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REMEMBER... all third-party printer cartridges are NOT the same!
Learn more about switch and saveCanon started life in Japan, making cameras in the 1930s, before moving into printing. For many years it was the go-to brand for industry-standard laser printers, but nowadays it’s a popular choice for both businesses and home users. The secret behind this popularity is obvious: Canon printers successfully negotiate the sweet spot between quality printing and tight budgets, something many brands have struggled with.
Canon printers use a combination of dye and pigment based ink. Dye inks are used for colour and photo prints, and black pigment ink is used for text. Canon printers use ink and cartridges specifically designed for them.
Pixma is a range of printers, many of which use different ink cartridges. Check the compatibility of the ink.
If you are out of colour ink, try the following to continue printing using only black ink. Hold down the resume/cancel button for 10 seconds. On most Canon inkjet printers this button can be found on the right hand side, below the power button.
No, Canon makes both laser and inkjet printers. In fact many of HP's laser printers use technology which was developed and patented by Canon.