Printers with the Cheapest Ink Cartridges 2021
When you’re looking for a new printer like everything, it takes time if you want to find the right one.
You can buy a cheap inexpensive printer, but if you haven’t done your research your printer ink cartridges could turn out not to be cheap at all.
Meaning it will cost more money in the long run.
If you're looking for the cheapest ink cartridges UK and looking to purchase. View the internet-ink store or contact the support team for help placing your ink cartridge order.
Cheap printing all comes down to:
How much you print?
How much do ink cartridges cost for the printer?
What you use your printer for?
(photo’s, general printing, documents, coupons, tickets)
When searching for a printer you may be amazed at the price of the printer but please check the price of the ink cartridges for the printer first!
In this article is a couple of printers that we have compiled with our vast experience to help you with your choice. All printers are available to buy in the current market . Scroll down to find out more:
Simply select a reviewed printer to view the printer and cartridge costs, comparisons and details:
Best Canon Printers
Canon Pixma TS5051 NEW! *TOP RATED*
Canon Pixma TS5050 NEW! *TOP RATED*
Canon Pixma MG5750 NEW! *TOP RATED*
Canon Pixma TS8250 NEW!
Canon Pixma TS8251 NEW!
Best Epson Printers
Epson XP-355 NEW!
Epson XP-4100 NEW!
Epson XP-312
Epson XP-432
Epson XP-342
Epson XP-345
Best HP Printers
HP Photosmart 6520
The Best Printers with the Cheapest Ink Cartridges (updated 2021)
Canon Pixma TS5051
Ink Cartridges – Canon PGI-570, Canon CLI-571
Currently between the £40-60 mark. These printers take the new Canon PGI-570 and Canon CLI-571 ink cartridges. Not only do they have an individual colour slot for each cartridge, meaning you don’t have to replace each ink cartridge every time a colour runs out. This printer offers some great printing on both normal documents and photos. 
Original ink cartridges vs compatible ink cartridges is around £16-18 for a pack of 5 ink cartridges in the compatible ink for the TS5051 and £65-£70 for the genuine Canon ink cartridges. So by purchasing compatible cartridges for the printer you’re saving a lot!!! (around £55-60 per purchase).
Ok let’s put this in context. Your printer lasts a minimum 5 years and say you purchase 2 orders per year as a minimum.
Original ink cost - £140 per Year - £700 over 5 Years
Compatible ink cost - £20 per Year - £100 over 5 Years
If this was money saver expert this would save you £120 per year and £600 over 5 years , think of what you could do with this extra savings and this is a minimum spend! Internet-ink also offer 10% off your compatible ink cartridge return order so actually that saving is slightly more! Make sure after you purchase your printer, buy your ink cartridges from internet-ink.com.
Canon Pixma TS5050
Ink Cartridges – Canon PGI-570, Canon CLI-571
Currently between the £40-60 marks these printers take the new Canon PGI-570 and Canon CLI-571 ink cartridges. Not only do they have an individual colour slot for each cartridge, so you don’t have to replace each ink, this printer offers some great printing on both normal documents and photos. 
Original ink cartridges vs compatible ink cartridges is around £16-18 for a pack of 5 ink cartridges in the compatible ink for the TS5050 and £65-£70 for the genuine Canon ink cartridges. So by purchasing compatible cartridges for the printer you’re saving a lot!!! (around £55-60 per purchase).
Ok let’s put this in context your printer lasts minimum 5 years say you purchase 2 orders per year as a minimum.
Original ink cost - £140 per Year - £700 over 5 Years
Compatible ink cost - £20 per Year - £100 over 5 Years
If this was money saver expert this would save you £120 per year and £600 over 5 years , think of what you could do with this extra savings and this is a minimum spend! Internet-ink also offer 10% off your compatible ink cartridge return order so actually that saving is slightly more! Make sure after you purchase your printer, buy your ink cartridges from internet-ink.com.
Canon Pixma MG5750
Ink Cartridges – Canon PGI-570, Canon CLI-571
Currently between the £40-60 marks these printers take the new Canon PGI-570 and Canon CLI-571 ink cartridges. Not only do they have an individual colour slot for each cartridge, so you don’t have to replace each ink, this printer offers some great printing on both normal documents and photos.
Original ink cartridges vs compatible ink cartridges is around £16-18 for a pack of 5 ink cartridges in the compatible ink for the MG5750 and £65-£70 for the genuine Canon ink cartridges. So by purchasing compatible cartridges for the printer you’re saving a lot!!! (around £55-60 per purchase). 
