Ink questions: how often do these go through ink with average use?
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Don't forget you need 4 color cartridges (black, yellow, cyan and magenta) 4 x $14. Don't think that the cost per page is much different between Canon and HP.
445026
I use liquid ink that you can find at office supply stores. I work in a library and use it as a date due stamp, so I have to re-ink about once every two weeks or so.
356443
The starter color cartridges that come with it will last awhile if you only occasionally use color. I use it at my business, have had it for about 2 1/2 months, made a lot of copies, and haven't even approached the ink tanks having to be replaced. These are only the starter cartriges. I purchased an "XL" cartrige in black to replace the starter one when it ran out, looks like it will be about 6 months or so before I need to even think about it. The cartriges are not cheap but if they last well beyond what the starter ones do, they're well worth it. Print about 100 - 150 pages per day on average. The starter color cartridges that come with it will last awhile if you only occasionally use color. I use it at my business, have had it for about 2 1/2 months, made a lot of copies, and haven't even approached the ink tanks having to be replaced. These are only the starter cartriges. I purchased an "XL" cartrige in black to replace the starter one when it ran out, looks like it will be about 6 months or so before I need to even think about it. The cartriges are not cheap but if they last well beyond what the starter ones do, they're well worth it. Print about 100 - 150 pages per... » Read More The starter color cartridges that come with it will last awhile if you only occasionally use color. I use it at my business, have had it for about 2 1/2 months, made a lot of copies, and haven't even approached the ink tanks having to be replaced. These are only the starter cartriges. I purchased an "XL" cartrige in black to replace the starter one when it ran out, looks like it will be about 6 months or so before I need to even think about it. The cartriges are not cheap but if they last well beyond what the starter ones do, they're well worth it. Print about 100 - 150 pages per day on average. « Show Less
1509872
Depends on your use - that's obvious, I know. We have two separate computers using the printer and tend to go through the black ink very quickly.
341744
this happens frequently. Sometimes if you remove them, shake them, and then re-insert they work a while longer. I think all of the cartridges waste ink though, not just the re-manufactured.
399785
I don't use the printer everyday but the tanks are pretty full of ink so I am assuming they should last for a while. They look pretty cheap quality but you cannot beat the price. Best buy sells one tank for 20 bucks.
915099
not very long depending on how much you print... I PRINT ALOT AND GO THRU A CARTRIDGE OF EACH A WEEK. AND THE REFILL INK IS TERRIBLE
1240209
It depends on what you are printing. It is twice the ink as the standard cartridge, so it will last you twice as long. ;-)
782818
I bought these Oct. 2013 and have been very pleased! I enjoy the variety of color and only have had one run out of ink, dark blue, because I used it almost every day for several months. The case can be a little flimsy, however. None of the pens have dried up. I would recommend them and buy them again. Hope this helps! :)
381266
I've found the cartridges last significantly longer than when the printer indicates to replace them. Often a month or two depending on your printing style and volume.
57820
My opinion....since they are laser cartridges and use a powder, not liquid ink.....as long as they stay dry, low humidity....they should have very long shelf life.....6-8 years.
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Well depending on how much you write, they. Last half a month to a month ish. You do need to check and make sure you have a good connection between the cartridge nd the nib area or you will have a nice messy leak (personal experience) but other then that they re great.
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I've just begun using these inks. The photo images are super. Can't see any difference in these inks as compared to other brands. As to quantity, I can't give you a number on that. I haven't run a large number of prints to cause an ink color to run out.
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I haven't "timed them," but I should think that if you compared the cubic capacity in ink of each tank, that should give you your answer. i.e. if the XL has twice the capacity of the regular tank,it should give you twice as long a usage period. And by the way, if you don't already know this, never believe what the printer is telling you about the ink having run out. I typically get another month's use out of an ink cartridge after the printer tells me I need to replace it. I wait until the printed page shows a lack of ink, then replace.
112574
Durable? In what sense? I wouldn't drive over them with my car. The cartridges are well built and will endure the stresses of sitting on a shelf or in a drawer until they are installed in a printer. Once in a printer they are even more resilient, lasting until the ink inside has been exhausted and the cartridge disposed. The ink is of a high quality and will probably last as long as any other quality ink.
104724
I didn't stamp these, but I did put them through my printer and the ink was fine on them. Give them ample time to dry though - a couple hours or so.
1785882
not sure, but have been using canon ink for quite a while and have had no problems