{"id":169052,"date":"2021-02-04T11:48:44","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T10:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/?p=169052"},"modified":"2021-02-04T11:49:42","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T10:49:42","slug":"how-much-does-a-printer-cartridge-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/hardware-tutorials\/how-much-does-a-printer-cartridge-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does a printer cartridge cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Without a doubt, printer cartridges are an everyday commodity that comes with a high cost. But is printer ink really one of the most expensive liquids in the world, or do printer manufacturers simply want to maximize profits? To answer this question, one must first take a look at the cost of printer ink. Achieving uniform results is not that easy. After all, it&#8217;s not just the cost of black and color ink that differs. On top of that, the manufacturers themselves also set different prices.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-box-title\">Inhalt<\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/hardware-tutorials\/how-much-does-a-printer-cartridge-cost\/#incredible-prices-per-liter\" >Incredible prices per liter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/hardware-tutorials\/how-much-does-a-printer-cartridge-cost\/#a-real-high-tech-fluid\" >A real high-tech fluid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/hardware-tutorials\/how-much-does-a-printer-cartridge-cost\/#dont-just-keep-production-costs-in-mind\" >Don&#8217;t just keep production costs in mind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/hardware-tutorials\/how-much-does-a-printer-cartridge-cost\/#the-two-different-models\" >The two different models<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"incredible-prices-per-liter\"><\/span>Incredible prices per liter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If one takes a look at the liter prices for printer ink, one falls fast from all clouds. After all, a liter of black printer ink costs just under 2,000 euros. For a liter of colored ink, in turn, you have to spend 8,000 euros. When you consider that this is &#8222;only&#8220; ink, these sums really do seem considerable. However, it is misleading to quote prices for ink in liters. After all, a conventional printer cartridge tends to contain quantities in the low milliliter range.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_169019\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-169019\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/c04708928_1750x1285.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-169019 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/c04708928_1750x1285-780x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/c04708928_1750x1285-780x573.jpg 780w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/c04708928_1750x1285-390x286.jpg 390w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/c04708928_1750x1285-220x162.jpg 220w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/c04708928_1750x1285-1536x1128.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/c04708928_1750x1285-1320x969.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/c04708928_1750x1285.jpg 1750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-169019\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some printer cartridges, such as this one with black ink, contain just 3.5 ml.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But even here, you have to put up with high costs. How does this happen? Is it possibly because the printer manufacturers are pursuing their permanent greed for profit? Or are there typical market mechanisms that come into play in the pricing of printer ink? It will not be easy to find general answers to these questions. Possibly, the answer to this question lies somewhere in between.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a-real-high-tech-fluid\"><\/span>A real high-tech fluid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Printer ink is anything but a conventional liquid. Rather, it is a sophisticated high-tech product that has been perfected over many years. One of the greatest challenges in the development of printer ink is certainly the combination of the many different components. A wide variety of organic and inorganic ingredients are used in printer ink. Each ingredient has a different function. The manufacturers&#8216; goal is to combine these ingredients, some of which are very contradictory.<\/p><div class=\"losgehts-inhalt losgehts-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"losgehts-2683075080\"><div class=\"losgehts-adlabel\">Anzeige<\/div><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"405718\" data-bid=\"1\">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<\/script><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bigstock-196339861.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-168937\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bigstock-196339861-780x565.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bigstock-196339861-780x565.jpg 780w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bigstock-196339861-390x282.jpg 390w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bigstock-196339861-220x159.jpg 220w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bigstock-196339861-1536x1112.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bigstock-196339861-1320x955.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bigstock-196339861.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This becomes clear at the latest when one looks at the usual cycle of printer ink. It must be composed in such a way that it remains liquid in the cartridge itself. However, once it has made its way through the print head nozzles onto the paper, it must dry very quickly if possible. The optimum amount of solvent must be used here to meet all requirements. You can find out exactly what printer ink consists of <a href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/warum-trocknen-druckerpatronen-aus\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dont-just-keep-production-costs-in-mind\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t just keep production costs in mind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the many components in printer ink, the prices still seem unjustified. After all, they are far higher than the production costs of ink. However, you should not only keep the mere ink prices in mind. With ink cartridges, other points also come into play. For example, print head cartridges have a built-in print head with independent nozzles. With these cartridges, you not only pay for the ink, but also for the technology around it. On top of that, you should keep in mind that the prices for printers have continued to drop in recent years. The prices for printer cartridges, on the other hand, remain constantly high.