Ok let’s put this in context your printer lasts minimum 5 years say you purchase 2 orders per year as a minimum.
Original ink cost - £140 per Year - £700 over 5 Years
Compatible ink cost - £20 per Year - £100 over 5 Years
If this was money saver expert this would save you £120 per year and £600 over 5 years , think of what you could do with this extra savings and this is a minimum spend! Internet-ink also offer 10% off your compatible ink cartridge return order so actually that saving is slightly more! Make sure after you purchase your printer, buy your ink cartridges from internet-ink.com.
Canon Pixma TS8250
Ink Cartridges – Canon PGI-580, Canon CLI-581
At the top of the price range. Currently between the £90-110 mark these printers take the new Canon PGI-580 and Canon CLI-581 ink cartridges. Not only do they have an individual colour slot for each cartridge, so you don’t have to replace each ink, this printer offers some great printing on both normal documents and photos. The compatibles are filled to a new XXL. So in comparisons you get more ink for your money, but you are paying more. 
These printers take the new photo blue which is in addition to the photo black, to help improves photo print quality.
Original ink cartridges vs compatible ink cartridges is around £50-60for a pack of 5 ink cartridges (without the photo blue) in the compatible ink for the TS5050 and £165-£185 for the genuine Canon ink cartridges XXL. So by purchasing compatible cartridges for the printer you’re saving a lot!!! (around £55-60 per purchase).
The original inks. Do come in smaller sizes but you get less ink for your money. The XXL offer the best value with comparisons. As they hold double the ink.
Ok let’s put this in context your printer lasts minimum 5 years say you purchase 2 orders per year as a minimum.
Original ink cost - £370 per Year - £1850 over 5 Years
Compatible ink cost - £120 per Year - £600 over 5 Years
If this was money saver expert this would save you £250 per year and £1250 over 5 years , think of what you could do with this extra savings and this is a minimum spend! Internet-ink also offer 10% off your compatible ink cartridge return order so actually that saving is slightly more! Make sure after you purchase your printer, buy your ink cartridges from internet-ink.com. This printer is at the higher range of the new Canon TS range.
Canon Pixma TS8250
Ink Cartridges – Canon PGI-580, Canon CLI-581
At the top of the price range. Currently between the £90-110 mark these printers take the new Canon PGI-580 and Canon CLI-581 ink cartridges. Not only do they have an individual colour slot for each cartridge, so you don’t have to replace each ink, this printer offers some great printing on both normal documents and photos. The compatibles are filled to a new XXL. So in comparisons you get more ink for your money, but you are paying more.
These printers take the new photo blue which is in addition to the photo black, to help improves photo print quality.
Original ink cartridges vs compatible ink cartridges is around £50-60for a pack of 5 ink cartridges (without the photo blue) in the compatible ink for the TS5050 and £165-£185 for the genuine Canon ink cartridges XXL. So by purchasing compatible cartridges for the printer you’re saving a lot!!! (around £55-60 per purchase).
The original inks. Do come in smaller sizes but you get less ink for your money. The XXL offer the best value with comparisons. As they hold double the ink.
Ok let’s put this in context your printer lasts minimum 5 years say you purchase 2 orders per year as a minimum.
Original ink cost - £370 per Year - £1850 over 5 Years
Compatible ink cost - £120 per Year - £600 over 5 Years
If this was money saver expert this would save you £250 per year and £1250 over 5 years , think of what you could do with this extra savings and this is a minimum spend! Internet-ink also offer 10% off your compatible ink cartridge return order so actually that saving is slightly more! Make sure after you purchase your printer, buy your ink cartridges from internet-ink.com. This printer is at the higher range of the new Canon TS range.
Epson XP-355
Ink Cartridges – Epson 29XL – T2991 – T2996 (XL Cartridges offer the best value)
Again currently around the £40-60 this printer takes the Epson 29 ink also known as the Epson Strawberry Ink as Epson has made it easier to make sure you’re buying the correct cartridges. One of the newer printers on the market and part of the successful XP range of printers, using individual cartridges and printing some great photo’s whilst printing on the go using Wi-Fi, again simple and easy to use all round printer.
As this Epson XP-355 printer is one of the newer printers initially the ink cartridges will be more expensive down to the technology and price of developing the printer and the ink cartridges. These will always fall as the printer gets older, same as all technology when newer models come out. 
