When it comes to printers, the price of ink cartridges often becomes a major factor for both home and office users. While a cartridge might appear affordable at first glance, the real cost lies in ...

A cheap printer was sourced from a thrift store. The model chosen was selected for its lack of cartridge DRM and the availability of kits on eBay for conversion to a continuous ink system.

Then, when the ink ran out, you ran to Best Buy, Walmart, or Office Depot for a new cartridge. Eventually, the increasingly popular subscription model started to creep itself into home printers ...