Whether you are starting a new business or starting a new scrapbook, buying generic printer ink will save you a lot of money. Considering that the average cartridge of brand printer ink costs more than twice that of its generic counterpart, it is simply amazing that more consumers have not made the switch to generic already. Of course, Lexmark, Cannon, and Kodak have perpetuated lies that generic printer inks can ruin your printer and void the warranty. With these kinds of rumors, many have been cajoled into staying with brand ink manufacturer against their will. Generic inks, as a whole, will not ruin your printer or void the warranty.