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_169026\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-169026\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/61Bl1DfwImL._AC_SL1001_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-169026\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/61Bl1DfwImL._AC_SL1001_-780x713.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/61Bl1DfwImL._AC_SL1001_-780x713.jpg 780w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/61Bl1DfwImL._AC_SL1001_-390x356.jpg 390w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/61Bl1DfwImL._AC_SL1001_-220x201.jpg 220w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/61Bl1DfwImL._AC_SL1001_.jpg 1001w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-169026\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When you buy print head cartridges, you&#8217;re not only paying for the ink, but also for an entirely new print head. (Image: HP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here, manufacturers have built a business model similar to those of wet razors with blades, for example. The initial device is comparatively cheap, but the consumables cost a lot of money. Thus, you can consider the high costs for printer cartridges as an extended purchase price of your printer. In this view, the purchase price is merely a down payment. One of the most important points is probably the special formula. Similar to the food industry, there is a lot of secrecy surrounding the composition of printer ink. After all, everyone wants to achieve the perfect balance of longevity, fast drying and color splendor.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-two-different-models\"><\/span>The two different models<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Basically, the following rule of thumb can be applied to the cost of a printer cartridge: The cheaper the printer is to purchase, the more expensive the cartridges will ultimately be. For example, ink cartridges for a low-priced HP printer like the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/39IHwzc\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">HP Envy Photo 6230<\/a> cost just under 22 euros (color, 200 pages) or about 18 euros (black, 190 pages) in stores. This means you pay about 11 cents\/page for the color cartridge and about 9.5 cents\/page for the black cartridge. Conversely, if you want to save money on cartridges, you have to spend more money on the printer.<\/p><div class=\"losgehts-inhalt losgehts-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"losgehts-375891694\"><div class=\"losgehts-adlabel\">Anzeige<\/div><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"405718\" data-bid=\"1\">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<\/script><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_169038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-169038\" style=\"width: 391px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/517OaAIv8pL._AC_SL1000_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-169038\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/517OaAIv8pL._AC_SL1000_-401x780.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/517OaAIv8pL._AC_SL1000_-401x780.jpg 401w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/517OaAIv8pL._AC_SL1000_-200x390.jpg 200w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/517OaAIv8pL._AC_SL1000_-113x220.jpg 113w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/517OaAIv8pL._AC_SL1000_.jpg 514w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-169038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">With the ink tank system, you really only pay for the ink. So in the end, you&#8217;re looking at far fewer follow-up costs here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3pRxMIG\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">Epson EcoTank ET-2720<\/a> costs almost three times as much as the HP printer.\u00a0In return, however, the prices for the ink are also significantly lower. The reason for this is that Epson&#8217;s printer relies on a sustainable refill system. The print head is permanently installed in the device and the ink is filled into the special tank system. Thus, you only really pay for the printer ink in the end. A refill set costs about 35 Euros (color + black, 27,000 pages). This means that the costs per page are much lower than the HP counterpart at 0.1 cents per page. So, if you print a lot and want to save money in the long run, you should rather go for a slightly more expensive printer with an ink tank system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Without a doubt, printer cartridges are an everyday commodity that comes with a high cost. But is printer ink really one of the most expensive liquids in the world, or do printer manufacturers simply want to maximize profits? To answer this question, one must first take a look at the cost of printer ink. Achieving &#8230; <a title=\"How much does a printer cartridge cost?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/hardware-tutorials\/how-much-does-a-printer-cartridge-cost\/\" aria-label=\"Mehr Informationen \u00fcber How much does a printer cartridge cost?\">Weiterlesen &#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":198,"featured_media":169044,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[46371],"tags":[123405],"class_list":["post-169052","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hardware-tutorials","tag-printer","infinite-scroll-item"],"acf":[],"lang":"en","translations":{"en":169052,"de":169018},"pll_sync_post":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169052","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/198"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=169052"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169052\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/169044"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=169052"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=169052"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=169052"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}