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Printer ink is one of the most highly sought-after products not only in America, but across the world.  In a wavering economy, the ink and toner business has been consistently growing.  Big companies are battling for your attention and they are lowering the price tags to earn you as a customer.  If you search on the internet, you will find numerous third party vendors as well as original manufacturers, such as HP or Xerox.

What is the difference between an ink cartridge and solid ink?  Are they interchangeable?  The answer is no, they are not.  A cartridge is full of liquid or powder ink that is ejected onto the page via nozzles.  Once the tank is empty, it can be recycled and remanufactured.  The ink cartridges can get messy, especially if there is a leak.

Solid ink, however, is just a solid piece of ink, similar to a crayon, which is taken out of the package and inserted directly into slots within the unit.  These sticks are heated up and ultimately melted onto a printhead and drum that applies it to the paper.  Xerox is one of the few companies that use solid ink.

So what is the best way for a first time user to find exactly what they are looking for?  Let’s say you are in need of ink for a Brother inkjet printer- use your choice of search engine to do some hunting.  Typing in Brother ink, or Brother inkjet ink is not specific enough.  To ensure you get the right ink cartridges, you will need use your specific model number.

Ink and toner cartridges are also available at local retail stores and depots.  This option provides more of an instant gratification, yet for any lesser known or obscure model the local supply store will not have what you need on hand.  Online warehouses have just about everything, and usually ship quickly and affordably.  Remember, though, that it is super important to participate in ink and toner recycling.  It can save people money, and save the world from having more trash laying around that could be reused.

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