Make sure will all printers if you’re using compatibles not to accept updates or automatic updates as these will stop you printer using compatible or remanufactured cartridges. As long as you keep the installation disk on hand if you upgrade your computer.
Original ink cartridges vs compatible ink cartridges is around £12-£20 for a pack of 4 XL ink cartridges in the compatible ink for the XP-355 printer and £55-£65 for the genuine Epson ink cartridges. So by purchasing compatible cartridges for the XP-355 printer you’re saving a lot!!! (around £35-40 per purchase)
So here’s the printer money saver expert part again, based on your printer lasting 5 years and you making two purchases a year
Original ink cost - £120 per Year - £600 over 5 Years
Compatible ink cost - £25 per Year - £125 over 5 Years
If this was money saver expert this would save you £95 per year and £475 over 5 years , think of what you could do with this extra savings and this is a minimum spend!
Epson XP-4100
Ink Cartridges – Epson 603XL – T03A1 – T03A4 (XL Cartridges offer the best value)
These cartridges are currently priced around the £55-60 this printer takes the Epson 603 ink also known as the Epson Starfish Ink as Epson has made it easier to make sure you’re buying the correct cartridges. One of the newer printers on the market and part of the ever growing successful XP range of printers, using individual cartridges and printing some great photo’s whilst printing on the go using Wi-Fi, again simple and easy to use all round printer.
As this Epson XP-4100 printer is one of the newer printers initially the ink cartridges will be more expensive down to the technology and price of developing the printer and the ink cartridges. These will always fall as the printer gets older, same as all technology when newer models come out. 
Make sure will all printers if you’re using compatibles not to accept updates or automatic updates as these will stop you printer using compatible or remanufactured cartridges. As long as you keep the installation disk on hand if you upgrade your computer.
Original ink cartridges vs compatible ink cartridges is around £55-£60 for a pack of 4 XL ink cartridges in the compatible ink for the XP-4100 printer and £75-£80 for the genuine Epson ink cartridges. So by purchasing compatible cartridges for the XP-4100 printer you’re saving a lot!!! (around £35-40 per purchase)
So here’s the printer money saver expert part again, based on your printer lasting 5 years and you making two purchases a year
Original ink cost - £160 per Year - £800 over 5 Years
Compatible ink cost - £60 per Year - £120 over 5 Years
If this was money saver expert this would save you £100 per year and £500 over 5 years , think of what you could do with this extra savings and this is a minimum spend!
Canon Pixma MG5650
Ink Cartridges – Canon PGI-550, Canon CLI-551
Currently between the £40-60 marks these printers take the new Canon PGI-550 and Canon CLI-551 ink cartridges. Not only do they have an individual colour slot for each cartridge, so you don’t have to replace each ink, this printer offers some great printing on both normal documents and photos.
Original ink cartridges vs compatible ink cartridges is around £8-10 for a pack of 5 ink cartridges in the compatible ink for the MG5650 and £65-£70 for the genuine Canon ink cartridges. So by purchasing compatible cartridges for the printer you’re saving a lot!!! (around £55-60 per purchase).
Ok let’s put this in context your printer lasts minimum 5 years say you purchase 2 orders per year as a minimum.
Original ink cost - £140 per Year - £700 over 5 Years
Compatible ink cost - £20 per Year - £100 over 5 Years
If this was money saver expert this would save you £120 per year and £600 over 5 years , think of what you could do with this extra savings and this is a minimum spend! Internet-ink also offer 10% off your compatible ink cartridge return order so actually that saving is slightly more!
Canon Pixma MG6851
Ink Cartridges – Canon CLI-570, Canon PGI-570
Currently between the £50-60 marks these printers take the new Canon PGI-570 and Canon CLI-571 ink cartridges. Again like the other best Canon printers they have an individual colour slot for each cartridge, so you don’t have to replace each ink when it runs out, this printer offers some great printing on both normal documents and photos.One of the new printers in the range.
Original ink cartridges vs compatible ink cartridges is around £16-20 for a pack of 5 ink cartridges in the compatible ink for the MG6851 and £60-£70 for the genuine Canon ink cartridges. So by purchasing compatible cartridges for the printer you’re saving a lot!!! (around £40-45 per purchase). 
Ok let’s put this in context your printer lasts minimum 5 years say you purchase 2 orders per year as a minimum.
Original ink cost - £140 per Year - £700 over 5 Years
Compatible ink cost - £32 per Year - £160 over 5 Years
If this was money saver expert this would save you £100 per year and £500 over 5 years , think of what you could do with this extra savings and this is a minimum spend! For the photo printer, this is pretty epic! Internet-ink also offer 10% off your compatible ink cartridge return order so actually that saving is slightly more!
