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r/Frugal on Reddit: Instead of buying replacement printer ink, get a refill at Costco. $8 - $10 per ink.
May 15, 2015 -
Hard to beat! If for whatever reason you still want to buy a brand new ink, they also of course sell new bulk packages at a discount, but the refill is a wayyyyyyy better deal IMHO.
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Inkjets are not frugal. Laser is the way to go. I bought a Brother laser printer in 2011 and have only switched out the toner once at a cost of $47. That's $11/yr to operate. Can you beat that?
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I use to work for Hewlett-Packard. they laid me off in 2009 in the middle of the recession so believe me I have zero loyalty to them. I worked in the fabs making the printheads and on the back end assembling the cartridges. I have worked on pretty much every single aspect of printer cartridge creation. Refilling ink is not as frugal as you think it is. The main reason is ink cartridges are designed not to be refilled. HP (and other companies) spend no small amount of money developing ink and patenting it. It may be a surprise to some people, but the ink in there is not like plain old ball point pen ink. It is designed specifically to interact with the electronics that vaporize and spray the ink. of all the patents associated with an ink printer, the majority are on the chemistry of the ink. It is also designed to provide superior results, look good and above all last on the page over time and with exposure to light. Refilling runs a high risk of failing and when an refilled ink cartridge explodes it can completely ruin the machine. Companies care about this because when you refill a cartridge and it explodes and breaks your printer, or you page looks terrible. you blame the printer and the brand. NOT the refilled cartridge. People will throw their hands up and say "Freaking HP printers!"when their refilled cartridge spews ink everywhere. ignoring the countless good prints they got with the branded cartridges. Ink is also very corrosive. running ink through the printheads longer than intended will impact the print quality, over time they will fail giving you dead nozzles that will leave streaks on your print and allow the ink to ooze out. Long story short is refilling impact quality and can hurt your printer. to really be frugal, consider using a laser printer instead that almost universally has lower per page costs, and actually assessing your needs for a printer to begin with. to you REALLY print so much that you can't go to the library, staples, costco or whatever and get your print job done there? These days most people have home printers for convenience, not necessity. we are more and more a paperless society. (you know, probably why I got laid off!)
SmartTechFL
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The Ultimate Guide to Costco Ink Refill: Saving Money on Printing Costs
July 8, 2025 - Firstly, the cost savings are substantial. Refilling an ink cartridge at Costco can be significantly cheaper than buying a new one, especially for popular models like the HP OfficeJet Pro or Canon PIXMA.
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The Busy Budgeter
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How to Get the Cheapest Printer Ink - The Busy Budgeter
March 1, 2021 - If you need to find the cheapest print ink, this Costco hack saves us 63% off printer ink! I wish I had known about this years ago. The quality is great too!
PCWorld
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Costco Ink Refills: Superlow Price, So-So Quality | PCWorld
May 1, 2025 - Of the options I’ve looked at, Costco’s onsite refilling service offered the best balance, saving me more than half the cost over the OEM’s ink, with little effort and decent results. Because I use each refill for just a brief period of time, and with only one printer, my ink refill experiences are anecdotal and do not test the durability or archivability of third-party inks, nor how the printer will fare after repeated use with them.
Costco
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Printer Ink & Toner Cartridges | Costco
Browse the ink, toner and ribbons section at Costco.com. Browse by brand, make or model, to easily find the ink that is right for your printer today!
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Saving Big on Printer Ink: Your Guide to Refilling at Costco (or Finding the Best Alternatives) - DowneLink
To get a better sense, I did some research and price comparisons across several major retailers: As you can see, Costco‘s prices are generally competitive, but not always the absolute lowest.
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A Budget-Friendly: Benefits Of Using Inkjet Refills At Costco
June 24, 2024 - The days of having to purchase expensive printer cartridges are coming to an end. Inkjet refills at Costco offer a budget-friendly printing solution for those looking to save money while still getting quality prints.
Clark Howard
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Do your research before buying a cheap printer anywhere - Clark Howard Community
March 20, 2023 - They are cheap because HP makes their money on ink. The ink supplied with the new printer rarely last more than a week or 2. Costco used to have an ink cartridge refill program which was $10/ink cartridge.
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r/Costco on Reddit: Costco ink cartridges
September 15, 2018 -
I need a new printer. The cost to repair my 8 or 10 year old HP1415 is too expensive. So I want to pick something that works well refilled cartridges. Any suggestions?
