Monthly printing plans based on the number of pages you print and not the amount of ink you use can save you a lot of money. Also, you don’t have to experience the hassle of cartridge shipping.

There was once a time when you could print as much as your at-home ink and paper supply allowed. Then, when the ink ran out, you ran to Best Buy, Walmart, or Office Depot for a new cartridge.

When you buy a new HP inkjet printer, the setup software strongly encourages you to sign up for the company's Instant Ink service. It sounds like a good deal on the face of it—every time you print a ...