Canon PGI-5 Pigmented Ink -Can I use a cheaper dye based ink?

[nnicko]

Hi! I have a Canon PIXMA MP830 which has four dye based ink cartidges (including black) and a large black pigmented ink (PGI-5).

Can use cheaper non-OEM dye based black in that slot or will it print poorly, screw up the nozzle head or cause other problems? I'd give Canon a call but it's obvious what their answer would be.

Thanks!!!

 

[pharmacist]

You can do so without any noticable problems. However if you want fade and smear resistant text printouts go for the pigmented ink for the PGI-5Bk.

To limpid inks can cause smearing during printing and bleeding, so watch out for very cheap inks.

 

[ghwellsjr]

Please see this thread for an in-depth discussion on this topic:

http://www.nifty-stuff.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1518