Canon BCI3e ink and Canon BCI6 ink

[Squeaky0323]

I just purchased a Canon PIXMA MP780 and it uses the BCI6 ink. However, my older printer (BJC6000) used the BCI3e ink. The cartridges look exactly the same. Can I use the BCI3e ink in the MP780? I have a couple of brand new color cartridges of the BCI3e and hate to see them go unused. What is the difference in the BCI3e and BCI6? Would it harm the new printer if I used my BCI3e inks in it?

Thanks!

 

[tyamada]

I've used the BCI-3e inks in place of the BCI-6 without and problem. I read other folks have had problems with color shift, I haven't.

You shouldn't have any problems.

 

[Squeaky0323]

tyamada
Thanks for your reply. I just don't want to mess up the printheads.