Canon PGI-5 BK 2-Pack Pigment Black Ink Tanks

Excellent printer and ink. It uses less ink than my previous Epson. Great print quality, clear and no smudging, even on cheap paper.

Great product. Fresh and met the advertised description. Do not pay for faster shipping. It still took the same amount of time as a regular mail order and we live in a major city.

Can't complain. Does the job well. Ink doesn't smudge and dries very quickly. I have not used non-branded ink so I can't compare.

I like the fact that Canon uses a 5-cartridge system: cyan, yellow and magenta, with two blacks--one smaller tank that seems to supply the black in full-color printing, and these larger tanks that supply the color in primarily black&white and grayscale printing. Compared with other inkjet printers I've owned, that leaves a fairly long time between ink cartridge changes. And Canon ink isn't all that expensive. Canon charges a fair price on the printer and a fair price on the ink, unlike some of its competitors that give away printers and charge a small fortune on ink.

So why 4 stars? Well, it's still kind of expensive (they still know they have a monopoly--fill-it-yourself and store brands are not an option; they look horrible--and the price probably could come a little lower). And although Canon inks tend to be fairly priced compared with others and last a long time, lasting a little longer would be nice. But overall, very nice--2 of these 2-packs last me about a year.

If you are looking for a great affordable printer that does all in one and has great quality and price try Canon MV700 it{s fabulous.