It can be really frustrating to have been out and bought printer ink only to get home and realize that you have bought the wrong kind. Not only does it mean you have wasted the time involved in buying it in the first place, you then have to spend even more time rectifying the matter and still don't have the cartridge for your printing needs!

When replacing your printer ink cartridges then make sure you always make a note of the serial number of your printer to ensure you buy a compatible product. Buying via the internet is a great way to save money and time and prevent all those wasted trips to the shops every time the ink runs out.

Purchasing online gives a greater access to large discounts from online printer companies, they can offer lower prices as they have fewer overheads than high street stores and encourage returning customers by passing the savings onto you. They also buy in large volumes and so get the products at a cheaper price.

Make sure you order a compatible cartridge by making a note of the brand and model type of your printer beforehand. Also some new printers now have chips embedded in the ink cartridges that prohibit the use of compatible ink cartridges.

Once you have ordered from a website they tend to store your contact information and payment details and even go as far as remembering your order. So, if you order the same printer ink, Epson bx300f cartridges, or Canon mp460 ink cartridge, or you want to set up a regular order it's not necessary to type in all the information every time, just make a few clicks and it's all done for you.

Shopping online is convenient as you can do it anytime of the day or night, the stores are never closed! If you work shifts or have trouble sleeping then you can browse and shop at a time that suits you with no opening or closing times to adhere to. It's also particularly useful for those people who find it difficult to get out and about, such as the elderly, anyone with mobility problems or even those with young families. Most of us take it for granted that if we need to pick something up we can just hop in the car, but it isn't always so easy for others to get around.

Another main benefit to ordering via the internet is that they always deliver to your given address, generally the next day and free of charge! How many high street stores do you know of that offer such good service? Always order more than one cartridge at a time, then if you should run out of ink at an inconvenient moment you always have a spare to replace it with enabling you to get the job finished.

So, now you have your cartridges you need to take care of them and make them last as long as possible, otherwise it's just money down the drain! When storing them be very careful as otherwise they won't last as long as expected. It's advised to leave the cartridge in its packaging and keep it in a cool dry location where it should be fine for a few years. Don't open it until it's going to be put into a printer, if the seal is broken then the air will cause the ink to dry out.

How long your cartridge lasts really depends on how much printing you do. No two companies can possibly be the same; if you do a lot of colour printing then the ink will run out a lot faster than a company who only uses the printer to print out a few black and white documents now and again.

Another point to mention is how important it is to replace your cartridge as soon as you realize the ink is running out. If you try to print with an empty cartridge then it will burn out the print head which results in poor quality printing and lines across the printed page and could even damage your printer.

Shopping over the internet often means you get the printer ink for a lower price as the merchant has fewer overheads to pay and so they can advertise their products are lower prices than high street stores are able to. Buy your Epson bx300f cartridges or Canon mp460 ink cartridge online and avoid the crowds and queues, no surly sales staff and the whole process is a lot quicker. You don't even have to get dressed to shop!