topic Re: MG6821 - British Ink incompatible with US Printer in Desktop Inkjet Printers

MG6821 - British Ink incompatible with US Printer

dblaquiere — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:20:52 GMT

Hello,

I have a MG6821 printer purchased in USA, but I have moved to the UK. I am unable to purchase the 271 (US) ink locally. I found some 571 (UK) ink that is the exact same size and fits perfectly into my printer; however, I then get an error code 1684 that the ink cannot be recognized.

Is there any workaround to get my printer to accept the 571 (UK) ink?

What are other solutions - perhaps getting the 271 (US) ink cartridges refilled somewhere?

The cost of shipping the 271(US) ink is nearly the same price as a new printer. I do not care to spend the money on a new printer or paying the astronomical shipping cost to ship ink from US to UK.

Please help!

Thank you!

Re: MG6821 - British Ink incompatible with US Printer

shadowsports — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:54:14 GMT

Greetings,

Trying to use your US based printer abroad is not a winning proposition.

Whats going to save you tie most time and money? Buying a Canon (or other) printer intended for the country where you reside.

You'll waste a lot of time trying to figure out how to get ink, instead of printing.

Re: MG6821 - British Ink incompatible with US Printer

rs-eos — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:55:36 GMT

This is really sad. I'm especially thinking of military families that often bounce between the US and overseas.

When overseas, I was able to purchase a TV. Came with NTSC, PAL and SECAM support. Still worked a-ok in the US.

It just doesn't make any sense to penalize consumers for moving.