Reordering consumables for office machines such as computer printers, fax machines, and copiers includes monitoring a consumable level, determining that the consumable level is at or below a threshold, establishing a connection to the Internet and/or opening a web browser, and at least partially completing an online form for the consumable. In one embodiment, a combined order is automatically generated that includes a plurality of different consumables. In addition, or in another embodiment, a consumable management portal searches a plurality of vendor websites for a replacement consumable and presents a price comparison to a user. The user is allowed to selectively place an order with one or more of the plurality of vendors.

 
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