The value of ink has grown to the extent that deals now exist to buy a set of cartridges and get the printer free! In such a topsy-turvy world, Matthew Bird, product researcher for printer cartridge specialist StinkyInk shares seven secrets for cheaper printing.

1. Individual cartridges

Avoid printers using tri-colour cartridges. Instead, opt for printers utilising separate cyan/magenta/yellow inks and simply replacing colours as you use them.

2. Low ink levels