Forgot, no, they (Canon Pixma 4000, 6000d) DO NOT have a chip, they
use a light and a prism to sense ink level, when you refill, there is no
message..
FYI, I own a Nikon D70 and get many compliments where I work on the
pictures I print out. One lady asked me to do her wedding and a guy had
me do some homecoming pics, both people were VERY pleased.
Also, just ordered a continuous ink system.. I can let you know how
that works out...Dave M.


Wolfgang Schmittenhammer wrote:
nice1 wrote:

Hello all,

Can some one please tell me if compatible inks can be used on the newer
canon printers, or have they put chips on them? i have a pixma ip4000
and i can use compatibles in that, but my sister is after a new printer
and has asked for my advise, but i am unsure about the newer canon
models.

Thanx in advance

Have a pixma 6000d and refill all the time, if you are not a klutz, and
pay attention to details, not a problem.. Last set of ink was about $40
for 6 bottles, 4oz. each.. Cost about 50 cents per refill.. I would
recommend buying an extra set of cartidges, so you can refill at your
leisure.. Also, what many people don't know or think about, you do not
want to leave your printer setting open while you refill.. Heads will
dry out and clog, with an extra set, you can just 'pop' the new
cartridge in.. The great thing about the Canons (4000, or 6000) is they
have a prism in the bottom of the cartridge (would recommend Canon
cartridges, don't know if third party cartridges have the prism) and
informs you when it is ACTUALLY GETTING LOW. Not an extimated thing..