Lexmark Ink Cartridge

Lexmark Ink Cartridge

Guide to Ink Cartridges

If you have a printer then you will need to learn at some point all about printer ink and cartridges. There isn't a great deal to know, but what there is to be known is important. This article acts as a guide to ink cartridges for printers. Here you will learn the different types of ink cartridge available and what the difference is between printer ink and toner. You will also learn where to buy printer ink from and how to save on printing costs too. There is a lot to cover so let's get started!

Printer ink is vital if an inkjet printer is to run. When you buy a printer, the chances are good that you will be given a free ink cartridge with your printer. Be warned that the ongoing ink costs may cost more than the printer itself. When you buy a printer it is a bit like you are entering into a contract with the manufacturer, and make no mistake the manufacturer knows this and will make the most of it through high ongoing printer ink costs! Choose your printer wisely therefore. If you don't print very much always choose inkjet over a laser printer and make sure you only print what is absolutely necessary. Print only in black and white too if you can.

If you have bought or own a laser printer then you will need to buy toner, as opposed to ink. This is a different substance altogether that is burned onto the paper to create the text or images. Toner is generally more expensive than ink so again, keep costs to a minimum by only printing when absolutely necessary. If you are very new to the printer world then you need to assess what the printer will be for. If it is for occasional printing at home then an inkjet printer will be able to fulfill your needs well. If the printer is for a large office that relies on printed sheets then perhaps a laser printer with toner is more appropriate as laser printers can print more sheets per hour than inkjet printers can.

When it comes to buying printers and ink, you will want to choose based on the ongoing costs of the ink, and you will want to ensure you find the cheapest printer ink and toner possible. Do your research beforehand, taking notes about printers and the costs of the ink. Always look for the cost per yield figure as this provides an accurate comparison between different brands and models of cartridge. It is always cheaper to buy both ink cartridges and toner online. Virtual stores have much lower running costs than high street shops so they can pass on big savings to their customers. They also have a wider choice available and can offer delivery straight to your door too. Often free delivery is thrown into the mix on larger orders.

It is a good idea to find a reputable seller of printer ink and cartridges by searching online. When you find a professional and well functioning website with customer service staff available and plenty of choice then you have found a winner! If you need any help then contact the team via email or telephone. It can be so easy to pick up the wrong printer cartridge when you are buying in a high street shop, as they do all look similar! This mistake doesn't often happen on the net however - there's another reason for shopping online.

If you are in the market for some ink cartridges then you should shop online for the best deals available. Whether it is canon ink you need or are looking for lexmark ink cartridges or in fact any other make, model or product, you will find what you need online.

About the Author

Kathryn Dawson writes articles for Cartridge Shop, a leading supplier of ink cartridges and all things printer related, delivering by first class post right across the UK. If you are looking for good value, even cheap ink cartridges then you have certainly come to the right place. Cartridge Shop provides a wide range of cartridges for all type of printers, offering lexmark ink cartridges and canon ink as well as a bunch of high-quality cartridges from other well-known brands out there.

Genuine Lexmark (18Y0143) #43XL Color Ink Cartridge $33.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18Y0143) #43XL color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark P350/X4850/X6570/X7550/X9350 printers.

Genuine Lexmark (18Y0342) #42A Black Ink Cartridge $27.45 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18Y0342) #42A black ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X4850/X6570/X7550 printers.

Genuine Lexmark #4 (18C1974) Black Ink Cartridge $25.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C1974) #4 black ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X2690/X3690/Z2390 printers

Genuine Lexmark #5 (18C1960) Color Ink Cartridge $26.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C1960) #5 color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X2690/X3690/Z2390 printers.

Genuine Lexmark (18C2080) #14A Black Ink Cartridge $25.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C2080) #14A black ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X2600 printers.

Genuine Lexmark (18C2150) #36A Black Ink Cartridge $25.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C2150) #36A black ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X3600/X4600/X5650/X6650/X6675 printers.

Genuine Lexmark (15M0120) #20 Color Ink Cartridge $43.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (15M0120) #20 color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X63/X73/X83/X85/X125/X4250/X4270/Z42/Z43/Z45/Z45se/Z51/Z52/Z53/Z82/Z705/Z715/P122/P707/P3100 printers.

Genuine Lexmark (18C0033) #33 Color Ink Cartridge $27.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C0033) #33 color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark P315/P450/P915/P4350/P6250/X3350/X5250/X5270/X5470/X7170/X7350/X8350/Z816 printers.

Genuine Lexmark (10N0026) #26 Color Ink Cartridge $37.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (10N0026) #26 color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark Z13/Z23/Z25/Z33/Z35/Z515/Z605/Z611/Z615/Z645/Z75/X1150/X1185/X1270/X1290/X2250/i3 printers.

