- Virtual CIO
How to Reduce IT Costs Without Cutting Corners
28 Jun, 2025

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AI-generated summary
If you’re running an Epson inkjet and you want “it just works” printing without messing about, the Epson-labelled refill cartridge is a sensible choice. At £23.69 ex-VAT, the price sits in the normal zone for branded Epson consumables, and the big advantage is reliability: fewer weird colour shifts, fewer compatibility gremlins, and generally better results for day-to-day business printing where you don’t want staff troubleshooting. For a small office or a team that prints consistently (invoices, labels, client docs), this is the kind of boring purchase that saves time and complaints.
I’d avoid it if your goal is strictly lowest cost per page. Branded ink often looks pricey next to third-party or refill options, so if you’re a high-volume site, you’ll feel that cost every week. It also may not be the best move if you’re already seeing your printer’s output quality “drift” due to head issues—spending on ink won’t fix underlying printhead problems. Overall: buy it if you prioritise predictable quality and minimal hassle; don’t buy it if you’re chasing cost efficiency above all else.

Epson
Epson Singlepack Magenta 405XL DURABrite Ultra Ink

Epson
Epson Discproducer PJIC7(K) - Black - original - ink cartridge - for Discproducer PP-100, PP-100AP, PP-100II, PP-100IIBD, PP-100III, PP-100N, PP-100NII

Epson
Epson Ink Cartridges, Ultrachrome K3 Vivid Magenta, T1572, Turtle, Singlepack, 1 x 25.9 ml Cyan, Standard, XL

Epson
Epson Ink Cartridges, Claria" Home Ink, 29, Strawberry, Singlepack, 1 x 6.4 ml Yellow, Standard, XL
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