Ink Usage: How fast does this printer go through ink?
1415895
It uses a lot of ink for very few pages. Partly because if you don't print at least one page every day, the print head clogs up and you'll need to deep clean the print head, which wastefully pours ink out of the cartridges and onto the paper.
1172110
I would say ink consumption is acceptable. You can also purchase economy priced ink that works very well, at a savings that is also acceptable. I get it from Amazon.com too.
126522
Pretty fast, you're not going to be waiting there forever. I highly recommend this printer, I have zero complaints. Well worth the price
1371873
I've never measured it, but you do get a good number of copies. All printers like this are expensive as to the ink, but I've consistently found Canon to be the most reliable, long lasting, and best printers.
1661834
Sorry - I can't really help you. I buy the ink when our book-keeper tells me are running low. So I honestly don't really know how many prints it actually yields.
488764
I have no idea. I've HATED this printer from the get go. Ink should last for a ream of paper but does not.
2249005
One thing, though that I should have mentioned. I wouldn't buy this printer unless I owned stock in an ink company. It burns through ink like crazy and won't work if even one cartridge is empty. It burned through an entire magenta cartridge printing out a 40 odd page black and white document, or most of it, without the magenta I couldn't finish printing said document. I've probably printed out about 6-7 documents (including two of the 40 odd page black and white), mostly single test documents, and already have 10 empty cartridges ready to be recycled. I just added more ink, but I don't expect it to last long. I did not recommend this printer even though I've had good luck with Epson in the past. One thing, though that I should have mentioned. I wouldn't buy this printer unless I owned stock in an ink company. It burns through ink like crazy and won't work if even one cartridge is empty. It burned through an entire magenta cartridge printing out a 40 odd page black and white document, or most of it, without the magenta I couldn't finish printing said document. I've probably printed out about 6-7 documents (including two of the 40 odd page black and white), mostly single test documents, and already have 10 empty cartridges ready to be recycled. I just added more ink, but I don't... » Read More One thing, though that I should have mentioned. I wouldn't buy this printer unless I owned stock in an ink company. It burns through ink like crazy and won't work if even one cartridge is empty. It burned through an entire magenta cartridge printing out a 40 odd page black and white document, or most of it, without the magenta I couldn't finish printing said document. I've probably printed out about 6-7 documents (including two of the 40 odd page black and white), mostly single test documents, and already have 10 empty cartridges ready to be recycled. I just added more ink, but I don't expect it to last long. I did not recommend this printer even though I've had good luck with Epson in the past. « Show Less
1394927
The first cartridge printed about a ream of paper--not bad, actually about what an inkjet would do. I then reset the print density down on the printer. My counter on the printer now reads 2665. That means that I just ran about 2000 copies--around 4 reams--on the second cartridge. That's WAY better than I ever did on any injet ever. Thanks for the question. I hadn't thought to check that until just now.
2135918
I have never tried to count the maximum copies my printer can make. But I can tell you it is not many, for the ink dries very quickly if you do not keep on printing. Even if the ink does not dry, the ink gets used up very quickly. So, both ways. I will stay on the 300 side. (or less)
1319167
I do believe it states printable 8x max speed ..Rather it be by inkjet or another way, I don't use any kind of printer .. Hopes this helps you somewhat ,,
910907
This printer has a voracious appetite for ink. It automatically consumes ink to clean the print heads when the machine is turned on. I have watched the on-screen display of ink consumption waiting for the printer to warm up to print. Color ink is also used in printing black. The less the printer is used the more ink will be consumed in head cleaningConsider another printer if you cannot afford a major investment for ink. I wish I had purchased a previous model
922552
I don't believe so Andrew but I've been printing casually for about two weeks and I have not run out of ink. That being said I did order extra ink when I purchased this printer and although it is aftermarket ink I have not had to use it yet. If I had to estimate how much I've printed it would be about twenty pages so I'm really not a good gauge on how much ink came with the printer. So my advice would be to purchase replacement ink when you buy this printer whether it be Cannon or generic just do it.
1901077
Great printer but ridiculously high priced cartridges, and it goes through them fast. Would not buy this again!!!
1611257
Boy, I go through so much ink with this machine. I use it only as an office fax machine that replaced our Epson all-in one but I change the ink more frequently than the Epson. Had I known I'd go through this much ink, I wouldn't have bought this machine. And I can't figure out how to lighten the receiving fax ink to try to save on ink.
559943
If I understand the question - This printer comes loaded with ink cartridges. Although, the cartridges are fairly low capacity. Enough to get you by for awhile. I hope this answers your question.
1350752
I don't know, but after over one month of use of the printer, I still have 80 % of the 4 inks left in my printer. I love the printer and I love the low ink usage. I may be getting 5 or 6000 pages per cartrige.
24010
I am not sure. However, it is an ink hog like no other. What it does it does well but for the ink factor problem and I wouldn't buy it again. If I had to do it over I would look into some thing else.