Having a printer in the house is really handy since it gives you the capability to easily make documents and other things in case you need it, but if you think about it, printers can actually be considered a luxury since computers can always run without it, unlike the major parts like a monitor or the CPU. It can sometimes even be a source of frustration, especially when the ink cartridges are already low and you don’t know where to find one. For those who are able enough to get their own printers, always remember that cheaper will not always be the best choice. But then again, it would be hard to buy Epson ink cartridges and HP ink cartridges from the manufacturer themselves due to the fact that they will most certainly offer the most expensive prices, unless they have a promo for them. Personally, I prefer the cheaper ones myself but always make sure that it is the right stuff for my printer. Keep in mind that knowing what you have is important here because even though you were able to get the same brand, if it isn’t compatible with your machine, it will not work and sometimes, it could even destroy your printer.