Those who have a home office and enjoy puttering around with technology may enjoy visiting various office supply stores from time to time. It can be fun to browse the latest offerings in computer equipment and printers, and you may be able to pick up a bargain in the process.
Occasionally you have to buy supplies for your printer. If you purchase your own company-related office supplies, you probably order from a vendor that everyone in the company uses. Or you might pick up a few things at a local store and charge them back to the company for reimbursement. If you don’t do this very often, you might not have a favorite place to shop for office supplies. But if you do or if you stock supplies for your home-based office, chances are you keep one or two places in mind for your basic office supply needs.
Your most expensive printer supply will be replacement toner cartridges, which can cost anywhere from $60 to $160, depending on the brand and the number of copies that can be expected from each cartridge, usually from 5,000 to 10,000. Your best bet is to shop several stores or keep an eye on their ads to find the best price for the model of printer that you use. Some stores may not carry your printer supplies, so your choice of shopping venues may be limited. You might be able to order replacement printer supply items online, although not all brands are sold in this manner.
You can save money by clipping coupons or watching for sales events. Call the store to ask for upcoming sales dates if you don’t see any publicized. You might want to donate your used toner cartridges, if your printer supply store collects them, as they can sometimes be recycled to help schools or non-profit organizations.