Canon i560 owners...

[Abhi]

I am considering buying this printer, and I wanted to know about the running costs... I know the inks are cheap, and generic one are cheaper.

Here is my question to you:

How many b/w text pages can you print from each black ink tank (BCI 3ebk) of your printer??

Canon's website says it around 330 pages@ 5% coverage.... is that accurate?

Thanks

 

[Macro2]

I'd say that's right for 5% coverage. That's just type though.

OTOH, you can get cartridges for under $2 or refill your own for pennies on the dollar.

We have 3 of these printers and 11 Canon inkjets over all.

 

[Abhi]

I am in India... so refills arent easy to come by....

The original black ink tank is priced at $13

Btw, how many pages approximately does the print head last??

 

[Macro2]

Most of the cheaper generic cartridges come from China. If you can't get them in India you might want to start an import business.

Original black BCI-3's are about $11-13 here.

Canon rates their printhead at 15,000+ copies.

The i560 is the best all around inkjet.

 

[Abhi]

Thanks macro ...

Will look into the import business idea....

Btw... the i560 is expensive here... $200

 

[Abhi]

Bought the printer...

Pretty good