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bif

(26,732 posts) Thu Jan 15, 2026, 04:00 PM Jan 15

Is it worth buying Canon ink for my printer? [View all]

I just bought a new printer and have used up the ink that came with it. The authentic Canon ink is twice as expensive as knockoff ink. Is there any advantage to using Canon ink?

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Is it worth buying Canon ink for my printer? [View all] bif Jan 15 OP

I've found off brand or reconditioned inks are unpredictable - can have uniformity issues NewHendoLib Jan 15 #1

I have had no problem with store brands such as FemDemERA Jan 15 #2

The Canon I have works fine with other ink. It is 2 yrs old and gets used. I get messages when a color is low twodogsbarking Jan 15 #3