Printers, Inks, Toners & Ribbons — All in One Place

Whether you're running a business, working from home, or managing school projects, we've got all your printing needs covered.
At West Coast Office National, we supply quality printers, ink cartridges, toners, and ribbons — all at affordable prices and backed by expert advice.
We also help you avoid common pitfalls, like getting locked into long-term printer lease contracts.

Should You Lease a Printer?

It might sound convenient — but for most businesses and home users, leasing is rarely the best choice.
Here’s why buying your own printer is often smarter:

No Long Contracts
Avoid 3 to 5 years of fixed monthly payments.

Control Your Costs
With leasing, charges for copies, ink, paper, and call-outs often increase — and you have little say.

Stay Up to Date
Printer technology evolves fast. Don’t get stuck paying for a machine that’s already outdated.

Own Your Equipment
When you buy, the printer is yours. You can upgrade or resell it any time.

When Leasing Might Work

Leasing could make sense if:

• You need a high-volume or specialised machine temporarily.

• You don’t have the upfront capital to buy.But in most cases, ownership offers more flexibility and better long-term value.

Everything You Need for Printing — in One Place

We stock a full range of printers and printing supplies for home, school, or business use.

Lets face it…
Ink cartridges and toners are a pain in the ass super expensive and always running out.
(We know we buy 1,000’s every month)

Here at West Coast Office National we try and take the pain out of ink cartridges by giving you the best deal you can find on the West Coast.

Simply put  if you can find the same ink cartridge anywhere on the West Coast at a better price, return the cartridge and we will give you your money back no questions just smiles. 

The packaging must be intact, meaning it has not been opened, your have the original receipt/invoice, and its no more than 7 days of the purchase date, because the price of ink cartridges are calculate every day on the dollar and we purchase ink cartridge everyday and the prices change everyday with the US Dollar, so can only offer this price guaranteed for 7 days.

Types of Printer Ink Explained

When shopping for a printer or choosing ink cartridges, it helps to know what kind of ink your printer uses. Different inks are designed for different purposes — from office documents to cake printing!

Here’s a quick breakdown of the most common types:

Inkjet Printer Ink (Vinyl Ink)

Used in most inkjet printers, this liquid ink comes in two main types:

• Dye-Based Ink – Affordable and bright, but more likely to fade over time. Great for everyday use or budget colour printing.
• Pigment-Based Ink – Longer-lasting and resistant to water and sunlight. Ideal for high-quality prints, labels, and professional graphics.

Best for: Home users, photographers, and anyone printing colourful documents or vinyl stickers.

Toner (Laser Printer Ink)

Toner is a dry powder used in laser printers. It’s made up of fine pigment particles that are melted onto the paper using heat.

• Produces crisp, sharp text and long-lasting prints
• Fast and efficient — perfect for large print volumes
• Available in both black and colour toners

Best for: Offices, schools, and businesses with high-volume printing needs.

Solid Ink

Solid ink resembles coloured wax or crayon. It’s melted inside the printer and then applied to paper.

• Delivers vibrant colours and a smooth finish
• Often used for packaging and signage
• Also referred to in thermal printing or dye sublimation methods

Best for: Large-format printing and colour-heavy marketing materials.

Ribbon Ink (Dot Matrix & POS Printers)

Ribbon ink is used in dot matrix and some POS (Point of Sale) printers.

• A fabric ribbon is soaked in ink and strikes the paper via print heads
• Ideal for printing multi-part forms, receipts, and carbon copies
• Usually black or dual-tone (e.g., black/red)

Best for: Retail tills, finance departments, and older industrial printing systems.

Edible Ink

Yes, edible ink exists! These are special cartridges filled with food-safe ink made from water, glycerine, ethanol, and approved colourants.

• Used in cake printers for edible images
• Popular for birthdays, weddings, and special events
• Safe to eat and works with edible paper like rice or icing sheets

Best for: Bakeries, party planners, or anyone wanting a personalised cake topper.

Need Help Choosing the Right Ink?

We stock a wide range of printer inks, toners, ribbons, and edible cartridges — and we’ll help you find the right fit for your printer.

What Are the Best Brands of Ink Cartridges?

After deciding on the type of printer you want, you have to buy the ink cartridges.
Your best choice is to avoid no-name refill ink cartridges and opt for major brand ones, such as:
And watchout for big brand stores they sell printers with smaller cartridges than the replacement cartridges, get advice from us.

Where to Buy Printer Ink Near Me?

Whether you are looking for printer inks, toners, ribbons, or food ink printer machines, you can count on us!

We take pride in being among the few edible ink suppliers in South Africa that also provide a wide range of ink printers, laserjet printers, ribbons, toners, vinyl labels for inkjet printers, and the best price for Canon ink cartridges.

We supply printer essentials across South Africa.
We supply everywhere, from the West Coast areas to Saldanha Bay and from Langebaan to Vredenburg, Citrusdal, and all the way to Aurora.

Visit us TODAY and buy your inks, printers, ribbons, and other printing supplies from the store!

Or,

Check out our online shop NOW, and find everything from edible ink for cakes to ink printer cartridges. 
Place your order, and we will send it to your front step!