Ink cartridges come in various shapes and sizes but it is always important to make sure that you buy the right kind for your printer. There are loads of places that sell ink cartridges such as Staples, Office World, PC World, Tesco and various stores online too.

It's easy to find ink cartridges that will work with your printer. All you need to do is know what to look for on your printer and in store.

Most modern printers are compatible with various kinds of ink cartridges so you will have to consider a few things when you are shopping. Throughout this guide you'll learn how to spot which ink cartridges work with your printer and you'll know where to buy them.

Finding the right kinds of ink cartridges can be confusing because there are so many varieties available of both cartridges and printers. Some of the major printer brands include Lexmark, Canon, Epson and HP. Make sure you know which brand of printer you have before you begin. Laser printers and inkjet printers use different cartridges so you'll also need to know which kind of printer you have.

Make sure you have all the information such as your printer brand and printer type, before you look for ink cartridges. You will have noticed that ink cartridges are usually separated into two separate forms; one for the black ink and then one for the three primary colours.

Sometimes, depending on the brand of printer you have, you will have to buy three separate ink cartridges for the three primary colours. Tesco are just one of the many stores who supply cheaper ink cartridges so that you don't have to buy brand specific ink cartridges. It's really easy to install ink cartridges and newer printers make it simple. It doesn't matter where you buy your ink cartridges from either.

Older printers are a lot more mechanical inside so you may find it harder to install ink cartridges compared with newer printers. No matter what kind of printer you have, it is usually relatively straight forward to install ink cartridges so you shouldn't have too many problems.

Many of the latest printers have software with them that you install on your PC and it'll then tell you how and when to install ink cartridges. With newer printers it is usually a case of selecting the option to install new ink cartridges and you will then need to lift the top of the printer and place the cartridges in manually. Installing ink cartridges is easy but that doesn't mean you shouldn't read the manual for your printer because if you do make a mistake you might break your printer.

Tesco do sell manual ink cartridge refilling kits but be aware that they are cheap for a reason. They can leak everywhere and won't be anywhere near good enough for professional printing. Of course, the more you pay for the ink cartridges you buy, the higher quality the ink will be. However, there is a difference between spending a lot and being ripped off.

If you spend over 15 on ink cartridges then you should consider whether you can find a way to use your printer more to get the most for your money. It should be easy for you to find ink cartridges that are easy to use and easy to install, no matter what kind of printer you have. Finding ink cartridges for your printer is easy. Tesco, PC World and of course, Staples sell ink cartridges so you shouldn't find it too hard to find the ones you need. All in all, just make sure that you do your research so that you are aware of how much you need in order to buy the ink cartridges that are right for your printer.