Canon Pixma MP280 Ink Cartridges

A multi-functional device that starts from the very bottom in terms of pricing, and gives good value for money results in prints and scans.

The printer is good for 4800 dpi and gives good quality clear prints. The scanning and copying resolution is 2400 x 2400 dpi and the results are good for the price range this printer operates in. The speed for monochrome prints is 8.4 ppm and colours gets printed at 4.8 ppm. The input feeder tray takes 100 papers at a time which given the small duty cycles is adequate. The Canon Pixma MP280 ink cartridges are called hybrid by the company, which essentially means the black cartridge is pigment and coloured ones are dye based. They are good for about 2000 prints, and result in moderately economical operations. This is a lightweight and compact printer, with a small footprint. The Canon Pixma MP280 ink cartridges are also available in high yield sizes, further lowering the print costs.

While the display is just LED lights, the printer even has a button for image resizing, a feature usually found in costlier devices. The various buttons on the top give Canon Pixma MP280 enough functionality for its size.

• Very good, HD quality Photo printing
• Full HD movie print, enables printing high quality frames from video
• Good overall scan and photocopy results

• Only USB support, no card slots etc for image prints
• Very rudimentary, bare bone drivers and functionality

Canon Pixma MP280 is meant for home use, and that is evident from its connectivity options, performance, feed tray and more. Anything above that light duty use, in the form of home office or small office is going to get tough. Best suited for infrequent home and student use.

The compatible Canon Pixma MP280 ink cartridges are:

• Canon Pixma PG510 ink cartridge
• Canon Pixma CL511 ink cartridge

How to replace fine cartridges of Canon Pixma MP280?
When remaining ink cautions or error occurs, the error code will appear on the LED to inform you for replacing the cartridges. To replace the cartridges perform the following action:

Important: Handling FINE Cartridges

• Do not touch the electrical contacts (A) or print head nozzles (B) on the FINE Cartridge. The machine may not print properly if you touch it
• If you remove Canon Pixma MP280 ink Cartridges, replace them immediately. Do not leave the machine with the Cartridges removed
• Once a FINE Cartridge has been installed, do not remove it from the machine and leave it out in the open. This will cause the Cartridge to dry out, and the machine may not operate properly when reinstalled. To maintain the printing quality, use the Cartridges within six months of first use

Step1: Make sure that the power is turned on. Open the Paper Output Tray. Refer the pictures in user manual for replacing a the cartridges.

Step2: Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover), then hold it open with the Scanning Unit Support (C). The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the replacement position.

Caution: Do not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the Cartridge Holder until it stops completely. The machine may be stained with ink. Be careful use fine cloth or tissue paper to wipe off the ink from the inside of the machine

Step3: Remove the empty Canon Pixma MP280 ink Cartridges.

• Pinch the tabs and open the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover.
• Then, Remove the FINE Cartridge carefully to avoid staining of clothing or the surrounding area. Dispose empty cartridges.

Step4: Prepare the new FINE Cartridge.
Take the new Canon Pixma MP280 ink Cartridges out of its package and remove the orange protective tape (D) gently. See user manual for more reference

Step5:Install the FINE Cartridge.

• Put a new FINE Cartridge in the FINE Cartridge Holder
• The Colour FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot and the Black FINE Cartridge should be Installed into the right slot.
• Close the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover to lock the FINE Cartridge into place. Push down the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover until it clicks.
• Confirm that the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover is closed correctly.

Step6: Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) slightly to set the Scanning Unit Support back to its original position, and gently close the Scanning Unit (Cover).

Caution: When setting the Scanning Unit Support back to its original position, be sure to hold the Scanning Unit(Cover) firmly, and be careful not to get your fingers caught.

Note: When you start printing after replacing the FINE Cartridge, the machine starts cleaning the Print Head automatically. Do not perform any other operations until the machine completes the cleaning of the Print Head.

Q. I am getting poor quality prints from my printer? Do I need to replace my Canon Pixma MP280 ink cartridges? If yes, please suggest some good quality ink cartridges.
A. No. It is not always necessary. A blocked printhead can also result in low quality prints. Clean the clogged printheads and make a test print on the paper you inserted earlier. If still the print quality is not satisfactory, we would recommend you to replace the ink cartridges. You can replace your ink cartridges with the compatible Canon Pixma MP280 ink cartridges provided on our site. These cartridges would cost you less and produce as good quality results as the original ones. For more details about these cartridges, visit: https://printerinkcartridges.ie/canon-inkjet-cartridges/canon-pixma-series/pixma-mp280

Q. I’m looking for a printer that supports HD quality photo printing. Please suggest one such printer.
A. You can look forward for Canon Pixma MP280 printer. The printer supports excellent HD quality photo printing and enable printing of high-quality video frame as well.

Q. Do you guarantee a security of my credentials while doing a transaction for Canon Pixma MP280 ink cartridges?
A. Yes, we provide full guarantee of your credentials. The payment for any purchase at our site, will be hosted by Sage Payments to ensure maximum security of your credit/debit card details. No third party will have the access to your information.

