Which Places Sell Brother Ink for Printers?

The Brother website provides a locator service to find retailers that carry Brother ink replacement cartridges and other Brother products. Most big-box office supply retailers such as Office Depot, Staples and Office Max carry most Brother products.

Other discount retailers such as Tiger Direct often have access to Brother products through their retail outlets. Large discounters such as Wal-Mart and Best Buy carry limited lines of Brother printers and replacement ink cartridges. Often it's best to take the model number to the individual retailers and be prepared to shop around for a deal. While shopping retail can save money in shipping costs, ink for discontinued models can be more difficult to find in retail stores.

Replacement ink for Brother printers is widely available through a number of companies online. Read the entire description of a product before purchasing it online to make sure the piece is an original Brother product. To save money, many people purchase compatible ink replacement cartridges. Do this by reading the details about the product before ordering. Accepted practices say that price determines quality for the most part when it comes to ink cartridges. Buy from online retailers that provide a guarantee and live customer support.

While ink cartridges that have been refurbished and reconditioned may be cheaper to buy, they can be problematic and affect the printer. Another option for replacing ink in a Brother cartridge is to refill the original cartridge with ink. Refill kits are available that include a syringe for injecting the ink into the cartridge or instructions on how to open the cartridge to replace the ink. Franchises such as Rapid Refill that refill printer cartridges are becoming ubiquitous and provide valuable recycling and environmentally sound solutions to ink replacement. While ink refills are not 100 percent reliable, new cartridges bought directly from the Brother factory even carry a three to five percent failure rate.

Special demo prices are available to preferred Brother partners. Small business office solution providers can sell the Brother line of office products and receive commissions. Corporate advisers are available to assist partners in the field, especially those who can bring in large accounts. Companies that purchase 100 units or more can receive special pricing as well as service with ink replacement in the corporate package. Resellers are welcomed at Brother and can purchase wholesale products for retail operations. Contact the home office to sign on with the company.