Almost every household who owns a personal computer also owns a printer. The most widely used type of printer for home and personal use are inkjet printers basically because it costs much less compared to laser printers. Inkjet printers also are much more portable than its counterpart.

When you purchase a new inkjet printer, it usually comes with its own inkjet cartridges. Some printer models use multiple inkjet cartridges (one for black and another for colored) and some offer tri-color inkjet cartridges. Some high-end printers use separate inkjet cartridges for each color (black, yellow, magenta and cyan) but it’s not recommended for just home and personal use.

Having separate inkjet cartridges are advisable for those who print lots of plain black text and not many pictures. In any case you ran out of black ink, only the black ink cartridge will be replaced. On the other hand, tri-color ink cartridges combine the three colors (yellow, magenta and cyan) to produce black and generally, tri-color ink costs more than black ink.

If you’re still planning in buying a new inkjet printer, consider what type of cartridge it uses for you can save a lot from choosing a printer for a specific purpose.