17/06/2026
Bottled inktank or megatank inks are a fantastic way to reduce your cost of printing.
You can save even more money by using generic ink bottles, but is generic ink up to the job? Here at Ink Unlimited, we try to answer all your printer-related questions, so here goes!
It very much depends on what you are printing. For most standard printers printing everyday documents, the generic ink is a great option. Now, thngs start to change a little when you want to print photos or pictures that will be exposed to UV light. We have found that the generic inks, although they print a picture very well, tend to fade faster than original brand ink. This is because it is normally dye-based ink. For images that need to stand up to UV, the ink needs to be a pigment ink. It is important to make sure if your printer comes with pigment ink you replace the ink with pigment ink. The reason being is the printheads are designed to work with that type of ink and that specific viscosity.
At Ink Unlimited, we can guide you and supply you with the correct inks for your printer, and yes, we have dye and pigment inks in generic and original, so we have you covered.
The Inktank printers are an investment, and they are not cheap, so chat with us to be sure you are getting a quality product for your printer.
BUYERS BEWARE: online purchases of ink and cartridges from companies that sell everything from dog chews to solar panels often lack expertise in ink and cartridges, and many have no return policy. The potential saving by ordering cheap, no-name ink online soon becomes a loss when it ends up in the bin, or worse, the printer ends up in the bin!
