That Cheap Printer? It's a Trap (The Ink Costs More Than the Machine!)

Ever been lured in by a shiny, all-in-one printer that looks like a total steal? Yeah, me too.
It had everything — scanning, wireless printing, even a slick touchscreen — and the price? Practically a giveaway. So I hit “Buy Now” without thinking twice.

Fast forward a few weeks. The ink ran low… and that’s when the trap sprung. Turns out the replacement ink costs twice as much as the printer itself. Tried off-brand cartridges? Clogged printheads in a week. Signed up for the “convenient” ink subscription? Welcome to endless auto-renew charges.

If any of this sounds familiar — or if you’re still shopping for a home printer — you’re in the right place. I’ve rounded up 8 of the most notorious printer traps that real users regret buying. And don’t worry, we’ll end on a high note with a few printers actually worth your money.

Let’s expose the inkjet scam together.