Canon Printer Ink Cartridges & Supplies

What kind of ink does my Canon printer use?

The Canon printer you own might use:

• Dye-Based Ink: Perfect for vibrant printing like pictures and graphics.
• Pigment-Based Ink: Excellent for printing documents and resistant to fading and wetness.

Hybrid ink systems are used in some models. For information on particular ink compatibility, consult your user manual or the Canon website.

Do all Canon Pixma printers use the same ink?

No. Varied Canon Pixma printer models have varied ink cartridge needs. To find out which precise ink cartridges are compatible with your specific Canon Pixma printer model, make sure to consult the user manual for your printer or the company's website. The best performance and print quality are ensured by using original ink cartridges, although compatibles are of an equally high quality.

Can I use my Canon printer with only black ink?

Canon printers typically need both the black and colour ink cartridges fitted and filled with ink for the printer to work. The majority of Canon printers will still require the colour ink cartridge to be present and working even if you only wish to print in grayscale (black and white). You can also try the following to continue printing with only black ink if you run out of colour ink. For 10 seconds, keep the resume/cancel button held down. This button is often located on the right side, just below the power button, in Canon inkjet printers.

Are all Canon printers inkjets?

Not all Canon printers use inkjet technology. Canon produces a variety of printers, including laser printers, even though it is best known for inkjet models. The decision between the two types depends on a variety of elements, including the volume, print quality requirements, and the sort of printing you conduct. Canon actually created and patented a lot of the technology used in HP’s laser printers!