Genuine Lexmark (18C0190) #2 Color Ink Cartridge $29.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C0190) #2 black ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X3580/X4580/Z1480 printers

Genuine Lexmark (18C0781) #1 Color Ink Cartridge $25.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C0781) #1 color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X2350/X2470/X3470/Z730/Z735 printers.

Genuine Lexmark (18C1529) #29A Color Ink Cartridge $26.45 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C1529) #29A color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X2500/Z845/Z1300 printers.

Genuine Lexmark (18C1624) #24A Color Ink Cartridge $29.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C1624) #24A color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X3550/X4550/Z1420 printers.

Genuine Lexmark (18C2100) #15A Color Ink Cartridge $29.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C2100) #15A color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X2600 printers.

Genuine Lexmark (18Y0341) #41A Color Ink Cartridge $33.45 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18Y0341) #41A color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X4850/X6570/X7550 printers.

Genuine Lexmark #3 (18C1530) Black Ink Cartridge $27.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C1530) #3 black ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X2480/X2580/Z1480 printers

Genuine Lexmark (12A1990) #90 Photo Ink Cartridge $31.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (12A1990) #90 photo ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark 3200/5000/5700/5770/7000/7200/7200V/X63/Z22/Z32/Z42/Z43/Z45/ Z45se/Z51/Z52/Z53/Z82/Z125/Z705/Z715/P707/P3100 and Optra 40/45 printers.

Genuine Lexmark (10N0016) #16 Black Ink Cartridge $33.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (10N0016) #16 black ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark Z13/Z23/Z25/Z33/Z35/Z515/Z605/Z611/Z615/Z645/Z75/X1150/X1185/X1270/X1290/X2250/i3 printers.

Genuine Lexmark (18C1528) #28A Black Ink Cartridge $25.45 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C1528) #28A black ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X2500/Z845/Z1300 printers.

Genuine Lexmark (18C1623) #23A Black Ink Cartridge $28.45 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C1623) #23A black ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X3550/X4550/Z1420 printers.

Genuine Lexmark (18C2160) #37A Color Ink Cartridge $29.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C2160) #37A color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark X3500/X3600/X4600/X5650/X6650/X6675 printers.

Compatible Lexmark #50 (17G0050) Black Ink Cartridge $9.99 Our compatible Lexmark #50 black ink cartridge replaces the Lexmark 17G0050 inkjet cartridges. This inkjet cartridge is used by the Lexmark P and Z series inkjet printers. Our compatible Lexmark #50 black ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Compatible Lexmark #60 (17G0060) Color Ink Cartridge $9.99 Our compatible Lexmark #60 tri-color ink cartridge replaces the Lexmark 17G0060 inkjet cartridges. This inkjet cartridge is used by the Lexmark Z12, Z22, and Z32 inkjet printers. Our compatible Lexmark #60 tri-color ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Compatible Lexmark #70 (12A1970) Black Ink Cartridge $9.99 Our compatible Lexmark #70 black ink cartridge replaces the Lexmark 12A1970 inkjet cartridges. This inkjet cartridge is used by the Lexmark X and Z series inkjet printers. Our compatible Lexmark #70 black ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Compatible Lexmark #80 (12A1980) Color Ink Cartridge $9.99 Our compatible Lexmark #80 tri-color ink cartridge replaces the Lexmark 12A1980 inkjet cartridges. This inkjet cartridge is used by the Lexmark Z and Optra Color 40 series inkjet printers. Our compatible Lexmark #80 tri-color ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Compatible Lexmark #82 (18L0032) Black Ink Cartridge $9.99 Our compatible Lexmark #82 black ink cartridge replaces the Lexmark 18L0032 inkjet cartridges. This inkjet cartridge is used by the Lexmark Z and X series inkjet printers. Our compatible Lexmark #82 black ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Compatible Lexmark #83 (18L0042) Color Ink Cartridge $9.99 Our compatible Lexmark #83 tri-color ink cartridge replaces the Lexmark 18L0042 inkjet cartridges. This inkjet cartridge is used by the Lexmark Z and X series inkjet printers. Our compatible Lexmark #83 tri-color ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Compatible Lexmark 13619HC Color Ink Cartridge $20.95 Our compatible Lexmark 13619HC tri-color ink cartridge replaces the Lexmark 13619HC inkjet cartridges. This inkjet cartridge is used by the Lexmark 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 series inkjet printers. Our compatible Lexmark 13619HC tri-color ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Compatible Lexmark #16 (10N0016) Black Ink Cartridge $9.99 Our compatible Lexmark #16 black ink cartridge replaces the Lexmark 10N0016 inkjet cartridges. This high yield inkjet cartridge has twice the capacity of the Lemark #17, and used by the Lexmark X and Z series inkjet printers. Our compatible Lexmark #16 black ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Compatible Lexmark #20 (15M0120) Color Ink Cartridge $9.99 Our compatible Lexmark #20 tri-color ink cartridge replaces the Lexmark 15M0120 inkjet cartridges. This inkjet cartridge is used by the Lexmark Z and X series inkjet printers. Our compatible Lexmark #20 tri-color ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Compatible Lexmark #27 (10N0227) Color Ink Cartridge $9.99 Our compatible Lexmark #27 tri-color ink cartridge replaces the Lexmark 10N0227 inkjet cartridges. This inkjet cartridge is recommended for low volume usage customers and used by the Lexmark X and Z series inkjet printers. Our compatible Lexmark #27 tri-color ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Genuine Lexmark 13619HC Color Ink Cartridge $43.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark 13619HC color ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark 1000/1020/1100/2030/2050/2055/3000, ExecJet IIc, WinWriter 150c, Medley 4c/4x/4sx printers.

