What are the advantages/disadvantages of ink tank type cartridges?
Ink tank cartridges are available from alternative suppliers and there is a very competitive second source market with prices typically at 70 – 90% off OEM list. The built in printhead on the printer does not require realignment on replacement of the cartridge(s) but may eventually become defective or clog. If this happens, the printer will require service or replacement (usually cheaper) but in many cases the cost of a new printer is comparable to the cost of one or two integral print head cartridges. For this reason, printers using ink tanks usually have the lowest life cycle cost.