Q. Is the Canon Pixma MP280 printer, Energy Star certified?
A. Yes, if you buy the printer from an authorized manufacturer, they are Energy Star certified.

Q. What are the compatible Ink cartridges for replacing Canon Pixma MP280 ink cartridges?
A. The compatible ink cartridges are:

• Canon Pixma PG510 ink cartridge and
• Canon Pixma CL511 ink cartridge

Q. For Canon Pixma MP280 printer, what is the print speed of coloured and monochrome prints?
A. The print speed for monochrome prints is 8.4 ppm and 4.8 ppm for coloured prints.

Q. Could you please give me details about the Canon Pixma MP280 ink cartridge (PG512 & CL511C) volume and paper capacity?
A. Sure. The ink volume for PG512 & CL511C cartridges is 12 ml for both black and coloured. The PG512 black ink cartridge prints up to 401 pages and the CL511C colour ink cartridges print up to 349 pages.

Q. I have read about MP Navigator EX option in Canon Pixma MP280. Could you please highlight its features?
A. Thank you for the question. MP Navigator EX is an application added by Canon to enable users scan photos and documents with flexibility. It provides an easy to understand MP Navigator EX screens where even beginners can navigate through easily.

It enables users to save or print scanned images. You can scan small photos and cards in bulk at once. One of the primary features are that MP Navigator EX can even scan large documents which otherwise are not supportable by the platen - just scan the left and right segments of the document individually and remerge them into a single image.

Besides, the one-click mode feature of MP Navigator EX allows you to scan and save with single click on the icon. It also enables scanning and saving images on PDF files with an option to attach the file with the e-mail. With MP Navigator EX application you can enhance the scanned photos without having to use other applications.

Q. One of my Canon Pixma MP280 ink cartridge has gone empty. I do not have any cartridge in spare. Is there any way I can continue printing with other ink cartridges installed?
A. Yes, there is a way to continue printing using specified Canon Pixma MP280 ink cartridge without having to replace the empty one:

• Go to the printer driver setup window
• Select ink cartridge settings on the maintenance tab
• The dialog box with ink cartridge setting will appear
• Click on the ink cartridge you want to use, click OK and continue printing

Q. I am a Canon Pixma MP280 user. I print more text documents in comparison to images and color prints. Is there a way I can save on the Canon Pixma MP280 ink cartridges?
A. The printer settings offer an option known as Greyscale Printing. Using this option the printer only uses the black ink to print. It not only saves the Canon Pixma MP280 ink cartridges but it also saves on your money. If this option is not selected then the printer will make use of all the inks to make black and then prints. This is a wasteful use of color inks. In order to enable the Greyscale Printing, you have to go to the Printing Preference dialogue box and go to the Main tab. Here you can enable the Greyscale Printing option.

Q. I need to check the ink status of the Canon Pixma MP280 ink cartridges for the Canon Pixma MP280 that I use. Can you guide me how to do this?
A. The ink levels of the Canon Pixma MP280 ink cartridges are detected right from the time the new ink cartridge are installed. The printer detects the ink levels as the cartridges are used and gives a message when the levels are very low. To check the ink levels of the Canon Pixma MP280 ink cartridges consumed by the printer, you need to go to the Printer Status Monitor to do do. You may also do this while printing. Click on the Printer icon of your printer. Here you will be able to see the options to check the exact ink levels of the Canon Pixma MP280 ink cartridges.

Q. Even when I give the command for print in my Canon Pixma MP280 printer, it does not start printing. Why is this happening?
A. This error may occur at times with the printer. Check the power plug of the printer. If it is not secured properly then do it and start the printer again. Check the printer connection with your system as well. It should be properly connect or else the printing will not happen. Try restarting your system and given a new print command. While doing so check that Canon Pixma MP280 is selected in the device section. You may also reinstall the driver as it becomes corrupt at times. If you have given command to print a very large data file then the printing will not happen. You will have to reduce the size of the file that you wish to print first and then try printing.

Q. How can I delete a print job that I have given a print command for by mistake? I use a Canon Pixma MP280 printer.
A. If you want to cancel the print job, go to the Canon IJ Status Monitor. To go there, you need to click on the button that represents Status Monitor on the taskbar. Once the Canon IJ Status Monitor appears, select the option of Display Print Queue. A window will appear that shows the print jobs that are in queue. From the Printer menu, click on the option Cancel All Documents. The system will ask for your confirmation. Click on Yes. This will cancel all the print jobs that you had given command to print.

Q. The paper is not feeding properly in my Canon Pixma MP280 printer even when I have placed new paper in the feed tray. How do I correct it?
A. When you load paper for print, you need to keep in mind a few points. First of all, check that the paper that you have placed in the paper tray is not too thin or too thick. The media setting in your system should match the type of paper that you are putting in the printer. Use the paper guides.