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Shopping for new printer; concerned about ink consumption

Lyco81 — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:56:09 GMT

I now use a Canon i4500 printer and am shopping for a new AIO. A major asset to me is being able to continue to print after getting a low ink warning. I have read that there are some printers that shut down the printer when warned of this situation -
is Canon among them? Specifically, I ask about MG series: 6220, 6120, 5320. More important than ink consumption, I want the best printer for photos in those price ranges. I'd appreciate any suggestions and opinions. Thanks

Re: Shopping for new printer; concerned about ink consumption

Michael — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:28:58 GMT

Hello Lyco81.

The PIXMA MG5320, MG6120 and MG6220 operate in a similar way to your iP4500. If the ink is running 'low', you can continue printing with the units. Printing would only be stopped when a tank has gone completely empty and an 'empty' warning appears.

You can also adjust the quality settings for these printers and your iP4500 to conserve ink usage as well.

Re: Shopping for new printer; concerned about ink consumption

JimMcDonald — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:24:41 GMT

Am wondering about the ink usage also, relative I know, but approximately how many 4x5 photos can be printed with the following printers: Pixma MG 6220, 5420, 5320 ?

Re: Shopping for new printer; concerned about ink consumption

Michael — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:09:15 GMT

Hello.

For information on estimated ink yields, please visit the following link:

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/resources-and-learning-consumer/reference_materials-consumer/Page_Yield