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If you are printing with an inkjet printer, there is little doubt you are always on the lookout for the cheapest ink cartridge you can find. Ink cartridges are often expensive and often need replacing frequently. So where can you find the cheapest ink cartridge for your inkjet printer?

The definitive answer is-- it depends on what you want. There is more than one choice when it comes to an ink cartridge. You can purchase an OEM ink cartridge, a bargain-brand ink cartridge and remanufactured ink cartridge or you can refill an ink cartridge. The price points vary- as does the result. So before you make your choice of ink cartridge based solely on price, consider the quality you need as well.

An OEM ink cartridge is one that is produced by the original manufacturer. If you have an HP inkjet printer, then you would purchase an HP replacement ink cartridge. You will pay the highest price for any OEM item, but you will also get the brand specified ink cartridge made by the people who made your printer. It will fit perfectly and perform perfectly- nearly every single time. You can still save money by shopping online and by purchasing more than one ink cartridge at a time.

You can also find bargain-brand ink cartridges. These are also brand new, like an OEM ink cartridge, but because an off-brand manufacturer produces them, they will likely cost less than the OEM ink cartridge. The problem is they may not be exactly the same as the original equipment. If the original manufacturer makes a slight, very tiny change to the cartridge, the off-brand may not be aware of it and it may not be reproduced in their lower priced ink cartridge. Many times this doesn't affect performance, but it is possible you will see a difference in the printed page.

A remanufactured ink cartridge is a cartridge that has been used and taken apart, cleaned, inspected and refilled with ink before being sold. Remanufactured ink cartridges will often cost about half as much as an OEM ink cartridge.

The least expensive way to replace the ink cartridge in your inkjet printer is to use a refilled ink cartridge. You can purchase a kit to refill the ink cartridge yourself, but this process can be tedious and very messy. You may also wind up with leaks, ruining your printed copy. Many office supply stores, discount stores and drug stores will offer ink refilling services where you can bring in your empty cartridge and have it refilled at a fraction of the cost of a new ink cartridge.

You may have perfectly good luck with a refilled or remanufactured ink cartridge for your inkjet printer. Many home office and small business owners do. The best way to make sure you are getting the cheapest ink cartridge for your inkjet printer needs is to shop around and try some of these money saving ideas for yourself.