Canon Pixma IP7250
Ink Cartridges – Canon PGI-550, Canon CLI-551
Currently between the £40-60 marks these printers take the new Canon PGI-550 and Canon CLI-551 ink cartridges. Not only do they have an individual colour slot for each cartridge, so you don’t have to replace each ink, this printer offers some great printing on both normal documents and photos, with simple lights on the cartridges to make sure you have the ink in the correct printer slot.
Canon printers are currently the top printers on the market with these cartridges as they are efficient and not expensive in the long term and the printer will easily last 3-5 years with the right printer care.
Original ink cartridges vs compatible ink cartridges is around £8-10 for a pack of 5 ink cartridges in the compatible ink for the IP7250 and £65-£70 for the genuine Canon ink cartridges. So by purchasing compatible cartridges for the printer you’re saving a lot!!! (around £35-40 per purchase). 
Ok let’s put this in context your printer lasts minimum 5 years say you purchase 2 orders per year as a minimum.
Original ink cost - £140 per Year - £700 over 5 Years
Compatible ink cost - £20 per Year - £100 over 5 Years
If this was money saver expert this would save you £120 per year and £600 over 5 years , think of what you could do with this extra savings and this is a minimum spend! Internet-ink also offer 10% off your compatible ink cartridge return order so actually that saving is slightly more!
Epson XP-312
Ink Cartridges – Epson 18XL – T1811 – T1816 (XL Cartridges offer the best value)
Again currently around the £40-60 this printer takes the Epson 18 ink also known as the Epson Daisy Ink as Epson has made it easier to make sure you’re buying the correct cartridges. Part of the successful XP range of printers, using individual cartridges and printing some great photo’s whilst printing on the go using Wi-Fi, again simple and easy to use all round printer.
Original ink cartridges vs compatible ink cartridges is around £6-£8 for a pack of 4 XL ink cartridges in the compatible ink for the XP-312 printer and £55-£60 for the genuine Epson ink cartridges. So by purchasing compatible cartridges for the XP-312 printer you’re saving a lot!!! (around £50-55 per purchase). 
So here’s the printer money saver expert part again, based on your printer lasting 5 years and you making two purchases a year
Original ink cost - £120 per Year - £600 over 5 Years
Compatible ink cost - £12 per Year - £60 over 5 Years
If this was money saver expert this would save you a massive £108 per year and £540 over 5 years , think of what you could do with this extra savings and this is a minimum spend!
Epson XP-432
Ink Cartridges – Epson 29XL – T2991 – T2996 (XL Cartridges offer the best value)
Again currently around the £40-60 this printer takes the Epson 29 ink also known as the Epson Strawberry Ink as Epson has made it easier to make sure you’re buying the correct cartridges. One of the newer printers on the market and part of the successful XP range of printers, using individual cartridges and printing some great photo’s whilst printing on the go using Wi-Fi, again simple and easy to use all round printer.
As this Epson XP-432 printer is one of the newer printers initially the ink cartridges will be more expensive down to the technology and price of developing the printer and the ink cartridges. These will always fall as the printer gets older, same as all technology when newer models come out.
Make sure will all printers if you’re using compatibles not to accept updates or automatic updates as these will stop you printer using compatible or remanufactured cartridges. As long as you keep the installation disk on hand if you upgrade your computer.
Original ink cartridges vs compatible ink cartridges is around £12-£20 for a pack of 4 XL ink cartridges in the compatible ink for the XP-432 printer and £55-£65 for the genuine Epson ink cartridges. So by purchasing compatible cartridges for the XP-432 printer you’re saving a lot!!! (around £35-40 per purchase) .
So here’s the printer money saver expert part again, based on your printer lasting 5 years and you making two purchases a year
Original ink cost - £120 per Year - £600 over 5 Years
Compatible ink cost - £25 per Year - £125 over 5 Years
If this was money saver expert this would save you £95 per year and £475 over 5 years , think of what you could do with this extra savings and this is a minimum spend!
Epson XP-342
Ink Cartridges – Epson 29XL – T2991 – T2996 (XL Cartridges offer the best value)
One of the newer printers on the market and currently around the £40-50. This printer takes the Epson 29 ink also known as the Epson Strawberry Ink as Epson has made it easier to make sure you’re buying the correct cartridges. Again this is part of the successful XP range of printers, using individual cartridges and printing some great photo’s whilst printing on the go using Wi-Fi, again simple and easy to use all round printer.