Compatible Lexmark #1 (18C0781) Color Ink Cartridge $9.99 Our compatible Lexmark #1 tri-color ink cartridge replaces the Lexmark 18C0781 inkjet cartridge. This unique inkjet cartridge produces both black and color prints and is used by the Lexmark X and Z series inkjet printers. Our compatible Lexmark #1 tri-color ink cartridge comes with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO PRINTER PROGRAMING THE INK LEVEL FOR THIS PARTICULAR CARTRIDGE MIGHT DISPLAY EMPTY ON THE PRINTER HOWEVER THE CARTRIDGE IS FULL

Compatible Lexmark #2 (18C0190) Color Ink Cartridge $12.99 Our compatible Lexmark #2 tri-color ink cartridge replaces the Lexmark 18C0190 inkjet cartridges. This inkjet cartridge is used by the Lexmark X series inkjet printers. Our compatible Lexmark #2 tri-color ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO PRINTER PROGRAMING THE INK LEVEL FOR THIS PARTICULAR CARTRIDGE MIGHT DISPLAY EMPTY ON THE PRINTER HOWEVER THE CARTRIDGE IS FULL

Compatible Lexmark #3 (18C1530) Black Ink Cartridge $13.99 Our compatible Lexmark #3 black ink cartridge replaces the Lexmark 18C1530 inkjet cartridges. This inkjet cartridge is used by the Lexmark X series inkjet printers. Our compatible Lexmark #3 black ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO PRINTER PROGRAMING THE INK LEVEL FOR THIS PARTICULAR CARTRIDGE MIGHT DISPLAY EMPTY ON THE PRINTER HOWEVER THE CARTRIDGE IS FULL

Compatible Lexmark #32 (18C0032) Black Ink Cartridge $9.99 Our compatible Lexmark #32 black ink cartridge replaces the Lexmark 18C0032 inkjet cartridges. This inkjet cartridge is used by the Lexmark P, X, and Z series inkjet printers. Our compatible Lexmark #32 black ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO PRINTER PROGRAMING THE INK LEVEL FOR THIS PARTICULAR CARTRIDGE MIGHT DISPLAY EMPTY ON THE PRINTER HOWEVER THE CARTRIDGE IS FULL

Compatible Lexmark #33 (18C0033) Color Ink Cartridge $9.99 Our compatible Lexmark #33 tri-color ink cartridge replaces the Lexmark 18C0033 inkjet cartridges. This inkjet cartridge is used by the Lexmark P, X, and Z series inkjet printers. Our compatible Lexmark #33 tri-color ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO NEW PROGRAMING FEATURES THE INK LEVEL FOR THIS PARTICULAR CARTRIDGE MIGHT APPEAR EMPTY ON THE PRINTER

Compatible Lexmark #17 (10N0217) Black Ink Cartridge $9.99 Our compatible Lexmark #17 black ink cartridge replaces the Lexmark 10N0217 inkjet cartridges. This inkjet cartridge is recommended for low volume usage customers and used by the Lexmark X and Z series inkjet printers. Our compatible Lexmark #17 black ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO NEW PROGRAMING FEATURES THE INK LEVEL FOR THIS PARTICULAR CARTRIDGE MIGHT APPEAR EMPTY ON THE PRINTER

Compatible Lexmark #26 (10N0026) Color Ink Cartridge $9.99 Our compatible Lexmark #26 tri-color ink cartridge replaces the Lexmark 10N0026 inkjet cartridges. This high yield inkjet cartridge has twice the capacity of the Lemark #27, and used by the Lexmark X and Z series inkjet printers. Our compatible Lexmark #26 tri-color ink cartridges come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO NEW PROGRAMING FEATURES THE INK LEVEL FOR THIS PARTICULAR CARTRIDGE MIGHT APPEAR EMPTY ON THE PRINTER

Genuine Lexmark (18C0032) #32 Black Ink Cartridge $25.95 Genuine brand new Lexmark (18C0032) #32 black ink cartridge compatible with Lexmark P915/ P4350/ P6250/ X3350/ X5250/ X5270/ X5470/ X7170/ X7300/ X7350/ X8350/ Z816 printers.