Find out if Media Sciences offers products for your current printer

There are literally thousands of different color printers in use at business offices. The Media Sciences web site has a wide selection of ink alternatives, and the first step is to see if your printer is one of the many they service.

I recommend: Go to the Media Sciences products page and see if your printer is listed under the “Solid Ink Sticks” or “Color Toner Cartridges” categories. For instance, if your company owns a Xerox® Phaser® 860, click on the link, and a page will come up that shows the Media Sciences information on different color combinations available for purchase for that printer.

Try the Media Sciences ink for free before you buy

This is a program available to first-time, end-user customers of Media Sciences products. You fill out an online form and then fax the start-up page from your printer, along with a note giving your name, company and the serial number of your machine.

I recommend: If your printer can take the Media Sciences solid ink sticks, you are eligible to receive a sample pack that includes eight ink sticks (two each of cyan, magenta, yellow and black). If the printer in your office is under the Media Sciences color toner cartridge list, you are eligible for one free trial cartridge. With both of these offers, you will also get a mail-in-rebate form that can be used for future purchases.

Locate a dealer or distributor of Media Sciences supplies

You can't buy the supplies directly from the Media Sciences website, because they only sell wholesale. Therefore, you will have to find a dealer or distributor from which to buy your Media Sciences ink supplies.

I recommend: Fill out the Where to Buy form on the Media Sciences website. This will give you a listing of retail places where you can purchase supplies. You can also buy them online at websites like Concord Supplies and SuppliesGuys.

Consider Media Sciences' INKlusive program to get a free color printer

The program gives your business a free color printer. In exchange, you sign a contract and pay a monthly fee for 24 months. In that time, you will receive supplies shipped out at regular intervals, as well as technical support and service. After you fullfil the contract, you get to keep the color printer for good.

I recommend: Browse the list of printers available through the INKlusive program. Once you find a printer and program that will be a good fit for your business, fill out the INKlusive online application form.