Anyone try Canon compatible ink yet? Anyone try generic ink with this printer yet?I've only tried a canon compatible pgi-5 black ink but it wouldn't accept it. The instructions required removing the chip on the oem cartridge and putting it in the generic cartridge, but my printer will display an error: "unable to determine ink capacity" after installing it. The printer would cease to function while in the error state. If anyone knows a work-around that'd be great since generic ink is about 3/4 the cost of genuine canon ink. Anyone try Canon compatible ink yet? Anyone try generic ink with this printer yet?I've only tried a canon compatible pgi-5 black ink but it wouldn't accept it. The instructions... » Read More Anyone try Canon compatible ink yet? Anyone try generic ink with this printer yet?I've only tried a canon compatible pgi-5 black ink but it wouldn't accept it. The instructions required removing the chip on the oem cartridge and putting it in the generic cartridge, but my printer will display an error: "unable to determine ink capacity" after installing it. The printer would cease to function while in the error state. If anyone knows a work-around that'd be great since generic ink is about 3/4 the cost of genuine canon ink. « Show Less
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Has anyone tried the site www.simplyink.com for buying Canon refills? They claim: "Our compatible ink cartridges include reset chips which show the correct ink levels in your Canon printer." At only $6.99-7.99 a cartridge, I'm very tempted to try them. I have an MP830 (which I absolutely love - I even brag about it sometimes) & am currently paying $56.99 for the 4-pk of color & $33.99 for the 2-pk of black. I have to say, we do a lot of printing & the ink lasts much, much longer than my previous Brother & Lexmark print - plus, has far better quality (even on it's "fast" setting). Has anyone tried the site www.simplyink.com for buying Canon refills? They claim: "Our compatible ink cartridges include reset chips which show the correct ink levels in your Canon printer." At only $6.99-7.99 a cartridge, I'm very tempted to try them. I have an MP830 (which I absolutely love - I even brag about it sometimes) & am currently paying $56.99 for the 4-pk of color & $33.99 for the 2-pk of black. I have to say, we do a lot of printing & the ink lasts much, much longer than my previous Brother & Lexmark print - plus, has far better quality (even on it's "fast"... » Read More Has anyone tried the site www.simplyink.com for buying Canon refills? They claim: "Our compatible ink cartridges include reset chips which show the correct ink levels in your Canon printer." At only $6.99-7.99 a cartridge, I'm very tempted to try them. I have an MP830 (which I absolutely love - I even brag about it sometimes) & am currently paying $56.99 for the 4-pk of color & $33.99 for the 2-pk of black. I have to say, we do a lot of printing & the ink lasts much, much longer than my previous Brother & Lexmark print - plus, has far better quality (even on it's "fast" setting). « Show Less
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I have a HP wireless 8500 all in one that will not work at all with refilled or compatible cartriges. I will never again buy anything HP. Does anyone know of a printer that will work with compatible cartriges.
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I own a Canon MG5220 and have had great success with "Canon compatible" cartridges ordered from Megatoners online. I just ordered 9 new cartridges (my machine has five cartridge slots and I had one still left from the last order) and am paying less than $25. No leakage and no chip issues and no muss and fuss over refills. Address: www.megatoners.com
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I've got a Canon iP4300 which uses the same cartridges as the MP600. When I replaced my ink with generic cartridges (and moved the chip to the generic), I had to hold down the reset button for 5-10 seconds which tells the printer to ignore the error. On the PC, it shows an empty cartridge with an "X" above it, but it prints fine.
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Is it a lengthy process to refll your own ink catriges? Is it feasible to do without making a big mess? The ink issue is one of the only issues holding me back from Canon printers as I am a student and will be doing lot of printing on a budget.
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I have not had any problems with the non-Canon ink. Did you return the printer to Canon? If you have, did you tell them you used Costco ink. If so you bit the big one. You just gave them a out in repairing the printer. The info you got with the printer states Use only Canon ink. From what I understand most printer ink is used from the same company. Print heads can go south on any printer. The cost of the repair will be more then a new printer. Lots of luck, Plus I have used Costco refills ink without any problem
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We have had extremely good luck with 3rd party ink in this printer. I think nothing of making copies now, as I don't have to worry about the extreme cost of ink. Paid $6.45 for a full set, free shipping with Prime. This is how it is listed: 6 Pack US Patent Canon PGI-225 BK CLI-226 BK C M Y GY compatible ink cartridges for Canon PIXMA MG8120, MG6120 printers). T Surplus was the seller.
