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Tips, guides and printing advice for home and office

Welcome to The Ink Shop blog page! Here we provide our professional advice around all the questions you may ask around printing, which is the best home printer for you, how to choose a printer, how to get affordable ink cartridges and more. If you have any question or query our team is always available to assist you so just contact us.

HP refillable smart tank printers

See our blog below answering all your printer and printer ink questions about the HP smart tank printer! Contact us with inquiries. Is HP Smart Tank Worth It? HP Smart Tank printers are definitely worth considering if you’re looking for cost-effective and reliable printing solutions. Unlike traditional printers, HP Smart Tank printers come with refillable ink tanks, which offer significant advantages. Cartridge-Free: These printers eli... Read More

HP ENVY Photo Printer

If you’re in the market for a versatile and high-quality home printer, the HP Envy Photo series offers a range of options to suit. Whether you’re printing family photos, documents or creative projects, these all-in-one printers deliver impressive results. In this article, we’ll explore key features, ink options, and photo paper compatibility for several popular models in the HP Envy Photo range. HP Envy Photo 6234 The HP Envy ... Read More

Printer ink shop in Cork opening hours

Opening hours Looking for an ink shop you can pop into in Cork that's open now? Check out our opening hours below: Monday-Thursday: 9am to 5.30pm Fridays until 5.00pm Find us The Ink Shop is located at 18 George’s Quay, Cork, T12 YRT9. Tap here to view location in Google Maps. Printer ink brands We offer a wide range of printer cartridges and toner for various brands, including Canon, HP, Brother, Epson, and more. Visit our ... Read More

Epson EcoTank ET-18100 photo printer and ink

In a world where memories are often stored digitally, having a reliable and quality photo printer at home is a game-changer. The Epson EcoTank Photo Printer is here to bring your cherished moments to life with stunning quality and exceptional convenience. Let's investigate what makes this printer a must-have for every household or small business. Why not purchase a photo album and in the comfort of your own home, archive your most precious memori... Read More

How is printer ink made?

Many of you are wondering how printer ink is made? What are the componants? Do we use squid ink still to print black or was that in the old days? In the below article we will try to answer all your questions. As always contact us with any queries, and if you need printer ink just use our search feature to input your printer name and you will see all compatible inks for your printer in the results! What are the 3 main ingredients of ink? Printer... Read More

Canon Pixma TS3150

We love the Canon Pixma TS3150 at inkshop.ie, an exceptional (as you would expect from a trusted brand like Canon!) all-in-one printer tailored to meet your everyday printing needs. With wireless connectivity, this compact printer effortlessly integrates into your home or office setup, allowing you to print, scan, and copy with utmost convenience. Featuring square and borderless printing, you can use this printer for printing your favourite photo... Read More

inkshop.ie reviews

A comprehensive customer review analysis of inkshop.ie Our website and Cork store inkshop.ie specialising in printer ink and toner cartridges, has accumulated an extensive array of reviews on Google, reflecting a broad spectrum of customer experiences and sentiments. Let's delve into the intricacies of these reviews to understand exactly why customers shop at inkshop.ie and discover if any areas are in need of improvement. We always st... Read More

Guide to buying laptops in Ireland

  In today's fast-paced world, having a reliable laptop is essential for work, entertainment, and staying connected. If you're in Ireland and on the lookout for the perfect laptop, look no further than inkshop.ie. If you are ready to browse and purchase online, see our laptops for sale! As a trusted Irish local store, you can enjoy quick and secure An Post tracked postage and easy post-purchase support if required. In this laptop guide, we'... Read More

Memory cards Ireland

Memory cards are handy storage devices that are commonly used with phones, games consoles, computers and of course, cameras. In fact some cameras even accommodate multiple memory cards. Such a feature provides peace of mind if photographing weddings for example, where an instant backup to a second card could prove invaluable. Many of us also need to expand the limited storage of our devices, and these cards provide an easy and reliable ... Read More

Top printer ink brands list

You might be wondering what are the top printer ink brands? We have our list below and we stock all of the printer ink cartridges for these brands just visit the link, scroll to find your printer model and tap to view! You can also type your printer brand and model into our search box to see a list of compatible printer ink cartridges. But first, let's answer a few other questions you might have about printer ink brands. Does printer i... Read More

Are brother printers inkjet or laser?

