Any idea on how many pages one can print before the need to replace? I understand that there are many factors - but want to get a general idea - somewhere I saw references to ~300 pages. Wanted to know how true this is Any idea on how many pages one can print before the need to replace? I understand that there are many factors - but want to get a general idea - somewhere I saw references to ~300 pages. Wanted to... » Read More Any idea on how many pages one can print before the need to replace? I understand that there are many factors - but want to get a general idea - somewhere I saw references to ~300 pages. Wanted to know how true this is « Show Less
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That all depends on how picky you are-or what you print. I always use quick draft for everyday stuff but the advanced color with the good paper for photo quality. If I'm good at using the quick draf-and I usually am= I can get about 4 times the average pack of paper out of my cartridges..I only use high capacity.
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It is like comparing apples to broccoli.. How much print per page, how much bold print or heavy inked design. Impossible to accurately estimate. The price is cheap compared to hp that should suffice.
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I have used the extra capacity cartridges and they produce a lot. If I was to put a number, it would be over the 300 mark. Happy printing:)
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Toner (typical available at Office Supply) is 3000 pages. Ext Life is 8000. Drum says at 25000. Printer will tell you to change toner before you need to. Printer will also tell you to "Change Drum Soon" and when you do, will still tell you same thing even when going thru resets, etc.I have not been a big fan of my printer, but it has all the features I need that others just aren't offering (it is all small things, doesn't keep me from getting more work done--just maybe have to do a "work around" here or there.) The competition, well...they aren't competition--just look at their reviews for comprable features. Toner (typical available at Office Supply) is 3000 pages. Ext Life is 8000. Drum says at 25000. Printer will tell you to change toner before you need to. Printer will also tell you to "Change Drum Soon" and when you do, will still tell you same thing even when going thru resets, etc.I have not been a big fan of my printer, but it has all the features I need that others just aren't offering (it is all small things, doesn't keep me from getting more work done--just maybe have to do a "work around" here or there.) The competition, well...they aren't... » Read More Toner (typical available at Office Supply) is 3000 pages. Ext Life is 8000. Drum says at 25000. Printer will tell you to change toner before you need to. Printer will also tell you to "Change Drum Soon" and when you do, will still tell you same thing even when going thru resets, etc.I have not been a big fan of my printer, but it has all the features I need that others just aren't offering (it is all small things, doesn't keep me from getting more work done--just maybe have to do a "work around" here or there.) The competition, well...they aren't competition--just look at their reviews for comprable features. « Show Less
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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.
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how many copies that cartridge will print on a full cartridge. There is a larger one so you don't have to order so quick if you use it allot! Jerry
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Difficult to remember as I replace it every 3 years.....I would guess at our 150 copies .. maybe more
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Since I am still using the cartridge that I purchased, I have no idea. Even if I was out, I don't keep track of the number of pages I print on a print cartridge. Actually, my experience with toner cartridges depends on how you print... mostly text = more pages, mostly pictures (more toner per page) = less pages yield. Right now, I am expecting a yield that is similar to the yield of the official Brother cartridge.
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Most new printers come with a "starter" cartridge. My starter cartridge lasted for 1100 pages (mostly text with some light graphics). Time interval is not the right metric here - if you print a ream of paper a day the starter cartridge will be exhausted in a couple of days. Some printers have a check counter or page counter function that will display the total number of pages - look at your printer's documentation to see if yours has one and how to access it - it might be a better indicator of the cartridge usage.
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Depending on the font you use, up to 30 pages. I've printed 25 pages of address labels and another 16 pages of letters I typed to friends before I got the low ink warning.
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It depends on how much printing you do. You'll see on the product description an estimate of the number of pages it will print. The capacity of these, I believe, does diminish as they get older and the ink dries out a bit.
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Hello Cindy, That's not an easy question to answer. If you print graphics on a page, it could shorten cartidge life. We have 3 of these printers and the cartridge life varies. 3500 is my best estimate.
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I have never measured how many pages I can print with a cartridge. The XL cartridge is supposed to print more pages than Standard but the cartridge itself is exactly the same size. Perhaps if the cartridge was transparent you could put the two next to each other and see if one has more ink than the other. I do know that I have to clean the printer heads from time to time and that uses a huge amount of ink. Since the XL cartridge costs more it may not be any more cost effective than Standard. You just might not have to replace them as often.
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Hi Sharon, I've bought 3 of these kits with 4 each refills. I think the toner will probably cover more than 4,000 copies, but the chips that come with it only allow you to get 4,000 per refill. You could probably do a partial refill, but will have to get replacement chips. Refilling is pretty easy, but can be messy - so you may want to do it outside. I've saved a ton of money with these though and haven't had any toner quality problems. Would definitely buy again.
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It's a difficult question to answer (and sorry it took so long to do so) because it really depends on usage. We use it in an office where it is used a lot and I think we get similar useage compared to our last low-priced laser printer. Haven't noticed much difference - though perhaps some. But I have to say that considering it's price and it's cartrige price, even if it has to be replace a little more often, it's worth it. It prints very nicely and takes up so little space. So we're happy with it.
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Because for $150 you can print a whopping 100 pages before you need new ink. For $160, you can print 1000 to 2000 pages.
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It increases the number of copies you can make before you replace since you only relpace the ink you use. My old printer only had one color cartridge and if I used all the yellow, I had to replace the whole thing, not just one color.
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I have the printer Canon Selphy 780. I just attach the paper cartridge to it and either print from my camera or computer. The printer tells me when I have to replace the ink cartridge. Usually the cartridge will last for maybe 36 prints and then it tells me to replace it. Depends on how much color is on the picture. It is called postcard size or 4 X 6. If the ink cartridge doesn't fit make sure it lines up with the holes or maybe you got the wrong one. Check your instruction book for the correct size.I hope helps. Linda
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The original cartridge gave us about 700-800 copies. This cartridge which replaced it, according to the printer, has printed 1034 pages (I have my doubts about this number though) so far without any issues. Since last two days the toner low message is back and is consistently on but little shaking makes it work. Let see how far it will go. Will keep you posted on the final number.