If you have an inkjet printer, then you are well aware of the fact that they are insatiable gluttons for ink. They absolutely inhale it, and every time you turn around your printer starts beeping at you, demanding more. It wouldn't be so bad if the ink was cheap, but it is actually pretty expensive. That is why so many people are now refilling inkjet cartridges instead of buying new ones these days.

In fact, you would think that the high cost of inkjet cartridges would have driven everyone to switching to inkjet printer refills by now. But there are a lot of people that continue pay more for the new ones because they have heard that refills are too much of a hassle.

But most of the negative things that people believe about refilling cartridges are actually true. So let's clear up some of the confusion by explaining some of the most common misconceptions.

1. Refilling Cartridges Is Way Too Complicated

You do not have to take lessons to learn how to refill the cartridges. You can do it all on your own, just follow the instructions that are included in all of the printer refill kits and you'll be fine. Inkjet printer refills can be a bit tricky at first, but once you have done it a few times it's actually pretty easy.

Printer refill kits are available at most office supply stores. Bring the make and model number of your printer with you so that you don't have any trouble finding the right kit. Refill kits are also available online, at prices that are generally lower than in office supply stores.

2. I Can't Get Anyone To Refill The Cartridges For Me

Actually, refilling ink cartridges is a service that is offered by many office supply stores. There are probably several stores in your area that will do this for you, so just find one and let them deal with the refills.

An even easier option is to send them to the manufacturer to have them refilled. Most manufacturers offer this service for free, so all you have to do is pay for the postage.

3. It Takes Way Too Long To Refill An Inkjet Cartridge

It does not take hours to refill an inkjet cartridge. Once you know what you are doing, it shouldn't take you more than fifteen minutes, twenty if you are really slow. Or you could do it in just five minutes by taking the cartridge to a store with a refilling system. Either way, refilling inkjet cartridges only takes a matter of minutes, not hours.

4. Inkjet Printer Refills Violate My Printer's Warranty

Using inkjet printer refills is not going to violate your printer's warranty. Telling you that you can't use refills is just another way that some manufacturers try to squeeze more money out of you by making you think you have to keep buying new cartridges from them. In fact, the majority of the legalese on most warranties completely violates consumer protection laws. The only way that a using a refill could possibly violate your warranty would be if it was proved to be directly responsible for damaging your printer.

So if you are looking to save a little money, you might want to start refilling inkjet cartridges instead of continually buying new ones. It is a bit more of a hassle than just buying new cartridges, but it really isn't as much of a hassle as people seem to think.