How long can one marker last before it runs out? For example: would it blend well for only one 16x20 print, or for 5 of that size?
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You might just want to make sure you have 3.......that should be fine. Hope that helps
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I've been using the printer for 5 months, and still have not run out of the colored inks. I am not a heavy user for photos, so can't actually directly answer your question. Since no one else has come forward, I thought I might offer a mathematical suggestion.Go to the printer maintenance picture where it displays the amount of ink you have in the cartridges. Print screen that and keep. Print a good number of your photos, over a few days or weeks, whatever, then print out the ink tank picture again. Compare the two printouts for ink levels, and may be able to give some imprecise indication of how much ink you are using. I've been using the printer for 5 months, and still have not run out of the colored inks. I am not a heavy user for photos, so can't actually directly answer your question. Since no one else has come forward, I thought I might offer a mathematical suggestion.Go to the printer maintenance picture where it displays the amount of ink you have in the cartridges. Print screen that and keep. Print a good number of your photos, over a few days or weeks, whatever, then print out the ink tank picture again. Compare the two printouts for ink levels, and may be able to give some imprecise... » Read More I've been using the printer for 5 months, and still have not run out of the colored inks. I am not a heavy user for photos, so can't actually directly answer your question. Since no one else has come forward, I thought I might offer a mathematical suggestion.Go to the printer maintenance picture where it displays the amount of ink you have in the cartridges. Print screen that and keep. Print a good number of your photos, over a few days or weeks, whatever, then print out the ink tank picture again. Compare the two printouts for ink levels, and may be able to give some imprecise indication of how much ink you are using. « Show Less
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I think the writing would stay one pretty well. It may depend on the marker you use. The ones I use take elbow-grease and alcohol to come clean, which means the writing is semi-permanent until I rub the daylights out of it.
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My black ink lasted 4 months before I ran out. and I printed approximately 600 pages. My Brother model has a ink saver mode which I use unless I want a very bold print.
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How about ink usage? Will it print if one of the colors is out? Or, does it completely shut down and make you buy a new color cartridge before it will print again?Thanks.
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I would say a year. It's only food coloring. Try to print out images once a week or so.
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We have 2. I love them both. One has held up exceptionally for about 3yrs, the other we've had about a yr. I didn't pay more than $35 for either of mine. I would just keep checking back. Depending on the prints some are very limited, neither of our prints are in production anymore. They clean up exceptionally well, even if you bought a used one to save a few it will most likely look new. Good luck!
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I used these on plastic plant labels in my garden this year. Unfortunately, the ink eventually faded into illegibility. The ink was good for about three months, but after that it started to gradually fade. In fairness, where I live the growing season is long (almost 9 months frost-free) and the sun is intense. These markers might be adequate in some other climates.
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I believe that you can only load one piece of lead at a time for the pencil. I don't know how long the ink will last because I only use the pen once in a while. Of course how long the ink lasts depends on the amount of use. There does seem to be a generous amount of ink (cartridge) provided.
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Agree with others ..it would not last .. Another way is pretty Involved and time consuming ....Use Oil Based Sharpies AFTER making your outline on a cup with a Cricut Machine .. After coloring in the name , remove the "cricut stencil" AFTER initial drying time ..Then put the Oven safe Coffee or OTHER cup into the Oven ..THEN turn on oven and heat up to around 350 for about 20 -30 minutes .... then turn off oven and let cool off completely..This "Cures" the ink and "might" be dishwasher safe or atleast hand wash safe ...
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I have not found that it runs out of ink quickly or easily. I love this pen. It is like a fine line marker and a pen. It writes like a pen. I have not had one run out of ink. But people keep taking it though - so I constantly have to replace it.
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I have not purchased this brand yet, I'm about to. But, I have used the same/similar before. I see a lot of you commenting that the numbers wear off. If you have a standard dose that you use, you can mark where it is with a sharpie before it disappears. That lasts long after the other wears off. Just a suggestion.
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The starter color cartridges that come with it will last awhile if you only occasionally use color. I use it at my business, have had it for about 2 1/2 months, made a lot of copies, and haven't even approached the ink tanks having to be replaced. These are only the starter cartriges. I purchased an "XL" cartrige in black to replace the starter one when it ran out, looks like it will be about 6 months or so before I need to even think about it. The cartriges are not cheap but if they last well beyond what the starter ones do, they're well worth it. Print about 100 - 150 pages per day on average. The starter color cartridges that come with it will last awhile if you only occasionally use color. I use it at my business, have had it for about 2 1/2 months, made a lot of copies, and haven't even approached the ink tanks having to be replaced. These are only the starter cartriges. I purchased an "XL" cartrige in black to replace the starter one when it ran out, looks like it will be about 6 months or so before I need to even think about it. The cartriges are not cheap but if they last well beyond what the starter ones do, they're well worth it. Print about 100 - 150 pages per... » Read More The starter color cartridges that come with it will last awhile if you only occasionally use color. I use it at my business, have had it for about 2 1/2 months, made a lot of copies, and haven't even approached the ink tanks having to be replaced. These are only the starter cartriges. I purchased an "XL" cartrige in black to replace the starter one when it ran out, looks like it will be about 6 months or so before I need to even think about it. The cartriges are not cheap but if they last well beyond what the starter ones do, they're well worth it. Print about 100 - 150 pages per day on average. « Show Less
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The starter color cartridges that come with it will last awhile if you only occasionally use color. I use it at my business, have had it for about 2 1/2 months, made a lot of copies, and haven't even approached the ink tanks having to be replaced. These are only the starter cartriges. I purchased an "XL" cartrige in black to replace the starter one when it ran out, looks like it will be about 6 months or so before I need to even think about it. The cartriges are not cheap but if they last well beyond what the starter ones do, they're well worth it. Print about 100 - 150 pages per day on average.
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Although I have purchased these I have not used them. I have used Sharpie's Fine-tip Permanent markers to outline pictures that I was painting on baby quilts. I have pictures of one I made 25 years ago that was well loved and well washed. More than weekly the first few years. It was recently photographed and I can still see most of the lines in the pictures. I know that they make cloth specific markers but I do trust Sharpie. I know that the ink formulation (25 years ago) did not damage the fabric and stayed on. Hope this helps.
197621
I'm not sure how it could run out. It is a hard eraser, and doesn't wear down when you use it.
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I don't know how much it costs, but if printing large format photo's like 13x19... after approx. 4 prints or so, you start to loose ink in cartridges. So for 4x6, you can print more, but once a single cartridge dry out, you have to spend 15.00 bucks for 1. It also depends on deep dark colors in photo's that will lessen ink.