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Printer ink costs more than vintage champagne per milliliter

Printer ink is surprisingly expensive, with some inkjet cartridges costing as much as $11.00 per milliliter. This high cost is driven by various manufacturers, including major players like HP Inc., Epson, and Canon. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses the high cost of printer ink, comparing it to luxury goods, which is an opinion/analysis piece rather than a direct product release or industry-shaping event.

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Printer ink costs more than vintage champagne per milliliter

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Sparrow, Senior Contributor ·

    Why Your Printer Ink Could Be Costing You More Than Vintage Champagne

    One of the most expensive liquids many of us use is printer ink. Depending on the manufacturer, some inkjet cartridges can cost between $9.00 and $11.00 per milliliter.