A:Answer This does NOT have ink cartridges. Instead this has a Dye sublimation process that uses a cartridge with a roll inside with different colors. (Cyan, Yellow, Magenta, & Transparent sheets). Unlike regular ink printers, this printer passes the paper 4 times which applies each color on top one by one until you get a fully print image. A specific type of paper and cartridge is required for this printer to work, but the results are really good. No smudges and photos last a long time compared to traditional ink printers.