Think a £50 printer is the cheap option? Here's why you need to think again - Which?

Which? warns that buying a printer for as little as £50 can be a “false economy” once ink costs are considered. The consumer group notes that ink expenses can add up to £100 or more each year, and that the most economical XL-size original ink sets often cost more than the printer itself after cartridges run out. Combined colour cartridges can be especially costly because replacing the whole unit may be required even when only one colour ends. Which? suggests using third-party cartridges for many HP models or switching to an ink tank printer if someone prints heavily (around 20 pages a month). It highlights the HP Smart Tank 7605 and the HP Color Laser 150nw, discussing their strengths and drawbacks.