What are ink subscription services?
Learn more about what an ink subscription is, how it works and all the different ways you will benefit from switching to a monthly ink plan.
Everything you need to know about using a monthly ink plan
From Netflix to Spotify, Hello Fresh to Disney Plus, subscription model services have never been more popular. According to Brother’s 2023 consumer print survey, 79% of consumers across the UK, France, Germany and Italy hold at least one subscription service in their name. And whether it’s TV, food boxes or even dishwasher tabs, we use them for a variety of different products and services. So why not printer ink?
An ink subscription is a convenient, predictable and simple way to get all the consumables you need – and can even save you money on printing costs. Read on as we explain more about how an ink plan works and all the related benefits.
What are ink subscription services?
In the simplest terms, an ink subscription is a service where you pay for the printer ink you use on a monthly basis, rather than buying cartridges ad hoc. This setup automates ink replenishment, so you’re never at risk of running out, and you reduce waste or unnecessary ink purchases because you’re only paying for what you need. This process can work for toner in laser printers too, so if you’re wondering ‘what is a toner subscription’, it’s the same as an ink plan.
How does an ink subscription service work?
When you opt for pay monthly printer ink, the printer will closely monitor the ink levels of your machine and track how much you’re using. When the ink starts to run low, it will automatically order a new cartridge and send it out to you – so you’ll always have the next one ready to go when it’s time to replace.
It’s a flexible way to pay for the ink you’re using, as it adapts based on your printing habits. If you’re going through a peak printing period, extra ink will be sent out to you. There’s no need to stockpile cartridges ‘just in case’ that you may or may not use – which means you’ll never pay for anything you don’t need.
Brother EcoPro: home office ink subscription
EcoPro is Brother’s ink and toner subscription service for your Brother printer, which automatically orders and delivers ink or toner to you when you need them – at a fraction of the cost of buying them separately.
Ideal for home offices, you just need to select your plan based on how much you print and never worry about running out of ink or toner again.
When you subscribe to an EcoPro monthly ink plan, you get:
- Free delivery of ink or toner automatically ordered when you’re low on ink or toner.
- Flexible plans that you can adjust each month based on the number of pages you print.
- Extended printer warranty for any fixes or repairs.
- Reduced waste through efficient ink usage, making your printing more eco-friendly.
And with no commitment required, you can cancel at any time. Check if your printer is eligible for an EcoPro subscription plan here.
Brother Managed Print Services: business ink subscription
At Brother, an ink plan is just one part of our complete managed print services – a solution that makes printing simple for businesses. As well as automatic ink and toner delivery, Brother MPS includes support, maintenance and supplies recycling.
If you need new print devices, this can also be included in an MPS package too – or you can switch the printers you already have to managed print. If you’d like to know more about printer compatibility for ink subscriptions and managed print services, just click here.
All the benefits of a Brother monthly ink plan
When you choose Brother for your ink subscription and managed print service, you’ll get all the supplies you need – and much more besides.
- A service that works for you: choose from MPS Essential, Professional or Enterprise dependent on the scope of your print requirements.
- Flexibility: your service adapts with your business, so you can increase or reduce your print requirements as needed.
- Easy management: log in through the MPS Portal to monitor your use, make changes or request support.
- Reduced printing costs: an ink subscription means you never pay for cartridges you don’t need. And by gaining complete transparency over all your print costs, you’ll see exactly where you can make savings.
- Recycling and remanufacturing: send your used cartridges back to us and we’ll either remanufacture them back to as-new condition, or recycle them so they’ll never end up in landfill. This is a standard feature for anyone who buys ink or toner from us – however they buy it. Find out more here.
With all these benefits – alongside the insight of a true expert in print – Brother is leading the way in managed print services. Click here to learn more about MPS and all the different services available.
Is an ink subscription right for me?
Now you know what a monthly ink plan is and how it works, it’s over to you to decide whether this is the right option for your business. The main aspects to consider in making this decision are print volume, print frequency and your overall budget. But with so many package options available from Brother MPS, you’re sure to find an option that suits your print levels, office setup and business size.
Click here or get in touch to learn more about ink subscription and managed print from Brother – we’re here to Make Printing Simple.
