I mostly print text. My ink status shows the cartridge full and the PGBK cartridge half full. Does that mean that PGBK is the one used for text?
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In short, yes. PGBK is the one used for text. From the online manual found at http://ugp01.c-ij.com/ij/webmanual/Manual/W/MX920%20series/EN/CNT/CNT_overview.html Why does the machine have two black ink tanks? There are two kinds of black ink in the machine: dye ink (BK) and pigment ink (PGBK). The dye ink is used mainly for printing photos, illustration, etc., and the pigment ink is used for text-based documents. Each has different purposes so that even if one runs out, another will not be used instead. If either of them runs out, the ink tank replacement is required.
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I'm not positive, but the XL designation only means that there is more ink in the cartridge which allows your printer to print more pages. If I was being pressed for an answer, I'd say the 36 cartridges work as well as the 36XL in your printer. But take a few minutes and check online.
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Yes the INK works Great & actually better because it allows you to use all the ink to the end. It may not tell you when it's almost empty but I would rather use all the Ink then be warned & have it effect my printing & cutting my ink short. :-)
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It is how many pages the ink will print before it runs out. PG240xxl will print more than the PG240xl. I've had both inks, and I have to say that PG240xxl does really print more.
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no different printers b means black and c for color numbers are the important thing i use sophia ink on amazon for kodack more reasonable and they are new and they stsnd behind them
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Ah, that explains why I suddenly cannot print black & white photos, even though the display indicates that I have plenty of Black ink left. The image I get is a reddish-gray. I bought the MP620 last month. I am still able to copy ordinary black text, though, probably because the printer comes with an extra Black ink cartridge (which is larger). So the 620 holds a total of 5 cartridges. I'm aggravated that the 5 cartridges do not come in a 5-pack... you have to buy a 4-pack & a separate pack for the extra Black one. [Just in case you're wondering, re my reddish photos, the ink display shows that I have plenty of ink in BOTH black cartridges.]
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I am pretty sure the thick black ink cartridges come with the set (PGI-220BK). I am extremely pleased with the cartridges as they are inexpensive and work perfectly.
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I have not noticed this if it is true. Probably depends on exactly what you want to print. For my needs, it's just fine.
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You can take out your old ink cartridge ans see if it looks like this one, I have CANON PIXIMA MX340, but I did googled Canon Pixima 480 and it shows same ink. And as mentioned before CL-211XL is color, the PG-210XL is black:) (sometimes it comes in set and it's cheaper than separately also it may come in set PLUS 50 picture paper sheets!!!(I only buy this kind for my printer as it came with one like that (but I think it was for less ink). And Amazon has the best $$
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Yes I need to order PGBK250 along with my CLI-251 BK/CMY 4 PK. I need to put in another order for the above ink cartridges. Is it possible to do so at this time with the above information?
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After the 'low ink' warning you can continue till it tells you the ink is out. If you are printing a large picture you could wind up with a half picture minus a color. I always go to the 'out' signal.
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Yes, the printer status will indicate approximate ink levels. The chips on the cartridges will only reset when they indicate empty and then you remove them from the printer. If you remove a cartridge for refill before the indicator shows it as empty, then chip will not reset.
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Sorry to say that I had the same problem with the color cartridge. The Black Cartridge works as far as printing, but it's unable to track how much ink is available.
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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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I did a little research on the cannon website. This is the ink that your printer can use. PGI-255 PGBK XXL XXL Pigment BlackPGI-250 PGBK XL XL Pigment BlackCLI-251 C XL XL CyanCLI-251 M XL XL MagentaCLI-251 Y XL XL YellowCLI-251 BK XL XL BlackPGI-250 PGBK Pigment BlackCLI-251 C CyanCLI-251 M MagentaCLI-251 Y YellowCLI-251 BK BlackSo, it seems the large black is a match but I am not sure about the color ink.
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I always use the genuine ink. I just think overall things will work out better that way. I have never measured pages per cartridge but it is porobably reasonable. Your printer apparently uses CLI226 and PGI 225. I'm not thrilled with printers which use so many different inks but that seems to be the trend these days. Have a Blessed day!
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Not sure, I also print 99% of my plans in black & white. So my color cartridges that came with the printer are still full.