If you can't bring yourself to pay $200 for a printer, how about ditching that fancy brand name ink, and going with a store brand instead? The downside to the no name strategy is sometimes your printer in the generic cartridges, and the machine will think you're running out of ink every time you try to print something. Some people have also found that a printer just won't work unless it's loaded with brand name ink. So there are risks to taking the generic route.

If your printer allows you to adjust its resolution, try downgrading to 300 dpi (dots per inch) or less. That will still give you a readable print out, but will slow down your printer's thirst for ink. You should also use the preview option before printing off documents to save on those accidental misprints. And of course, always ask yourself if you really need a physical copy of your document before hitting print. If you stop and think about it, you'll surprise yourself with how many ways you can save on printing costs.

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