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from Orange County, California on 1/21/2008
Years ago I had a stereo salesman tell me that a system is only as good as the weakest component. I only use original Canon ink for that reason. Not everyone has a good ear, but eyes? Come on. Why scrimp for a buck here or there. I've tried other ink. Not Worth It!!!!
from Grand Rapids, MI on 9/26/2007
I believe that only the Canon i9900 uses the extra red & green ink that this package comes with. It's only an extra $3 to get the two extra cartridges vs. ordering just the normal 6. High quality cartirdges for a high quality printer. Let's just hope they keep making them.
I've owned an IP8500 for over two years now. The pros: outstanding printer for great initial results, conservative ink usage, and inexpensive price per tank. However, the BIGGEST CON is the fade resistance. With the experiments I've done, they fade horribly...even on Photo Paper Pro after as little as 6 months! I queried Canon about this and they say their newer CLI inks are not available for this printer. I asked why not and they just said that's just the way it is. Nice. Before you buy, get a sample and see how long it lasts and save the frustration. With so many online places to get prints, it is getting harder to justify spending this much money on a home printer.
from Lakeview OR on 3/26/2007
I have used this product for years and never had even one problem (except I wish there were more ink in each cartridge).
from Montreal, QC on 2/21/2007
Convenient packaging.
from Northern New York State on 2/12/2007
Glad to find the REAL Canon inks, not "compatibles." And the price was the best I found. Now, if they'd only make the ink LAST longer.....
from Grosse Ile, Michigan on 2/12/2007
Using manufacturer inks seem to help prevent fading. I had been using non brand name inks from various suppliers and the printing results were fine, but photos faded quickly
from Parkersburg, WV on 2/12/2007
Receiving all 8 inks in a single "kit" makes sense to me, specifically because of the great price break. [...] Yes, I have to purchase the occasional extra Photo Cyan and Photo Magenta cartridge separately as I run through those two inks more than the other colors, but the cost effectiveness of purchasing the 8-tank kit helps keep my supply costs down.
from Sandy Springs, GA on 2/12/2007
I like the low price. I do not use my inks at the same rate so I need to suppliment the purchase of all the inks with individual colors.