Pixma MG2525 INK doesn't last long

[Lwright48]

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I am using the Pixma MG2525 and recently in the last 2 months I am going through Black ink like a waterfall.  I will install a cartridge on Monday and it's empty by Saturday.  This month November alone I've gone through 3 black ink cartridges.  I purchase & use  the OEM inks PG-243 and 245-6.  I am not using the XL.  Would anyone know why the ink cartridges don't last past a week?  I'm really not printing any more than I did last year and earlier this year.  Could it be something wrong with the printer?

[Patrick · Accepted solution]

Hi Lwright48,

The amount of pages that you can print with each ink cartridge will vary, depending on settings and what is being printed.

PIXMA MG2525 - Page Yield

In addition, not all ink is used during printing and the color ink can be used when printing black and white:

MG2500 series > Overview of the Machine > Tips for Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality > Useful Inform...

You may use less ink when printing if you print in Draft mode.  To set this, please follow the steps on this page:

MG2500 series > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printer Driver > Printing with Easy Setup

Did this answer your question? If so, please click the Accept as Solution button below so that others may find the answer as well.

[Patrick · Accepted solution]

Hi Lwright48,

The amount of pages that you can print with each ink cartridge will vary, depending on settings and what is being printed.

PIXMA MG2525 - Page Yield

In addition, not all ink is used during printing and the color ink can be used when printing black and white:

MG2500 series > Overview of the Machine > Tips for Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality > Useful Inform...

You may use less ink when printing if you print in Draft mode.  To set this, please follow the steps on this page:

MG2500 series > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printer Driver > Printing with Easy Setup

Did this answer your question? If so, please click the Accept as Solution button below so that others may find the answer as well.

[Lwright48 · Accepted solution]

Okay I'll try the draft feature.   It seems the ink just doesn't last long.  I'm buying ink almost every week.