printers that use cli-8 inks ?

[dwolf]

If my printer is toast I would like to replace it with another canon that uses the cli-8 inks..
or any other printer that I could use the same refill kit that I have. I've filled so many of these carts that I am quite comfortable doing it, after spilling my share of ink.. (on paper) I have gotten it down and I just bought more ink.
I tried a google search for printers that use these carts but mostly landed on sites that just sell the carts.
I'm really looking to find a new older model not to spend too much..
Thanks
Dwolf

 

[RMM]

All of the older ones that are new are very expensive.
A better alternative would be to find a good used one.

There are many but the ip4300 and ip4500 are both good choices.

 

[embguy]

Look for used one on Kijiji, craigslist local ad. Review the spec and cartridge used at usa.canon.com

 

[ghwellsjr]

There are basically three types of Canon printers:
1) Plain printer that has a pigment black cartridge (PGI-5Bk) and some CLI-8 cartridges.
2) Photo printer that only has CLI-8 cartridges.
3) All-in-one that has the same cartridges as (1) but larger with more functions.

Which type are you looking for and what CLI-8 colors do you have refill inks for?

Examples of type (1) are:
iP3300 and iP3500 with three CLI-8 cartridges
The two that RMM listed with four CLI-8 cartridges

Example of type (2) are:
iP6600 with six CLI-8 cartridges
Pro9000 with eight CLI-8 cartridges

An example of type (3) is:
MX700 with three CLI-8 cartridges
MX850 with four CLI-8 cartridges

You can tell what cartridges any printer has by going to Canon's website here and typing in the model number of the printer.

 

[dwolf]

have a ip4200

 

[ghwellsjr]

If you want to continue with a plain printer then you could get another used iP4200 or you could switch to an iP4300 or iP4500. You get more nozzles with each higher numbered model.

I just checked craigslist in my area (Los Angeles) and there are several of these printers available right now. Just make sure when you buy a used printer that it does a perfect nozzle check before you commit to buy. Most of these simple Canon printer will do a nozzle check if you hold in the paper feed button until the power light flashes twice.

 

[dwolf]

With the inks I have for the cli-8 carts... are there other canon printers with different cart that I can use the same needles and inks to refill... might make it easier to find a replacement printer..?

Pixma iP3600 Photo Printer for example ???

 

[wilko]

The only disadvantages with these later printers is that their cartridges hold a smaller amount of ink and you will need to buy a new resetter for the chips. You will also need to purchase some more empty cartridges as your cl-8 ones will not fit.

As suggested go for a good used IP4300 or IP4500

 

[dwolf]

I don't feel good about a used printer... these things have such an unknown shelf life and a used one is not that cheap and could die or be clogged tomorrow...
I have a coupon for $25 off at staple.. and am looking at either the mp560 or the ip4600 for $75
I never used the resetter on my old printer

 

[ghwellsjr]

Just don't get one that uses CLI-226 cartridges.

You might also want to consider buying two printers so that you don't have to go through this exercise again in a few more years. That will also give you a second set of OEM cartridges to have refilled and ready to go.