Think you got a great deal on a printer?
What’s the catch, you might have asked?  Most salesmen would say there is no catch.  They’d probably go into a rant about how the printer market has gotten more competitive, driving prices way down.  While that’s a true statement, it isn’t the primary reason for such inexpensive printers these days.

So, why are printers so inexpensive?  It’s pretty simple – printer manufacturers need you to buy their printer model so you’re forced into buying their outrageously-priced inkjet cartridges.
They don’t make any money on selling printers – they make their money by selling you the replacement ink cartridges.

It makes a lot of business sense when you think about it.  A consumer buys a printer every few years, but may buy ink as much as once every three months.  Printer manufacturers would much rather have this steady stream of income.  Consumers don’t factor ink cartridge costs into the equation when they buy a printer.  They look at the features and price tag.  Sure you’re getting a great printer and not paying a lot.  But if you use your printer on a fairly regular basis, the cost of ownership over a year or two soon begins to add up !!