  We will answer your question on Brother printers specifically of course, we wouldn't do that to you, but if you are here on the broader question of inkjet vs laser printers our blog covers it in-depth. Now, let's get to Brother! Brother laser printers We stock two Brother laser printers, though we supply printer ink for many more. They are the Brother HL-L2375DW mono laser printer, A4 and the Brother MFC-L2710DW multifunctional Laser, A... Read More

Generic Printer Ink inkshop.ie

  Generic printer ink can be such an affordable solution when compared against the expensive cost of branded ink. Here at inkshop.ie we provide an array of own brand generic printer ink that you can trust! In this article, we would love to answer some of your questions around this product. As always, we are ready to assist you just contact us. Best generic printer ink Does generic ink damage the printer? How to use generic ink in an Ep... Read More

Brother Printer Ink XL - Everything You Need to Know

  Printing is an essential task for both home and office users. As technology evolves, we often find ourselves searching for ways to save time, money, and resources in what can be a confusing search. Brother, a leading printer manufacturer, offers a solution with its XL printer ink cartridges. But what exactly is the XL option, and how can it benefit you? In this article, we delve into the specifics of Brother's XL ink, explore why printer ... Read More

Recycling ink cartridges

  Table of contents: Can you recycle ink cartridges? Why recycle printer cartridges? Where to recycle ink cartridges Ireland? Are HP ink cartridges recyclable? Canon toner recycling Canon inkjet recycling Brother ink cartridge recycling Epson ink cartridge recycling Conclusion Can you recycle ink cartridges? Today we are more conscious than ever of the environment, and the mantra of Reuse, Recycle has been firmly absorbed. So... Read More

Why is my printer smoking?

  Smoking is an ambiguous adjective. We might use ‘smoking hot’ to signify our liking of something. Your printer smoking – not so good. In fact, if your printer either smokes or steams, you could be in trouble. Plug it out immediately, before you even read on. No, seriously. Turn your printer off immediately, then unplug it. A smoking printer represents a fire hazard. Sometimes it is a simple problem, but you take no chan... Read More

Professional Label Printers Ireland

  Table of contents (skip to): What are label printers? Types of label printers Advantages of label printers Thermal label printers Dymo label printers Brother label printers Top 10 label printers Conclusion What are label printers? The clue is in the name - they are specialist printers, designed to do nothing but labels. They won’t do your holiday snaps, but they will ensure everything in your office is accounted for. ... Read More

Colours of printer ink

  Colour is where the world of creativity and the world of science intersect, at least for most of us. In primary school we are introduced to colour combinations - mix red and blue, and you get purple. Later we learned that you mix red, blue and yellow paint and you get black - but mix red, blue and yellow light, and you get white. It’s a kind of magic. It’s the magic that makes printers possible. If we needed a thousand cartri... Read More

Printer Ink Four Pack

Back in the day printer ink was simple. Many people had a black and white printer, and there was only one cartridge to think about. But things rapidly got more sophisticated - and more complicated. Today you can get printers with eight and more cartridges. Do we need that complication? Some people do, but if you are not a graphic designer or photographer, chances are you need something simpler. A four cartridge printer can do a good jo... Read More

Printer Ink in Ireland - Our Buying Guide

  Buying a pint of milk or a loaf of bread is the simplest thing. Just walk into any grocery shop, browse the shelves until you find what you want, and hand over the cash. Actually, most people tap these days, making it even easier. Not so with printer ink. You have to go to a specialist store, and you don’t have much choice. You have to get the right cartridge with the right ink, or it just won’t work. That’s why we put ... Read More

Epson printer ink pad 

We all know that frustrating moment when we are ready to eat, and we want to splash some ketchup onto our chips. We take the bottle and no matter how we squeeze it, hit it, bang it on the edge of the table, or shake it, nothing comes out. Yet we can see that there is some ketchup left. We could go to extraordinary lengths; cut the bottle and use a sharp knife to root in the nooks. But in the end we have to accept the inevitable. We nee... Read More