When choosing the type of Canon printer ink cartridges that are best for you, it's worth thinking about what they'll be used for. If your workplace tends to print a lot of images or promotional material that requires a lot of colour, then Tri-colour Canon ink cartridges are the way forward. However, if the onus is mainly on text, then Black canon printer ink cartridges are what you should focus on. For businesses that print both pictures and text in equal measure, you'll need to stock up on both.
Black cartridges are relatively self-explanatory. These cartridges filled with black ink offer high-definition text and lines. Tri-colour cartridges comprise three separate compartments filled with three different colours: cyan, yellow, and magenta. Using various combinations of these tones facilitates printing gradations of colour through the spectrum.
However, if there’s a downside to using Tri-colour cartridges, it can be that certain print jobs will place a demand on one colour more than others, which can result in poorer results. In addition, it means that you may have to replace the whole cartridge, even if the remaining colour chambers are relatively full.
To combat this, invest in a printer that can hold three different colour cartridges. Should one of the colours, for example, magenta, run low, it can be replaced, and the printing can continue as normal. Individual colour cartridges are available for compatible printers, ensuring that your printed materials always sport the high definition and colour expected from Canon printer ink cartridges. It's worth noting that if you have a Canon printer that takes four individual cartridges (black, magenta, cyan, and yellow), the printer will not function until there are four cartridges in place. Having extra supplies of individual Canon printer ink cartridges is an effective way to ensure that your printing is never held up due to low supplies.
As an added bonus, Canon printer ink cartridges are monitored by the printer. The moment the levels start dropping to crucial levels, the cartridge communicates with the printer, and you'll see a message telling you that it'll soon be time to replace the cartridge. Each one has an allocated print yield, which is the number of pages it can comfortably print before the reserves start to run out. If you want to maximise the number of pages you can print, it’s worth looking for printers that will accommodate high-yield Canon printer ink cartridges.
Buying printer cartridges of any sort can be confusing, particularly regarding how they are coded. However, with Canon printer ink cartridges, there's a very simple way of working out what's best for you.
If you're worried about how long Canon ink cartridges will keep in storage, the answer is roughly two years. As long as the packaging is sealed, there's no chance of them drying out, and, even if you've left it past that time, you might be able to get something from them, so it's always worth giving it a go. It's also worth noting that it can be a good idea to use a printhead cleaner on your printer every so often. Printhead cleaners keep the nozzles in your printer clean and free from residual build-up. Not only will this help to ensure that the quality of your printing is always consistent and sharp, but it may help you get a little more out of your cartridges.
Installing or replacing cartridges can feel a little daunting if you've not done it before. However, they're designed to be convenient, and these steps will help you get the job right.
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