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The light will be on but it says "ink tank error" and when I lift the top, it's off. I try to print and it says error and the light is off. The printer worked perfectly until I replaced the ink. I take it out and put it back and the light is on. I will never buy a canon again after this. I used the canon brand made for this printer but apparently it doesn't read the chip well in a couple of new cartridges. It take me a good 10 minutes of removing and reinserting the cartridge before I can print anything.
It's just not built to last. Print quality is fine, but the printer died within one year of use. It wasn't over-used.
And then to replace the print head would be almost as much as a new printer. I read online that soon it will die completely. Customer service suggests taking it for diagnostic review at unknown cost--closest place is 1 hour drive. I am frustrated with this printer and many others. This is apparently a common problem.Quality of prints was very good but I am so annoyed with the planned obsolescence on these products, especially considering how expensive it has been to keep replenishing ink tanks. Printer says yellow ink tank is out when, in fact, it is full, and it's the second new tank I've tried. They seem to die on me soon after the 1 year warranty is past. Every print job stalls: I have to open the cover, reset the tank and start again.
I do notice a slight pinkness to black and white photos but it might be my software - it is less noticeable with Elements than with Digital Image. When I print a flyer or photograph on glossy paper, it truly looks professional. It also prints quietly and has cleverly designed input and output trays. I have not had any issues with the ink tanks but I do search the web for the cheapest prices, as long as it is actually Canon.
I've had this printer for over a year now and have had no problems with it at all. The same photos have a green cast at Walmart. I have not used the auxiliary lower paper tray very much at all but I'm glad it's there. Because I like to print things other than a standard size (envelopes, cards, etc)., I wanted a straight paper feed for less jamming and I have not had one jam in all this time.
Easy to set up, pretty quick printing of photos or text, but I am a dinosaur from the printer stone age so my viewpoint may be skewed. I would buy this printer again if it broke tomorrow. The colors are vivid, especially photos. If I spray it with a fixative, it lasts forever.
30-40 seconds later, it's ready and actually starts to print the document. It hasn't failed me yet. I've had the printer for over a year now. Nothing to complain about that. I wish I liked the printer more. When I put something in the queue to print, the printer does this "pre warmup" routine. Whirring, whirring and more whirring.
How long does his sanity last. Can I person wait that long.
But there is one gripe that I'll mention. But if you turn off the printer, expect to wait another 30-40 seconds when you press print.
It prints good and crisp. Then if you print another document, it loads up and prints without the buzzing and whirring.
But waiting so long to print a document is tiresome. Works great with my Mac, too.
Little motors start a turnin'.
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