Canon Pixma MP620 Ink Cartridges

The Pixma MP620 is an all in one inkjet printer which aims to serve the needs of a small office and home environment. It intends to achieve this aim with good print quality, host of connectivity options and a stylish compact design.

This all-in-one comes with a printer which has a maximum monochrome resolution of 600 x 600 dpi and a colour print resolution of 9600 x 2400 dpi. The scanner also has a similar resolution in monochrome and colour prints, respectively. It has impressive print speeds of 26 ppm for black and white and 17 ppm for colour printing. The cooling speed can go up to 24 ppm for monochrome and 16 ppm for colour scans. There are total 5 Canon Pixma MP620 Ink Cartridges, 4 dye-based colour cartridges and 1 pigment-based black cartridge.

It has a lot of connectivity options like USB, WiFi and ethernet. It is also compatible with many different types of memory cards, like SD, MMC, SDHC, Memory Stick and more. The smartly designed pop-up LCD and control panel with 16 different buttons, controlling most of the important functions of this all in one.

The printer comes with some specific software meant to enhance the image print quality. However, duplex printing is a feature sorely missed. The automatic document feeder has a capacity of 150 sheets, but if the sheets are less than 30, then it sometimes does not recognise the paper. The capacity is average for a normal user, and along with the Canon Pixma MP620 Ink Cartridges that comes as individual units and can be refilled individually, the cost of printing is on the lower side.

• Printing and scanning over network
• The copier can function standalone
• Very good high quality photos

• Does not support fax
• Installing the printer, especially the network part is cumbersome

Canon Pixma MP620 is a good entry level all in one, with better than average image printer. It is a small, stylish and compact unit which serve the needs of most small businesses and homes very well with its fast performance, multiple connectivity options and good performance. While duplex printing and fax capability would have added to the package, given the fact that fax is sparingly used these days, and manual duplex can be done, it still comes out to be a good buy.

The compatible Canon Pixma MP620 Ink Cartridges are:

• Canon Cli521 ink cartridges
• Canon CLI-521B Black ink cartridge
• Canon CLI-521C Cyan ink cartridge
• Canon CLI-521M Magenta ink cartridge
• Canon CLI-521Y Yellow ink cartridge
• Canon PGI-520 Black ink cartridge

If the print out images have wrong colours or the images have white streaks there might be some problem either with the Canon Pixma MP620 ink cartridges, nozzle or the printheads. Please refer to the routine maintenance for the Nozzle check Pattern printing, Print head cleaning and Print head deep cleaning. Follow the steps below to resolve the problem :

Step 1. Confirm the paper and print quality settings. It should be selected in accordance with the required printout whether on the image or on plain paper.

Step 2. Check the status of the ink. Replace the ink tank if it has run out.

Step 3. Make sure you have removed all the protective film from the Canon Pixma MP620 ink cartridges and the air hole is exposed if they are installed recently.

Step 4. Print the Nozzle check pattern to check if ink ejects properly from the printhead.

• If the nozzle check pattern is not printed correctly then check if particular Canon Pixma MP620 ink cartridge is not empty. If there is sufficient ink in the ink tanks then perform print head cleaning and print nozzle check pattern again
• If the problem persists after performing print head cleaning twice then perform print head deep cleaning
• If the problem is not resolved even after performing Print head deep cleaning twice then the printhead might be damaged. Contact the authorized service center

Step 5. If you are printing using paper that is printable on one side make sure that the printable side is facing up.

Step 6. If you are copying then check the steps below:-

• The original must be loaded properly on the Platen glass. Make sure that the original is loaded with the side to be copied facing down on the platen glass
• The printout from this machine, when copied the quality of the printout, may be reduced

Q. What is the ink capacity of the compatible Canon Pixma MP620 Ink Cartridges?
A. The ink capacity for the black cartridge is 20ml.

Q. Will the ink dry up if I purchase the cartridges in bulk?
A. The Canon Pixma MP620 Ink Cartridges can last up to 6 months if the seal is left intact and can prolong its life if stored properly in the cool and dry place. One can always buy the cartridges in bulk and can use them when required.