As this Epson XP-342 printer is one of the newer printers initially the ink cartridges will be more expensive down to the technology and price of developing the printer and the ink cartridges. These will always fall as the printer gets older, same as all technology when newer models come out. These compatible ink cartridges will get cheaper.
Make sure will all printers if you’re using compatibles not to accept updates or automatic updates as these will stop you printer using compatible or remanufactured cartridges. As long as you keep the installation disk on hand if you upgrade your computer.
Original ink cartridges vs compatible ink cartridges is around £12-£20 for a pack of 4 XL ink cartridges in the compatible ink for the XP-342 printer and £55-£65 for the genuine Epson ink cartridges. So by purchasing compatible cartridges for the XP-342 printer you’re saving a lot!!! (around £45-£55 per purchase).
So here’s the printer money saver expert part again, based on your printer lasting 5 years and you making two purchases a year
Original ink cost - £120 per Year - £600 over 5 Years
Compatible ink cost - £25 per Year - £125 over 5 Years
If this was money saver expert this would save you £95 per year and £475 over 5 years , think of what you could do with this extra savings and this is a minimum spend!
Epson XP-345
Ink Cartridges – Epson 29XL – T2991 – T2996 (XL Cartridges offer the best value)
One of the newer printers on the market and currently around the £40-50. This printer takes the Epson 29 ink also known as the Epson Strawberry Ink as Epson has made it easier to make sure you’re buying the correct cartridges. Again this is part of the development of the successful XP range of printers, using individual cartridges and printing some great photo’s whilst printing on the go using Wi-Fi, again simple and easy to use all round printer.
As this Epson XP-345 printer is one of the newer printers initially the ink cartridges will be more expensive down to the technology and price of developing the printer and the ink cartridges. These will always fall as the printer gets older, same as all technology when newer models come out. These compatible ink cartridges will get cheaper.
Make sure will all printers if you’re using compatibles not to accept updates or automatic updates as these will stop you printer using compatible or remanufactured cartridges. As long as you keep the installation disk on hand if you upgrade your computer.
Original ink cartridges vs compatible ink cartridges is around £12-£20 for a pack of 4 XL ink cartridges in the compatible ink for the XP-345 printer and £55-£65 for the genuine Epson ink cartridges. So by purchasing compatible cartridges for the XP-345 printer you’re saving a lot!!! (around £45-£55 per purchase). 
So here’s the printer money saver expert part again, based on your printer lasting 5 years and you making two purchases a year
Original ink cost - £120 per Year - £600 over 5 Years
Compatible ink cost - £25 per Year - £125 over 5 Years
If this was money saver expert this would save you £95 per year and £475 over 5 years , think of what you could do with this extra savings, you could replace your current printer and still be £50 in credit!
Moving on to HP’s contribution to the printer with a cheapest ink cartridge entry!
HP Photosmart 6520 Printer
Ink Cartridges – HP 364
Ok slightly more expensive than the others you’re looking around £65-75 for this all in one printer but still producing some great results. Original ink cartridges vs compatible ink cartridges is around £6-£8 for a pack of 4 XL ink cartridges in the compatible ink for the HP Photosmart 6520 printer and £60-£65 for the genuine HP 364 ink cartridges. So by purchasing compatible 364 ink cartridges for the HP Photosmart 6520 printer you’re saving a lot!!! (around £50-55 per purchase).
So here’s the printer money saver expert part again, based on your printer lasting 5 years and you making two purchases a year
Original ink cost - £120 per Year - £600 over 5 Years
Compatible ink cost - £12 per Year - £60 over 5 Years
Checking out our money saver expert calculations this would save you £108 per year and £540 over 5 years, think of what you could do with this extra savings and this is a minimum spend!
As we find more printers and comparisons for cheap ink cartridges we will add them to the list.
Golden rule when searching for a new printer is that if it only takes 2 cartridges i.e. a black and a colour, try and find one with individual slots so 4-6 cartridges depending on your printer. If you need any help purchasing your ink cartridges just chat to Internet-ink!
We don’t recommend specific printers the entire choice of what your printer will be is up to you. We supply both genuine cartridges and compatible ink cartridges again the choice of what you use, is entirely yours we find some of the printers with the cheapest ink cartridges and do some price comparisons. See previous articles on the blog or do your research before purchasing your printer.
If you choose the right one it will last you a while and you will save money on your ink cartridges and printing in the long run.
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