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Consider how much color printing you actually need. Monochrome laser is way cheaper and dependable. You can always outsource color printing if needed now and then. If youre not printing photographs and just need a splash of color for your documents, consider color laser.
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We have an HP Photosmart 7520 that uses 564 (xl) and always refill because we print a lot of images. Do your own research on what model will work for you, just check that Costco refills it because they don't do every cartridge. The refills have saved us a ton of money vs buying new cartridges
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r/Costco on Reddit: Alternatives to Printer Ink Refills?
March 7, 2021 -
I've got to be a bit slow, because I JUST discovered that Costco closed up their printer ink refill AND photo services in February. This just days after my yellow HP 952 cartridge tapped out. I've searched the internets and cannot find retail brick and mortar that refills ink cartridges. I see online refill kits and remanufactured cartridges, but I'm struggling to follow that path after golden service from Costco all these years. Has anybody found good alternatives to this lost service? Your help is very much appreciated in advance.
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Buy laser printer. Toner doesn’t dry out. If you’re looking for photo quality inks and paper - invest in a high quality printer from Quill
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My stepson use to refill ink cartridges at Walgreens when he was working the photo counter. I think they still do that. Personally, I got tired of the expense and the dried out cartridges so I went with an all-in-one laser printer/scanner/copier. I don't need color printing but if I did I'd probably get a color laser when they go on sale at Costco.
Three Thrifty Guys
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Where to Find the Best Price on Printer Ink | Three Thrifty Guys
August 20, 2020 - Prices were considerably cheaper – but I thought I remembered hearing about folks having problems with these types of inks and was unsure if they'd work in my HP. I dug a little deeper and from what I was reading, many people were happy with ...
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Inkjet Refills Costco: Saving Money on Printing Costs
December 19, 2023 - With easy-to-follow instructions, ordering refill kits from Costco ensures you have a reliable source for maintaining your printer’s ink supply. Plus, with the added benefit of bulk pricing, you can stock up on refill kits and save on future purchases. Turning our attention to bulk pricing, purchasing refill kits in larger quantities can lead to significant savings.
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How Much Does It Really Cost to Refill Printer Ink at Costco? - KitchenCraftHubs
July 29, 2025 - The cost of refilling printer ink ... much as 50% or more. However, the exact price depends on several factors. Generally, black ink cartridges are cheaper to refill than color cartridges....
Costco Business
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Printer Ink Cartridges | Costco
Find a selection of high-quality Printer Ink Cartridges products at Costco Business Center for delivery to your business.
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3 Good Reasons to Buy Your Next Printer at Costco - The Globe and Mail
In contrast, Amazon sells the same quantity (two 910 XL black cartridges and one set of tri-color) for $150. That's $9 of savings just by buying the same ink at Costco. Finally, the big reason you should buy your next printer at Costco -- its prices are hard to beat, especially when Costco is offering promotions.
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Black Ink Cartridges For HP Printers | Costco
Shop black ink cartridges for HP printers at Costco. Get reliable performance and great value on genuine HP ink today.
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Costco Refill Ink - Why You Should Buy Compatible Instead - Inkjetsclub's Blog | Inkjet and Toner Cartridges News and Insights
March 16, 2022 - Here at InkjetsClub, we offer a 10% discount on your next purchase each time you recycle printer cartridges with us. High-quality compatible ink cartridges, backed by guarantees, are at least 20% cheaper than their ...
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Long Lasting Printer Ink Cartridges | Costco
Find long lasting printer ink cartridges at Costco. Enjoy high-quality prints and great value with our top ink brands. Shop now!
River Daves Place
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HP printer ink cartridges | River Daves Place
January 20, 2024 - Just went through the ink buying endeavor a couple of weeks ago, Walmart is cheaper than Costco and Office Depot for color, but Costco is much cheaper than both for Black XL cartridge's. Ink prices seems to have doubled in the last couple of years. The printer ...
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r/printers on Reddit: Costco printer
August 4, 2025 -
Does anyone have this? Is it good? I’m just a uni student and I don’t know anything about printers.
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It's decent but the thing with ink jet printers is that you have to use them, otherwise the printhead will clog and that costs as much as a new printer to repair.
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I have the EcoTank 2850 and I really like it. The ink is way cheaper than cartridge-based, and the print quality is very very good. I use mine for a sticker business, so I have no problem printing regularly, but I've definitely let mine sit for a few weeks to a month without regular use and was able to just do a quick print head cleaning or 2 to get back to normal.