As you embark on this crazy couponing adventure, your computer printing costs will inevitably increase. I mean, how can you stop the IP coupon love?
Here are some ways I’ve found to save money when you print coupons off your computer:
- Set the default setting on your printer to “draft quality” and “black & white” or “grayscale” printing to save ink.
- Use recycled paper to print. Use your own, take home paper from work (make sure it’s okay first. You need a paycheck more than free paper!), or raid some recycling bins!
- Get creative when feeding paper into the printer. If a coupon only prints on the top third of the page, you can fit at least one, if not more, coupons if you feed it in the opposite way or on the opposite side.
- Refill your ink cartridges at Walgreens or other stores when they offer great sales. According to Rebecca, Walgreens sometimes offers a $5 refill deal. When this comes up, jump on it!
- Use the internet to find great deals on ink cartridges. Try our family’s usual site or a new site my husband just found today. We can get our ink for as little as $3 for a black & white and a color cartridge with free shipping! We always buy a bunch at one time (sound like stockpiling?). This way we are never in a position where we have to run out to the office supply store and pay full price to print off coupons.
- If your fancy printer’s ink is super-expensive, buy a used model with cheap ink options off craigslist to print your coupons. My Canon Pixma iP2000 is a good option.
- Save your used cartridges and donate them (many schools make money off these) or exchange them for a free ream of paper during a promotion at your local office supply store.
Do you have any ideas how to save money on printing coupons? Do share!
