We go through a lot of ink in our house – a lot. Printing coupons, coloring pages, photos, etc… it adds up. It seems like every time I turn around I am getting an error message that my printer is running out of ink. Of course, coupons don’t print well as ink runs low so I can’t have that.
So when it comes to buying ink, I buy in large quantities. That’s why I was happy to learn that Walmart now carries HP XL ink cartridges. HP’s XL ink cartridges fit just like regular cartridges in your HP printers. They just hold more ink. The best part is you can save up to 40% on printing* with HP XL ink cartridges. (*Compared with single, standard HP ink cartridges. Based on average retail pricing, actual prices may vary.) What mom doesn’t love that?
I recently visited Walmart with a challenge – to purchase ink for my HP printer and other groceries and personal items without going over budget. My budget $75. So, how did I do? Great, of course.
The first thing I did at Walmart was compare ink prices. I stood in that aisle calculating a lot of math! I quickly discovered that your actual saving varies depending on the type of ink you need for your printer. For my specific ink cartridge the XL saves me about 13%, however, I did find other cartridges where the XL saves a lot more (up to 40%). But 13% is 13%, I am happy with any savings!
After concluding the XL was the best choice for me, I went about my shopping trip loading up on everything we needed. At the end of my trip, I had purchased everything shown in the picture below (plus two containers of Gerber Puffs that I didn’t even realize had toddled off with my baby until after the pictures were taken). My total was $73.44 (before tax), but since I always take a pile of coupons with me my new total was $60.56. That’s nearly enough to get a color cartridge too. I am such a savvy shopper. XL ink is definitely the way to go!
Here’s another benefit to buying the XL cartridges over standard – bigger is greener. Since you get more ink in a single cartridge you are reduce packaging and gas admissions travelling back to the store for more ink. Plus you can also recycle used ink cartridges for free at Walmart – another perk!
So next time you need HP ink, buy the XL size to save money and the planet. Don’t forget to recycle your old cartridge too.
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Katie Ollis says
I would print worksheets for my boys to do while we study our religion 🙂
Connie Bolick Lee says
I would print address labels, directions, and general things.
Tabitha Pyle says
I’d print recipes.
monique says
The kids would use it – likely to Print Justin Bieber’s lyrics LOL!
LaTanya says
pictures and coupons
barb says
I print tons of coupons and pictures!
Lisa Brown says
I would print coupons
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says
All these contracts I’ve been getting lately.
Trisha W. says
We would print school papers.
Elena says
I would print coupons and school projects
Eve says
I would print coupons
Margot S. says
I would print coupons!
Stephanie says
i would print coupons
Jessie C. says
I’d print coupons and school projects
Jessica To says
I would print my son’s homework assignments and reports.
esteffani morales says
i would print your mickey mouse ear tutorial. im planning my lil girls birthday party for december and ill be doing everything. so that means ill sure be printing a ton.
Mary Happymommy says
I would print homeschool papers.
soha molina says
school homework
Tina M says
I’d print coupons
Jennifer Marie says
coupons!
Barbara Montag says
I’d print my greeting cards and recipes – thank you!
Christy Maurer says
I’d print coupons!
Jennifer Rote says
I’d print coupons,
mara zamora says
Pictures of my gorgeous daughter & some educational worksheets for her .
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Carmen S. says
I would print coupons and papers for school! Thanks.
apple blossom says
recipes
Shawna O. says
I’d print coupons, photos and Holiday cards.
D Schmidt says
I would print some coupons 🙂
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
I would print coupons of course.
Debra Hall says
coupons for sure
Olivia Rubin says
Coupons and homework
Zenaida says
I would print plenty of pictures!
carla g says
coupons and coloring pages
Heather S says
I would print artistic prints to frame for my kiddos room!
Leslie says
My kids love to print coloring pages, and I would probably print a lot of coupons, too!
Kimberly Bauer says
I would print pictures
Shemp DeYoung (@ShempGames) says
We print coupons and homework. Lots of both.
Andrea Williams says
I would print recipes, coupons, school projects, and church flyers.
Danielle T says
I would print pictures!
Jennifer Vickers says
I would use it to print more coupons
Karen Glatt says
I woudld use this ink to print tons of coupons!
keely hostetter says
My coupons!
June L says
I would print coupons lol. My ink dried up or something. *twitch*
Samantha C. says
I would print pictures of my kids!
Wanda McHenry says
Recipes and coupons
Julie says
coupons, receipes, note cards
thanks
Seyma Shabbir says
Coupons
Alycia M says
I would print coupons!
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Jen says
I will only buy the XL! I print so many pictures and coupons.
Austin Baroudi says
Just a bout evrything! Pictures for my daughter, documents for me, how to drawings for my girlfriend, just everything!
Auri Lae says
I’d print coupons and pictures of our new baby 🙂
kathy pease says
I would print recipes 🙂
betty says
I would print out more coupons to help with the shopping budget
Chanjira Jasie says
I would print off job applications.
Tabathia B says
I would print coupons
Jan Messali says
I’d print Thanksgiving cards for my family and friends.
Hollie Jahnke says
coupons
Cyn Hughes says
Definitely shopping lists and coupons
Kelly D says
I would print work sheets for my kids to practice their writing.
Mary Somerville says
Crafts, and coloring pages for the kids to do for the holidays!
Michele P. says
coupons!
Jeffrey says
Coloring pages for the kids, grocery lists and coupons.
Thomas Murphy says
I would print my kids homework
Kelly R. says
Pictures of my daughter.
Julie Wood says
I would use the ink to print tons and tons of coupons!
Daniel M says
all kinds of things for halloween!
Shawn says
I print a lot of coupons so that is probably what I would print more of.
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Susan C says
Coupons and recipes
laura ari says
I’d print directions to all my kids’ travel games!
laurie says
coupons
Laura Jacobson says
I would print coupons and coloring sheets for Carter
Teh Doll says
coupons
kelly g says
coupons
Stefanie Gladden says
coupons!
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I’d print my work papers when I work from home!
betty wojnar says
I think its a great idea