Updated on Monday, October 12, 2026: 123inkjets has not announced its Black Friday 2026 sale yet, but last year’s promotion gives us a useful benchmark.

In 2025, the sale was live at 123inkjets.com by November 25 and ran through Black Friday, November 28. Coupon code BLKFDY20 took 20% off compatible printer cartridges and 5% off name-brand cartridges, while qualifying continental U.S. orders received free shipping.

For 2026, another 20% discount on compatible ink and toner is our most likely prediction.

123inkjets Black Friday 2026 at a Glance

These are predictions based mainly on 123inkjets’ 2025 event and its other 2026 promotions.

When Will 123inkjets Black Friday 2026 Start?

Our best guess is Tuesday, November 24 or Wednesday, November 25.

Last year’s sale was already live on November 25 and ended at 11:59 p.m. PST on Black Friday itself. That was a relatively short promotion compared with retailers that stretch Black Friday through Cyber Monday.

If the same schedule returns, shoppers should start checking several days before November 27 rather than waiting until Friday.

How Much Will 123inkjets Take Off?

The most realistic prediction is 20% off compatible cartridges and roughly 5% off OEM products.

That exactly matches the 2025 Black Friday offer, and it is also consistent with the kinds of promotions 123inkjets runs during the year. A recent October 2026 flash sale offered 20% off compatible printer cartridges with a coupon code.

That makes 20% the number we would use as the Black Friday benchmark. A promotion below 15% would not be particularly exciting unless it came with another benefit.

Don’t Confuse “Up to 75% Off” With a Black Friday Discount

123inkjets currently advertises savings of up to 75% on ink and toner, but that figure refers to the price difference between its compatible or remanufactured cartridges and comparable OEM cartridges. It is not an additional 75% coupon.

That distinction matters when judging the Black Friday deal.

If a compatible cartridge already costs much less than the genuine HP, Canon, Epson or Brother version, an extra 20% off can still create a strong final price. But shoppers should compare the actual checkout price rather than adding the advertised percentages together.

Compatible Cartridges Should Offer the Best Value

Compatible cartridges are likely to be the main reason to shop the sale.

123inkjets sells compatible and remanufactured products for major printer brands including HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Lexmark, Xerox, Samsung and Dell. Its current promotions emphasize these alternatives as the lower-cost option compared with OEM ink and toner.

Last Black Friday, the compatible-cartridge discount was four times larger than the 5% offered on name-brand cartridges.

For 2026, we would expect the same general strategy.

OEM Ink and Toner May Only Get a Small Discount

Shoppers who insist on genuine manufacturer cartridges should keep expectations lower.

The 2025 promotion offered just 5% off name-brand products from companies such as HP, Canon and Epson.

A similar discount this year would still save money on expensive toner cartridges, especially if you are buying several at once, but it is unlikely to compete with the percentage savings available on compatible products.

For OEM cartridges, compare the final price with Amazon, Staples, Office Depot and the printer manufacturer’s own store before ordering.

Free Shipping Could Make a Bigger Difference on Small Orders

123inkjets normally offers free shipping on orders over $55 to the contiguous United States.

During Black Friday 2025, however, the promotion included free shipping without the usual $55 threshold according to the published sale details.

If that returns in 2026, it could be especially useful for customers ordering just one or two cartridges. Saving $5 or $10 in shipping can matter more than an extra percentage point of discount on a small ink order.

Is It Worth Stocking Up?

Potentially, especially for toner.

123inkjets says compatible cartridges typically have an average shelf life of around 36 months, while name-brand cartridges are generally around 24 months. Ink cartridges can dry out over time, so the company recommends periodically printing to keep them primed. Toner does not dry out in the same way.

That makes Black Friday more practical for stocking up on laser toner than buying several years’ worth of inkjet cartridges.

Before ordering multiples, make sure you are likely to keep the same printer long enough to use them.

Check the Cartridge Number Carefully

Printer ink is unusually easy to order incorrectly because cartridges with similar numbers can be incompatible with one another.

123inkjets’ return policy says products ordered incorrectly and opened are non-refundable, so double-check the printer model and cartridge number before breaking the packaging.

This is particularly important during Black Friday if you are buying several cartridges at once.

The Warranty Is Better on Compatible Cartridges

123inkjets currently provides broad coverage on its compatible and remanufactured products.

If a compatible cartridge has a problem within the first year, the company says it will replace it or refund the purchase price. After the first year, store credit may be offered, with coverage described as lasting for the life of the cartridge.

OEM products have a much shorter return window: unopened, defective or damaged genuine-brand cartridges can generally receive a refund within 15 days, with store credit available for qualifying issues from days 16 through 30.

That is another reason compatible cartridges may make more sense for bulk Black Friday purchases.

Should You Wait for Black Friday?

If you need ink immediately, probably not.

123inkjets runs coupons throughout the year, and a recent October promotion already offered 20% off compatible cartridges.

If you see another 20% coupon before Thanksgiving and your printer is running low, that is essentially the same discount level as last year’s Black Friday sale.

Waiting makes more sense if you are planning a larger stock-up order and want the possibility of free shipping without the normal $55 minimum or a slightly stronger coupon.

When Will 123inkjets Black Friday 2026 Be Confirmed?

Based on last year’s timing, we expect the official sale around November 24–25.

The main things to watch will be the compatible-cartridge coupon, the smaller OEM discount and whether 123inkjets temporarily removes its normal $55 free-shipping threshold.

Once the 2026 promotion goes live, we’ll update this page with the confirmed coupon code, sale dates and final terms.

Until then, you can see the 123inkjets Black Friday 2025 ad and complete ad history below.

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Black Friday Ad History

Here’s a record 123inkjets’ older Black Friday ads from the last few years:

• 2025: Page 1.
• 2024: Page 1.
• 2023: Page 1.
• 2022: Page 1.
• 2021: Page 1.
• 2020: Page 1.
• 2019: Page 1.
• 2018: Page 1.
• 2017: Page 1.
• 2016: Page 1.
• 2015: Page 1.

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