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I have a brand-new Canon Pixma printer. No problems whatsoever if I use genuine 240xl, 241xl ink cartridges. Replacements DO NOT FUNCTION, REGARDLESS THE MANUFACTURER. The printer simply cannot identify them. WHAT A RIP-OFF ! peter3434@att.net
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I have a Pixma MG6320 which uses the same ink. The Skia cartridges work fine. The one problem if you want to call it that, is that the canon print utility no longer shows how much ink is left when I check Supply Levels. I will find out if that matters when they run out.
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It seems that XP 310 will reject at least some of the generics. I'm experimenting with the ink and the printer does not seem to recognize the new cartridge. We shall see how it pans out later... One thing for sure is that this does not seem to be plug-n-play. :(
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Sorry, don't know what else it could be. Just make sure you've replaced the correct black cartridge. I think the smaller one is the photo ink and the large is regular text...which always empties the fastest for me. I had a Brother printer that would take compatible color ink but would only accept genuine brother ink in black. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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I tried the 127 black cartridge, and it does not work with my 3540. Later today, I decided to try another in the bundle that I bought, and this time it worked. The first tank I tried was not recognized, and when I put the original back in, the printer would not recognize the original tank that had just run out of ink. When I put a third tank in, it recognized the tank right away.
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You can reference Canons website to reference what model printers are compatible with this ink. As far as the color, you will need to buy a black ink cartridge, this model is color and does not print in black. Look for mp pg-210xl. All canon products deliver optim results. Always buy the ink that specifies your model printer
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if you type in the brand of your printer you will be able to use that kind of ink in your printer. It works and I loved it! When I get my new printer I will buy them again. The only issue I had with some of them they were dried out but when I returned them they sent the ones that were dried out and I did not have a problem with them. I just gave them like 2 stars because I had to send them back. Other than that the product was really good and it worked for my canon printer. I had a canon PIXma I believe that is what is is called lol but it worked great
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I've got a mg2220 and so far the black ink works fine. I did have to shake the cartridge once to get rid of some empty lines, but other than that I notice no difference between the commercially filled inks and the refill. I also would not recommend using the provided tool to open the cartridge because it is a little difficult. I had a tool from a previous ink refill kit that worked much better. I haven't tried the color ink yet.
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No, you can't refill nor can you use compatible generic cartridges, tried both, it won't get recognized.You're stuck paying the higher prices. Very smart of Kodak to manufacture the printer in such a way you HAVE to buy new OEM Kodak ink.On the other hand, I won't buy another Kodak printer again.
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Only original ink cartridges will read. if you follow the directions none of the after market ones will show. I have used several different ones even talked to Canon, they work fine just have to pay attention before you run out of ink.
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Just completed installation of my 5th WF-3540. Had no problems with the generic ink. I have been buying them for more than a year.
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This is the printer you need, I've had mine for a couple months now and I love it. However, you might want to check out the compatible ink cartridges for the printer instead of the Canon brand. Reason being, it does go through ink a little faster than the Epson Workforce all-in-ones, but with half-cost ink, the cost of printing is... half cost :) There are a lot of inks out there but this particular brand has built-in computer chips to show the ink levels just like the brand name cartridges. I just ordered a set and will make a review after I've used them. Also, with the auto duplex feature, have your kids print on both sides of one piece of paper if they can to save on paper cost. Try this link for the ink: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PGI225-CLI226-Compatible-Cartridges/dp/B004WPXS9O/ref=sr_1_17?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1316424592&sr=1-17 Good luck!
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I've had cartridges in my printer for two years and they are still effective when I need them. That said, do you have your settings to print black only & will your printer even recognize the cartridge when it is inserted with the tape on? You would still need to remove the Orange cap if you have a genuine canon cartridge. If you are buying a refill, then why even worry about the $3-4 you spent in it?
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See discussion forum at the bottom of the Canon MP600 printer review. Look for comments under topic "Anyone try Canon compatible Ink Yet?"