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Question posted by cesquer on August 21st, 2014

Canon Pixma Mx472 Keeps Running Out Of Ink

We recently purchased this printer. It is running out of ink like every week or two. We don't use it that much to have this happen. We exchanged the first printer thinking it was defective but this second one is doing the same thing??????

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on August 21st, 2014 10:36 AM

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"Running out of ink like every week or two" doesn't say a whole lot since the extent of your usage is unknown. My survey of reviews on the Web indicates no extraordinary ink utilization—so if in your case that's way out of line then you might just have obtained 2 lemons in a row. If you want a good budget alternative, the PIXMA MG 3222 may suit your needs.

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Answer #2: Posted by waelsaidani1 on August 21st, 2014 10:32 AM

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This machine has 100-Sheet Paper Capacity, if it is below this. You should inform the supplier. The ink also depends on what you are printing and the quality of the ink

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