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Everyone knows that buying new, brand-name printer cartridges from the original equipment manufacturer can be expensive. But are third-party alternatives really a better deal? As PCWorld’s Serial ...

Suppose Ford or Toyota would sell you a brand new car for, say, $500. Wow! Such a deal, you might think. But there’d be a catch: Every tank of gas would cost you $50, and you had to buy it from Ford ...

In early 2026, HP released a firmware update that has put home printers at the center of a debate between sustainability mandates and proprietary ink policies. While EPEAT 2.0 standards now require ...

What common office supply, if treated properly in its afterlife, can divert more than 38,000 tons of waste from landfills annually and save businesses money? Toner cartridge remanufacturing is a prime ...

Since the idea emerged years ago, many have tried refilled cartridges in an attempt to save money and help the environment with disappointing results. Unfortunately, for the aftermarket industry, as ...

You’ve undoubtedly heard or seen advertisements for businesses that promise to save you money on printer ink cartridges -- one problem, though, according to HP: Refilling doesn't work. Share on ...

With many printers, the "printer low on ink" message may lead you to believe that the cartridge needs immediate replacement. However, the cartridge often still has enough ink to print many pages ...

Makers of refilled and remanufactured cartridges for inkjet printers say their products save consumers money and help the environment. But printer manufacturers, who earn lots of money from the sale ...