How much ink does this printer use?
928877
A ridiculous amount. I used extra large cartridges and went through them like water. $$$$$$$$$
928878
I buy the extra large black cartridge along with the regular size color pack. It seems to last US about a month. My daughter & I are the only users. We probably make at least one copy per day, but we are not heavy users. Today, 3 copies were made, but it is not used daily. I don't feel like it is a heavy ink user, but I have nothing to compare it to. It does a great job though. Printing looks professional and we are happy with it.
928879
It depends on what you are printing. On E-Bay they sell bottles of ink and refillable ink cartridges make sure you get ink cartridges XL 564. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=hp+564+ink+cartridges&_pgn=5&_skc=200&rt;=nc Printing photos uses a lot of ink. On my next set of cartridges I going to purchase a set of refillable cartridges off E-Bay they all so sell large bottles ink as well. A whole lot cheaper then HP Store and computers do. When you look up at HP Store the ink cartridges it tells you how many pages each cartridges prints. Since I had my printer I had to replace the Ink cartridges three times. I hope I have answered your question. It depends on what you are printing. On E-Bay they sell bottles of ink and refillable ink cartridges make sure you get ink cartridges XL 564. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=hp+564+ink+cartridges&_pgn=5&_skc=200&rt;=nc Printing photos uses a lot of ink. On my next set of cartridges I going to purchase a set of refillable cartridges off E-Bay they all so sell large bottles ink as well. A whole lot cheaper then HP Store and computers do. When you look up at HP Store the ink cartridges it tells you how many pages each cartridges prints. Since I had my printer I... » Read More It depends on what you are printing. On E-Bay they sell bottles of ink and refillable ink cartridges make sure you get ink cartridges XL 564. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=hp+564+ink+cartridges&_pgn=5&_skc=200&rt;=nc Printing photos uses a lot of ink. On my next set of cartridges I going to purchase a set of refillable cartridges off E-Bay they all so sell large bottles ink as well. A whole lot cheaper then HP Store and computers do. When you look up at HP Store the ink cartridges it tells you how many pages each cartridges prints. Since I had my printer I had to replace the Ink cartridges three times. I hope I have answered your question. « Show Less
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.
1368299
I'm using generic ink with no problems. I don't print that much so I don't know about the printer using a lot of ink. Anyway I can get 4 ink cartridges, one of each color and black for less than $14 mailed to me with free shipping, so I don't worry about ink usage. I love this printer / copier. No more running to the library to make copies. Hope this info helps....
1279204
I have had very good service with this printer, and it is easy to operate. However, it uses a lot of ink, and despite that, I would not use any of the cheap ink on the internet, and I would buy my ink over the Internet directly from Epson, or through Amazon.
188040
I don't remember what ink the printer uses , but if you haven't purchased the printer yet , don't. I got one of these printers as a replacement for an earlier canon. It is the worst printer ever. You can't pour ink down the drain faster than this printer uses it. Nothing but printing problems.
1493239
Sorry, but I don't know. I'm running it on a Windows 7 operating system. This printer is very fast.
1378292
Mine is the Cannon Pixma MG5520 and it uses 250 ink and 251. They work excellent in our printer.
735084
I like my printer a lot, and it's so easy to use. i'm not sure if it uses a lot of ink compared to others. I always order the ink/paper packs from Amazon.
184104
Not many ;-) Seriously, it's slower than any "modern" printer I use at a variety of offices I've printed in. However, if you're not in a hurry, it's fine for home use.
2268293
It would not be fair for me to even recommend a printer because the ink you are going to use, I don't believe in. The ink did not work for me. it run and faded out after a few prints. So I can not answer you question at this this!!
1836988
You have to read the manual to discover this, but the default 'starter' cartridge that comes with the printer is only half full. Figure 1,000 pages, tops. As a matter of coincidence, mine just ran out and I have to buy one on my way home tonite.
589601
To be completely honest, I have no idea. We don't use this printer everyday. It has worked fine, but wouldn't know if I had to use often. Still working after months of use. Hope this helps.
1537384
I don't remember how many pages it printed with the starter cartridges (I purchased this printer one year ago). But, I do remember that I printed the amount of pages as it supposed to be, 1000 pages to my best memory, not sure. Also, it is good to know that I don't purchase Xerox cartridges - they are too expensive. I use cartridges from LD company that are 5 times cheaper and work really well, except the black which is not as intense as from the genuine cartridge. If you are looking for printer of this class, I would definitely recommend this one. I love it.
872007
I just got my printer a week ago. It sucks ink like a pig! I just printed a print ink report and only after 177 prints, mostly black and white copies, I am on my third set of all color cartridges. I weighed one of them, there was only one tenth of an ounce of ink in the yellow cart! That is $120 an ounce for each cartridge! HELP! I am looking for ways to save color ink. Can I turn off color for general internet web site printing? Does it take more ink to print borderless prints? Anyone else have this problem? I hate to take it back and get my old Epson back. bob
408026
I am just now having to refill the cartridges for the first time - nearly 1 year - I'm not sure how much I've printed...this is for home use so not as much as at an office, but my family of 4 uses it fairly regularly.
991871
Are you talking about number of pages that can print with one ink cartridge? If so, up to 1000, depending on what type of ink you use.
2101551
Bobby, good question and I'm not sure. However, all the cartridges are really cheap through amazon. I've had this printer for three years and use it constantly. Works great!