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I'm sure this is a great deal, thanks OP. I just wanted to mention for those who only need to have color printing very occasionally, save yourself the money and check out your local library. I was pleasantly surprised that I could get color prints through the library online for pickup later. Of course you need a color scanner to do this but at least you don't have to worry about ink running dry if you don't use the printer often enough. And apartment dwellers don't have something else to drag with them if they move.
This usually means they updated the printer firmware. The generic cartridges are usually only compatible with the original firmware. Never update printer firmware if you plan on using 3rd party cartridges.
My parents have a similar Cannon Color Laser with a few more features than this. They really hate it for the cartridges. The official Cannon ones are around $300 for a full set so they purchase high rated generic ones on Amazon. It gives error messages every time you turn on the printer or try to print something it will give an error message of generic cartridges. It will not show how much toner is left in the cartridges just a ? when you check status. Sometimes it will not print for several hours because it says it is cleaning the toner cartridges. Cannon has figured out how to make your life miserable if you do not buy their overpriced cartridges. So just be aware before buying the printer.
Amazon appears to have a 4 pack (black/colors) of high capacity toner 3rd party ink for about 70 to 80 dollars. Are Cannon laser printers good compared to other brands? Are they okay with 3rd party ink?
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I'm sure this is a great deal, thanks OP. I just wanted to mention for those who only need to have color printing very occasionally, save yourself the money and check out your local library. I was pleasantly surprised that I could get color prints through the library online for pickup later. Of course you need a color scanner to do this but at least you don't have to worry about ink running dry if you don't use the printer often enough. And apartment dwellers don't have something else to drag with them if they move.
We have the MF644 model bought during the pandemic. Heavy indeed. But prints very good, clean sheets. Generic toner is okay, hit or miss. Even the highly reviewed ones on Amazon. We luckily haven't had one explode yet, but some negative reviews have experienced it. Canon toner is expensive though.
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I'm sure this is a great deal, thanks OP. I just wanted to mention for those who only need to have color printing very occasionally, save yourself the money and check out your local library. I was pleasantly surprised that I could get color prints through the library online for pickup later. Of course you need a color scanner to do this but at least you don't have to worry about ink running dry if you don't use the printer often enough. And apartment dwellers don't have something else to drag with them if they move.
FYI, this is a laser printer which doesn't suffer from the same problems of the print heads drying. They use toner which is a dry powder
Is this a good deal considering no toner included? Why the thumbs down?
Edit: Must have been. Deal is dead
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Edit: Must have been. Deal is dead
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