How often do you have to change cartridges? I am looking for a printer that can print a lot of papers before having to change cartridge.
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If you print a high volume, consider a color laser printer; much cheaper in the long rund
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Standard HP950 black does 1000 pages and standard HP951 color(s) do 700 pages. The XL versions HP950XL does 2300 pages and HP951XL does 1500 pages. So, the XL's cost about 50% more but provide at least twice the printing, and hence are a better buy. The Standard or XL combined with this machine's newer technology are MUCH more economical than most of the older printer models, effectively reducing your expendable costs - the ink - by at least 50%. This, alone justifies junking your current Officejet even if it is working fine. Plus the 8620 has ePrint, wireless, and better resolutions and print speeds. What's not to like?
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Boy, I go through so much ink with this machine. I use it only as an office fax machine that replaced our Epson all-in one but I change the ink more frequently than the Epson. Had I known I'd go through this much ink, I wouldn't have bought this machine. And I can't figure out how to lighten the receiving fax ink to try to save on ink.
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Unfortunately the 940 and 951 cartridges are a little pricey but the 8620 is a great quality unit. I always buy the print cartridges with XL following the number. A better buy and longer lasting.
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Standard HP950 black does 1000 pages and standard HP951 color(s) do 700 pages. The XL versions HP950XL does 2300 pages and HP951XL does 1500 pages. So, the XL's cost about 50% more but provide at least twice the printing, and hence are a better buy. The Standard or XL combined with this machine's newer technology are MUCH more economical than most of the older printer models, effectively reducing your expendable costs - the ink - by at least 50%. This, alone justifies junking your current Officejet even if it is working fine. Plus the 8620 has ePrint, wireless, and better resolutions and print speeds. What's not to like? Standard HP950 black does 1000 pages and standard HP951 color(s) do 700 pages. The XL versions HP950XL does 2300 pages and HP951XL does 1500 pages. So, the XL's cost about 50% more but provide at least twice the printing, and hence are a better buy. The Standard or XL combined with this machine's newer technology are MUCH more economical than most of the older printer models, effectively reducing your expendable costs - the ink - by at least 50%. This, alone justifies junking your current Officejet even if it is working fine. Plus the 8620 has ePrint, wireless, and better resolutions and... » Read More Standard HP950 black does 1000 pages and standard HP951 color(s) do 700 pages. The XL versions HP950XL does 2300 pages and HP951XL does 1500 pages. So, the XL's cost about 50% more but provide at least twice the printing, and hence are a better buy. The Standard or XL combined with this machine's newer technology are MUCH more economical than most of the older printer models, effectively reducing your expendable costs - the ink - by at least 50%. This, alone justifies junking your current Officejet even if it is working fine. Plus the 8620 has ePrint, wireless, and better resolutions and print speeds. What's not to like? « Show Less
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Cheryl,Not sure, just bought the printer. I print in Black and White and use color only when I need to. They offer an "XL" ink cartridge for each color which offers additional ink over the standard cartridge thus lasts longer, but at a higher price.
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I have had my printer for a couple years and changed the drum once. I print out duplex about 300-500 pages a month.
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I've printed at least 1,000 CDs and DVDs using this printer with no problems unless one of the cartridges gets low. Then you'll notice color variations. Otherwise, if all cartridges are adequate, printing on printable discs are brilliant.
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My understanding is Lexmark is either now out of biz or soon will be. I finally just donated mine to GoodWill along with a boxed new printhead. Worst most time consuming printer to keep operational of my lifetime. Hope your experience gets better
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I do not print a lot nor do I use a wireless printer at this time, so I am not yet qualified to recommend one. When I buy a wireless printer in the future, I will do a lot of research. Good luck.
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I am just now having to refill the cartridges for the first time - nearly 1 year - I'm not sure how much I've printed...this is for home use so not as much as at an office, but my family of 4 uses it fairly regularly.
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Yes to both questions. Replacement cartridge cost will easily exceed the purchase price of the printer over time but that's typical for most printers. Also dealers for replacement cartridges are limited but I currently use suppliesguys.com Hope that helps.
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I use my printer more often than you do so I don't have your problem, but I'll offer a suggestion you might consider. That is to remove the cartridges before you are going to leave it for a period of time and seal the it with scotch tape. I do remove my cartridges with regularity so know you can take them out and put them back in quite a few times. Like I said, I've never tried this but it doesn't sound like you have anything to lose by trying it. Good luck.
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Refurbished cartridges last longer than the OEM versions. I have had mine for about four months and I am on my second cartridge. The first OEM cartridge went out after three weeks and the refurbished I'm still using. I print quite a bit since this is my work printer.
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I've had mine for almost three years and with the exception of changing ink cartridges frequently, have only good things to say about this printer. After market cartridges may be cheaper, but they don't last line Cannon cartridges.
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I think so as my research showed that you can get more pages per dollar than traditional cartridges and you can search and find the cartridges for less or even refurbished like I did as well. I've had mine for almost 6 months and based on my small business usage I should get an additional 9 months or more without changing the cartridges the first time. This has been the best printer I've ever owned of many. Good luck!
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It depends on how much you print, I don't think you are doing anything wrong. Just refill ink cartridge again and again. You can do this several times before having to replace cartridge. I don't have to replace cartridge maybe once a year instead monthly as before. One thing is that make sure you clean your printheads every time you refill cartridge also. I know that it's used ink but it also give lives to the cartridge. I hope you find this helpful
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Yes. You can print a lot of documents with the cartridges that come with the unit. I would reemphasize how pleased I am with this printer. It is extremely reliable when connected to the LAN, much like your mouse or a scanner or external drive etc. However, the XL replacement cartridges are quite expensive, even at Costco, which is maybe the best place to get them.
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PS Make sure your printer is plugged in and turned on before you attempt to replace a cartridge. You be surprised that how some people would not know this.
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You need to buy HP 02 cartridges. This is a good printer. I had my 1st one for 7-8 years before it died on me. I recently found another printer on Amazon about 1 month ago. I also have had that same message about the cartridges but I still keep using them. The cartridges last longer than my other newer printer with 564 Cartridges. I know it is an older printer but I like the quality of my pictures.
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I already have had this printer for appro 10 yrs. Has been very good & reliable until now. Was having the same problem. Found new driver. Added cartridge. Added paper (of course). No paper stuck in the feed area. Finally talked to a tech that I trusted - & he told me that this printer was past it's lifespan. So I have bought a new one - sometimes you just have no choice. You could take it in somewhere - or have someone out, but it would probably cost more than the printer. Sorry.
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I have had mine over a year no problems until I let the cartridge run a little to long without changing. It does use cartridges quite fast. I know have spots and I am wondering how to ta