Q. What type of media should not be used for printing any type of document?
A. One should avoid using low-quality paper that is too thick or thin in size. This type of paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results but can also cause the machine to jam or malfunction. Following are the types of papers that should be avoided while printing documents:

• Folded, curled, Damp or wrinkled paper
• Paper thinner than a postcard, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size (when printing on A5 or smaller sized paper)
• Postcards affixed with photos or stickers
• Envelopes with a double flap or with pressure seals or the ones with an embossed or treated surface
• Paper with holes or the one that is not rectangular, bound with staples or glue, with adhesives or decorated with glitter, etc.

Q. Will the compatible range of ink cartridges run smoothly with my Canon Pixma MP620 printer?
A. Yes, the third party manufacturers make cost-effective and compatible cartridges for your printers. They use the high-quality raw material for production and make sure that the quality of the inks is as good as the branded products. The added bonus is that the compatible version of the ink cartridges are available at a much lower price which helps you bring down the overall printing budget. The quality of these Canon Pixma MP620 Ink Cartridges are as good as the original ones and will not affect your printer.

Q. I have recently bought Canon Pixma MP620 for printing photographs. Will using compatible cartridges affect the photo quality.
A. The mentioned printer is an excellent all in one photo printer and the compatible Canon Pixma MP620 ink cartridges available on our website are excellent to print high-quality printouts. To obtain high-end results please check for the compatibility of your printers with the ink cartridges.

Q. My colour ink tanks are out of ink even I have specified black-and-white printing Canon Pixma MP620 settings for my printer.
A. Even if you have specified the printer setting it can be the case that your Canon Pixma MP620 ink cartridges are out of ink as every ink is consumed in standard cleaning and deep cleaning of the printhead which may necessary to maintain machine’s performance.Please replace the ink cartridges as soon as you remove them with the new ones.

Q. My printer Canon Pixma MP620 is not printing yellow color properly. What should I do?
A. If your printer is not printing a particular colour then please check for the ink level in the cartridge and if it is running out of ink then replace it with compatible Canon Pixma MP620 ink cartridge -Chipped Inkjet Cartridge CLI 521Y.
If the problem still persists please go for a deep clean of the printheads by following the steps in the printer manual that has come along with the printer or available online. Please note that the ink consumption would be more if you select the deep clean option for the printheads.

Q. I am using Canon Pixma MP620 printer and the ink lamps are off. How do I turn them? Does it indicate that the ink tanks are out of ink?
A. No, it does not indicate that your Canon Pixma MP620 ink cartridges are out of ink. If the ink lamps are off it could be probably because the ink tanks are not properly installed or the function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled. Press the push button on the ink tank until it clicks into the place.
Also, make sure to remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of the ink tank.

Q. What does the error C0000 mean for the printer Canon Pixma MP620?
A. There are several reasons for which error C0000 appears :

• There is some packing material left inside the printer
• The Canon Pixma MP620 ink cartridges are not installed properly
• There might be another object in the printer or the paper is jammed inside it.
• Lastly, the printer might require a rest.
• Determine the cause of the error as mentioned above and solve by following instructions from the manual provided.

Q. The ink from the ink head is spilled and is not giving a proper output. Is there any problem with ink heads or with the ink cartridges?
A. Both could be the reason for a spilled printout.Please check for the ink level in the cartridges by right clicking on Printing references and find the section labeled inks. If the bars are low then you must replace the Canon Pixma MP620 ink cartridges . If the printhead is dirty and clogged ink that could also be a reason for spilled output. Follow the guidelines to clean the printheads from manual available with the printer.

Q. Hi, is there any difference in the print quality if I use compatible ink cartridges for my Canon Pixma MP620 printer?
A. No, there is hardly any difference noticed as we provide the best compatible Canon Pixma MP620 ink cartridges. All our cartridges are tested to the highest quality standards to provide you the same quality prints as you get while using the original cartridges.