Tip of the Day: Using After-Market Inks

If you are an advanced amateur, and are looking to switch to after-market inks, you have to take a few things into consideration first. Do not just go for the cheapest stuff out there, as you know, you get what you pay for. Name brand inks such as Media Street, and Lyson are of excellent quality, and meet, if not exceed manufacturer specifications. Keep in mind, you will need to refill cartridges, or use a bulk feed system. If you have never refilled a cartridge before, you may want to avoid the process, and get a bulk-feed system. Also, you will need to get your inks color-profiled, since they are not the same as the OEM. Creating a profile is not easy, and will likely require you to either pay a service to do it for you, or you will need to acquire a special color reader and profiling software. If you are comfortable with this, you are good to go.