Important Printer Buying Tip: ALWAYS check for the ink cartridge prices before you purchase a
printer. Why? Sometimes cheaper printers end up costing more because its
ink cartridges may be way expensive. You should calculate the "cost of
ownership" per month. The math is simple: (number of prints per month)
times (cost of the cartridge) divided by (the yield of the cartridge).
Yield is the number of pages that can be printed with one particular
cartridge.
For example, assume that average home user prints 150 black pages per
month using a black cartridge that yields 200 pages and costs $28. The
monthly "cost of ownership" is (150 pages) x ($28) = $21
200 pages
Also look at the printer ink alternatives; besides the
original manufacturer's cartridges (OEMs), you may have the selection of
remanufactured cartridges, compatible ink cartridges, and ink refill kits.
Below is the list of Canon PIXMA IP4000 compatible printer ink
cartridges:
OEM #: BCI3BK Color: Black Yield: 500 pages
MSRP: Our Price: $4.65 Your Savings:$9.30 (66.67%)
3 or more: $3.45 ea.
OEM #: BCI6BK Color: Black Yield: 300 pages
MSRP: Our Price: $4.85 Your Savings:$7.10 (59.41%)
3 or more: $3.75 ea.
OEM #: BCI6C Color: Cyan Yield: 280 pages
MSRP: Our Price: $4.85 Your Savings:$7.10 (59.41%)
3 or more: $3.75 ea.
OEM #: BCI6M Color: Magenta Yield: 280 pages
MSRP: Our Price: $4.85 Your Savings:$7.10 (59.41%)
3 or more: $3.75 ea.
OEM #: BCI6Y Color: Yellow Yield: 280 pages
MSRP: Our Price: $4.85 Your Savings:$7.10 (59.41%)
3 or more: $3.75 ea.
OEM #: MBCI3BK Color: Black
This product is currently not available.
OEM #: BCI6BK/C/M/Y Color: Set
MSRP: Our Price: $43.95 Your Savings:$111.05 (71.65%)
OEM #: BCI3eBK Color: White
Our Price: $6.95
3 or more: $5.95 ea.
OEM #: BCI3eC/BCI6C Color: White
Our Price: $6.95
3 or more: $5.95 ea.
OEM #: BCI3eM/BCI6M Color: White
Our Price: $6.95
3 or more: $5.95 ea.
OEM #: BCI3eY/BCI6Y Color: White
Our Price: $6.95
3 or more: $5.95 ea.
OEM #: BCI3BK Color: Black Yield: 500 pages
MSRP: Our Price: $14.95 Your Savings:$0.24 (1.58%)
3 or more: $14.65 ea.
OEM #: BCI6BK Color: Black Yield: 300 pages
MSRP: Our Price: $12.95 Your Savings:$0.04 (0.31%)
In the box: PIXMA iP4000 Photo Printer, PIXMA iP4000 Print Head,
BCI-3eBk Black ink tank, BCI-6Bk Black ink tank, BCI-6C Cyan ink tank,
BCI-6M Magenta ink tank, BCI-6Y Yellow ink tank, Canon Photo Paper Plus
Glossy 4" x 6" Sample Pack, power cord, documentation kit, Setup
Software & User's Guide CD-ROM
Product Description for Canon PIXMA IP4000 (From the
Manufacturer, Canon)
High speed, sharp resolution, and economical ink refills: Could you ask
for more in a home printer? The Canon PIXMA ip4000 is designed with over
1,800 nozzles that produce tiny 2-picoliter droplets, resulting in
finely detailed images that are worthy to save in your family album.
Pigment-based inks insure colors will stay true, and the prints are
resistant to water, fading, and smudges.
This printer can connect directly to select digital cameras. With
resolutions up to 600 x 600 dpi black and 4,800 x 1,200 dpi color, your
office documents or school reports will look as beautiful as your
photos. Built-in two-sided printing reduces your paper costs and allows
you truly professional design options. Top speeds of 25 ppm black and 17
ppm color (draft mode) will have your pages in hand in just a few
seconds; a borderless 4-by-6-inch photo can take as little as 36
seconds--as fast as those old instant cameras, but with better quality.
Thanks to the PictBridge-compatible direct print port, you can connect
your digital camera and churn out photos while bypassing your computer
system.
The ip4000 is compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems, and
requires either a USB or parallel cable to get it up and running (cables
not included). Canon provides a one-year warranty covering parts and
service.
MSRP for Canon PIXMA IP4000: $149.99
Street Price: $110.00 - $164.00
CNET.com Editors' rating: 7.7 Good
Average user rating: 7.8 Good
The good: Fast text and photo printing; decent print quality;
inexpensive; PictBridge compatible; high paper-input capacity; dual
paper trays.
The bad: Feathering in text files; photos could be smoother.
What's it for: Printing text, graphics, and photos.
Who's it for: Penny-pinching small businesses; multitasking families;
busy students who need to print a variety of documents.
Business use: A solid pick for home offices, especially if you print a
variety of documents, need double-sided printing, and are on a tight
budget.
The bottom line: Fast print speeds and decent output make this
inexpensive printer a great option for multitasking families.
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