Printing costs have soared in the past few years with the growing increase in printing requirements. In the long run the cost of the ink cartridges far outweighs the cost of the printers. This is a great example of how the printer manufacturers are minting money out of the ancillary product – the ink cartridges. Because of these reasons, many companies who have large volume print requirements look for other alternatives. One such alternative is to opt for purchasing bulk ink. Large companies prefer to purchase their printer ink in bulk because the price is right, the amount of ink is enough to go on for some time without the need of refilling and most importantly it does not hamper the quality of the print whatsoever.

Bulk ink  is used as a continuous system in very large printers. When printer cartridges dispense ink through the print head on to the printer, air replaces the place of the used ink. So, when finally the cartridge runs out of ink, only air is left in it. However, in the bulk continuous ink system, the cartridges are continuously replaced by more ink.

Bulk ink is usually sold by the quart, half gallon or gallon and is meant to be used with the help of a refill kit. Basically, one simply needs to refill the cartridge with the bulk supply whenever needed. This type of system is not only economical but eco-friendly as well, as it keeps the cartridges from ending up in landfills. Bulk ink can be purchased at office supply stores but if one buys online it could cost a lot less. It is also available in quantities that will support multiple printers for a substantial amount of time.

Bulk ink is a great solution compared to the constant purchase and replacement of the ink cartridges. Essentially, it ensures that there is an ample supply of ink for the cartridge all the time.