Can anyone tell me the difference between the XL ink tanks and the regular size tanks in terms of ink volume? I'm trying to get the best value
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I only recently installed high capacity cartridges in my printer so I haven't had a chance to fully evaluate them. However this article may help. To quote the author "spend a little bit more upfront in order to gain long term savings... Yes, the price is higher, but so is the value." Here's the link:http://gapintelligence.com/blog/2012/05/10/high-capacity-inks-%E2%80%93-just-marketing-or-real-value/
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http://www.usa.canon.com/CUSA/assets/app/pdf/PrintYield/MG6320_page_yield_V1.0.pdf
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I emailed Canon support and found regular CLI-251 tanks hold 7 ml, XL tanks hold 11 ml. To determine cost/ml, divide your best price for each tank by the # of ml. From what I've seen, there is rarely a cost savings for buying the XL tank, sometimes it even costs more per ml. This is the link from Canon's response: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/resources-and-learning-consumer/reference_materials-consumer/Page_Yield ***Below is from Canon support*** Thank you for contacting Canon product support. I understand you have a question about ink tanks in the CLI-251 ink series. Both ink tank capacities in the CLI-251 series are physically the same size; the "XL" version has more ink in the tank. Here are the values: CLI-251 (each color): 7 ml CLI-251XL (each color): 11 ml Value comparison can be assisted by knowing the page yield for a particular printer. Click HERE so see a section of the Canon USA website with page yield information. Choose the printer, and an Adobe PDF file will open to show the page yield based on the standards used by Canon. The standards themselves and the method used to perform the testing are also shown.
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I'm still using the 251 OEM tanks that came with the printer--although the Cyan and Magenta are almost empty. I purchased the MX922 in March 2013 and am pleasantly surprised at the OEM cartridges' longevity. Because the 251XL tanks are physically identical to the OEM's, I can only assume the OEM tanks aren't fully filled. However, when the 250 PGBK OEM tank was emptied, I replaced it with a 255XXL PGBK tank which is noticeably wider than the OEM.
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Personally, I think ALL inkjet printers "ink value" is a huge rip off. This printer seems to be average in ink usage compared to all the others I have ever had. I also have a HP Officejet Pro 8000 and both seem to use about the same amount of ink per cartridge. This 7610 is a decent value compared to other printers. No better or worse.
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Not being there it is difficult to say about the ink smear. Normally I get my paper from WalMart next to the computer section. Georgia Pacific puts out papers made for the InkJets. I prefer the 24 pound weight paper over the 20 pound weight though it is probably a couple of bucks more expensive. Less hassle, paper absorbs the ink better and it has a decent brightness on it. You will have to look up which HP inks work with your printers. Normally HP provides software to tell you that information on the disk that comes with the computer. I normally do not use recycled ink even though it is cheaper. I find that there are very few bargains put out by HP on ink cartridges. Sam's Club has package deals that are better. Personally I use an 8600 deskjet and it uses 950/951 cartridges. I find it to be a pain to keep changing cartridges so I normally get the XL ones that have the extra ink. My other printer uses 564xl cartridges. The office jets hold more ink and last longer. The 309A photo printer I use strictly for quality printer and not production. HP is greedy. They quit making a triple quantity XL for the office jet because it lasts too long. Personally I think they need to have their heads examined. The greatest attraction to me is cheap ink, cheap but quality printer, and low overhead on everything. Our family could easily wear out a printer if the ink was reasonable. I considered one of the newer laser printers for that reason. Haven't upgraded to one yet. I think the laser cartridges are way too expensive for the average home.
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The 36XL and 37XL cartridges contain more ink allowing more pages to be printed than the standard cartridges. If you do a lot of printing you will want to use 36XL and 37XL cartridges. I have also found that it is cheaper to purchase XL cartridges and comparison shop each time before you buy. The price seems to change frequently.
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High yield? They are XL which I believe gives you more ink. However, they ruined my HP printer and I had to buy a new printer. Even though all the people who make the re manufactured ink cartridges tell you they work fine. It isn't true. I talked to HP and they explained it to me. My printer was only two years old. And it wasn't worth paying over $80.00 for a new print head. So I bought a new printer. I advise not using re manufactured cartridges if you own a nice printer.
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The capacity of 100xl is higher than an average 150 ink cartridge. They do have a 150xl also, where the capacity is higher.....
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To the best of my knowledge, you can not take the 200 Cartridge in and have the ink refilled but you can with the 200 XL. I recently purchased a 200 XL and I can not see the difference in the print quality.
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The 940XL black fits fine. I have one in my machine now. HP says the XL colors work also, but I haven't tried that yet. The standard size colors are a tight fit, so the XL would have to be nearly the same size. Not sure how you get increased ink in the same size cartridge. But HP says it works fine.
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XL gives you more printing. Its a larger capacity. I believe it qualifies for Lexmark exchange program. Cartiridges purchased through this program is cheaper but it also last a little less in terms of printing.
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I have an Epson XP620 - so I don't know if the model makes any difference. The XL used in conjunction with the correct cartridge only means that there is more ink and will make more copies than the standard ink cartridge. I have only used 1 set of the Printer-Mate cartridges and so far they seem fine. I hope this answers your question. Just remember the "XL" only stands for more ink in the cartridge.
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I think when you have xl behind the number it means the cartridge has more ink in it. It will also cost more, and you don't want the ink drying in your machine either. To be sure go on the hp website (hp.com)
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Yes, and if you can afford, it's better to get XL. Those little ink cartridges run out fast.
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Print Quality = High, Standard or Draft (Draft would be economy) you also can choose gray scale to save on color. XL cartridges are available with larger ink capacity as well.
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The starter color cartridges that come with it will last awhile if you only occasionally use color. I use it at my business, have had it for about 2 1/2 months, made a lot of copies, and haven't even approached the ink tanks having to be replaced. These are only the starter cartriges. I purchased an "XL" cartrige in black to replace the starter one when it ran out, looks like it will be about 6 months or so before I need to even think about it. The cartriges are not cheap but if they last well beyond what the starter ones do, they're well worth it. Print about 100 - 150 pages per day on average. The starter color cartridges that come with it will last awhile if you only occasionally use color. I use it at my business, have had it for about 2 1/2 months, made a lot of copies, and haven't even approached the ink tanks having to be replaced. These are only the starter cartriges. I purchased an "XL" cartrige in black to replace the starter one when it ran out, looks like it will be about 6 months or so before I need to even think about it. The cartriges are not cheap but if they last well beyond what the starter ones do, they're well worth it. Print about 100 - 150 pages per... » Read More The starter color cartridges that come with it will last awhile if you only occasionally use color. I use it at my business, have had it for about 2 1/2 months, made a lot of copies, and haven't even approached the ink tanks having to be replaced. These are only the starter cartriges. I purchased an "XL" cartrige in black to replace the starter one when it ran out, looks like it will be about 6 months or so before I need to even think about it. The cartriges are not cheap but if they last well beyond what the starter ones do, they're well worth it. Print about 100 - 150 pages per day on average. « Show Less
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Maybe they where talking about the refills you inject. Honestly i would stay with suggested cartriges. Check the XL versions of ink, they carry a lot more ink
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Yes indeed. The XL just means Extended Life because they hold more ink. the worked really well in my HP Officejet Pro 8600 and are continuing to put out clean prints.
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Yes, the only difference is that the XL cartridge holds more ink. It will just last longer.