Replacement printer ink for your printer can be either 3rd party compatible and therefore cheap printer ink or genuine printer ink cartridges made by manufacturers like Canon, Brother, and HP, otherwise known as OEM (original manufacturer cartridges). At Ryman, our OEM genuine printer ink cartridges are high quality and at unbeatable cheap prices. We only sell 100% genuine ink cartridges from top printer brands at everyday low prices.
Ink cartridges are used by inkjet printers, like the Canon Pixma. When you run out of the original ink cartridges, you can buy replacements that will last longer in the form of high capacity ink cartridges.
Whatever printer ink you need, you can rely on Ryman. Our range of printer ink is the largest in the UK. It includes genuine ink cartridges from every major manufacturer, including HP ink, Canon ink, Brother ink, and Lexmark ink. We work with major manufacturers so you can be sure that our prices are affordable and our products are genuine. You can also recycle your old ink cartridges with us instore for a discount on your next order.
If you're not sure what ink you need for your printer, use our Ink and Toner Finder to find out.
Do laser printers need ink?
Laser printers don’t need ink, they use printer toner cartridges instead. Inkjet printers use printer ink.
How to change printer ink
When you’re looking for printer ink, make sure you’re buying the ink that is compatible with your printer model.
Turn your printer on, and locate and open up the ink cartridge compartment. If you haven’t bought your printer ink refill cartridges yet, jot down the brand, model number, and colour on the cartridge label and take it to your local Ryman store or find the right ink online. If you’ve already got your refill cartridges, then safely remove the empty cartridges by releasing the clip and squeezing the triggers on them. Push down on the cartridge so it pops up and ejects.
Before you put in the new cartridge, give it a good shake to combat any separation and ensure high-quality prints. Remove the protective coating from the dispenser at the back of the ink cartridge. Then, replace the cartridge in the printer and push it down lightly until it's fixed in place. Print a test sheet to check the ink quality, and then you’re good to go!
How long does printer ink last?
This depends on the make, quality, and quantity you opt for when buying printer ink. Different inks have different page yields, meaning they’re able to produce an estimated amount of standardised document printing. The number on an ink cartridge (for example ‘HP 301’) doesn’t correspond to its yield, this is just an ID number that tells you which printer models they’re compatible with. Instead, the printer ink cartridge size (typically some iteration of ‘XL’), will tell you it’s yield. Simply check the back of the printer cartridge packaging or check its specifications online to find out it’s yield - whether that be 190 pages or 300+.
How long does printer ink last when unopened?
If you’re stocking up on printer ink and don’t want it to expire, fear not. Printer ink is typically manufactured with a 2-year expiry date. It will start to dry out the closer it gets to the 2-year mark.
