Cartridges & printing supplies

Cartridges and printing supplies in South Africa

Updated 31 October 2026

Original ink cartridges for home and office printers in South Africa usually cost from about R 280 to R 600, while original toner cartridges for laser printers run from about R 1,000 to R 2,600. Compatible toner can be lower, from about R 220. Prices are approximate, so the quickest way to a current price for your printer is a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Warranty and compatible cartridges

According to South African consumer protection principles described in one industry guide, a manufacturer cannot void a printer warranty solely because a compatible consumable was used. Warranties on consumables are shorter than on printers: one listed warranty gives a year on toner cartridges and inks, and printers often carry longer cover. Keep the printer's model number and the cartridge receipt, and ask the seller whether the item is original or compatible.

Seasons and stock

The seasons are reversed compared with the northern hemisphere: winter runs June to August and summer December to February. Printing needs do not change much with the season, so buy when you run low rather than waiting for a particular month. Keep a spare cartridge for the printer you use most, and check the model code before you order.

Delivery and what to write

Prices are in rand, so confirm whether delivery to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha is included, and whether VAT is in the total. Name your printer's exact model, the cartridge number (for example HP 652 or Canon 067), the colour you need, whether you want original or compatible, the page yield and the quantity. Those details let sellers quote the right item the first time.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the printer and what you need in your own words, and the assistant asks for missing details such as the model code. It then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and reply in the chat with their price and delivery. Your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. See printers, all-in-ones and scanners or create a request.