Flex subscription offers savings of up to 70%1. Whilst a ReadyPrint MAX subscription means just one fixed monthly fee and no upfront costs3.

But whichever printer you select, taking on a printer ink subscription will offer significant savings on your printing costs.

To find out exactly what savings you could expect with your chosen printer model and regular printing requirements, try our Ink Calculator to see how much you could save.

¹ ReadyPrint EcoTank: save up to 90% on printing cost

Based on Epson calculations, the total cost saving over 5 years to print the maximum number of A4 pages on the highest ReadyPrint EcoTank subscription plan compared to the average total cost to print the same number of pages on the 30 best-selling consumer A4 inkjet cartridge printers in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and UK (IDC, Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker, 2021 shipments, published Q2 2022). Total cost calculation for ReadyPrint EcoTank includes one-off activation fee and monthly subscription. Total cost calculation for comparable printers includes cost of printer and associated genuine cartridges (IDC, Hardcopy Peripherals Consumables Tracker, 2021 shipments, published Q1 2022).

Ready Print Flex: Save up 70% on ink costs

Based on Epson calculations, the cost per page saving to print an A4 page on the highest ReadyPrint Flex subscription plan compared to the average cost per page of the 30 best-selling consumer A4 inkjet cartridge printers in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and UK (IDC, Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker, 2021 shipments, published Q2 2022). Cost per page calculated by dividing the average selling price by the yield of the associated genuine cartridges (IDC, Hardcopy Peripherals Consumables Tracker, 2021 shipments, published Q1 2022).