1. A system for ordering consumables comprising: a peripheral device that utilizes at least one consumable; an entitlement system established between a user of said peripheral device and a supplier of said at least one consumable, wherein said user pre-purchases a quantity of said at least one consumable from said supplier for subsequent delivery on an as-needed basis; and said peripheral device being adapted to communicate with said supplier to request delivery of said at least one consumable pursuant to said entitlement system.