Canon's high-yield ink cartridges, often designated with "XL" or "XXL" on the label,
are designed to hold more ink and print more pages than standard
yield cartridges.
Here are some benefits and potential cost savings of using high-yield cartridges:
Benefits
1. Higher Page Yield: High-yield cartridges contain more ink, allowing them to print significantly more pages
compared to standard cartridges.
This can be very beneficial if you print regularly or in large quantities.
2. Better Cost-per-Page Ratio: Although high-yield cartridges cost more upfront than standard cartridges,
the cost per page is often lower.
This is because the cost of the cartridge is spread out over a larger number of pages.
3. Convenience: With high-yield cartridges, you won't have to replace your ink as frequently.
This can save time and is particularly convenient for busy environments or for people
who print large quantities.
4. Less Waste: Using high-yield cartridges results in less plastic waste, as fewer cartridges
are used and discarded over time.
Cost Savings
The potential cost savings from using high-yield cartridges depend on your printing habits.
If you print infrequently, the cost savings may be minimal.
However, for frequent printing, the cost savings can be substantial over time.
For example, if a standard cartridge costs $20 and prints 200 pages, the cost per page
would be $0.10.
If a high-yield cartridge costs $35 but prints 500 pages, the cost per page would be $0.07.
Over the course of 1000 pages, you would spend $100 on standard cartridges but only $70
on high-yield cartridges, resulting in a $30 savings.
However, it's important to note that actual savings will depend on the specific costs and
page yields of the cartridges, as well as your printing habits.
High-yield cartridges may not be cost-effective if you print infrequently, as some ink may
dry up and be wasted.
Additionally, it's worth noting that the page yields provided by Canon (or any printer manufacturer)
are based on specific test conditions, and actual yields can vary depending on what you're printing
and your printer settings.
