Which new Canon printer is compatible with the CLi-8 and PG5 cartridge

[speedracer]

Hello all and Happy Holidays. I currently have a Canon MP530 all-in-one unit. It uses the Cli8 and the Pgi5 ink cartridges of which I have the resetter tool. I have the option of purchasing a 'spare' new MP530 so I know the ink cartridges it uses and have plus the resetter tool will still be of value. IF I don't get it, which Canon MP series all-in-one units uses these same cartridges so I can still use the resetter tool? Secondly, do you all believe the newer units are 'better' than the older one that I have. Sometimes this newer technology just makes it easier to cheapen the unit rather than improve it. Your thoughts are appreciated.. Thanks..

 

[ghwellsjr]

I would stick with the older printers that use the CLI-8 and PGI-5 cartridges. Each newer model used a smaller cartridge and got flimsier. You can find out which cartridges a printer uses by going to Canon's website and search for the printer model number. Then click on "What's in the Box" and you'll see what cartridges it uses.

 

[billkunert]

MX 700 uses CLI 8, PGI 5 Carts. It does not use dye black. I picked one up for my kids a few months ago at Staples for $60 after rebate. It has a document feeder. They're very pleased with it.

 

[ghwellsjr]

You can still buy the MX700. It uses four inks, one pigment black and three dye colors. It does not allow automatic duplex but it does have internet capability.

 

[pharmacist]

Good all-in-one Canon printer using the good old PGI-5 and CLI-8 cartridges:

Canon MP500, MP600, MP610, MP800, MP810, MP830, MX850 (all of these mentioned do have an extra photo-black cartridge to enhance the print quality of photo's). The MX850 is probably the best all-in-one Canon printer using the PGI-5 and CLI-8 cartridges, but unfortunately the MP830 has a much better CCD-scanner. The MX850 only has a cheaper CIS-scanner, but print quality and printspeed is better than the MP830.

 

[ghwellsjr]

Pharmacist: can you still buy all these other printers new or are you suggesting looking for a used one?

 

[pharmacist]

maybe it is still possible, but I think it is very difficult to obtain one. I've got my MX850 just by chance and there was a huge discount so I grabbed one and 2 weeks later they were sold out.

 

[ghwellsjr]

How long ago was that?

 

[msmart]

gh, here's a MX850 in your area (if it's still available), a little pricey though.

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/ele/1484285960.html

 

[ghwellsjr]

Thanks, msmart, but I'm not the one that is looking for a printer and I'm trying to find out for the sake of others if there are any new ones available.