Which is value for money?

  • Hp "Instant Ink"

  • Epson EcoTank


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Cream Tea

Epic Skial Regular
Legendary Mapper
So Hp have introduced a subscription service in which they will replace and send you new inks when your ones run out for a fixed fee on one condition: You don't print more than the 'limit' on the type of package you're paying for.

For example if you get the basic package £1.99, you can only print 50 pages per month but you'll get your cartridges replaced when it's running out.

Now for starters something seems fishy when it's "linked to hp via internet", I am very skeptical of devices that must "always be online" which is, I assume, how this will work.

Of course I have an Epson EcoTank which you rarely have to refill as it's full of ink when you buy the printer, and then just top it up when the ink starts running out, difference being you don't have to buy a specific model cartridge for your model printer.

Now the question I'd like to ask is, why would you choose Hp "Instant Ink" over the EcoTank? Rarely do I need to print anything off so it would be a big waste paying £1.99 a month. I probably print off like a few sheets every 3 months?

Also any other thoughts? I'm interested in hearing.
 

Luke

Legendary Skial King
Contributor
I've always used continuous ink supply systems which means that you never have ink cartridges.

You can get your ink from wherever and, as long as you use the same supply within a batch, it works flawlessly.

For the prices that you're already paying for ink from a supplier, paying more is just ridiculous.