amfoto1 wrote:
I'd stick with the Canon OEM print cartridges for the duration of the warranty period, just in case. Any third party inks probably void the warranty (and I dunno if they have a way to detect what's been used in it).
After the warranty expires, well it might be worth trying some of the cheaper alternatives.
If I recall correctly, the Pro 100 comes with a partially filled (half full?) "starter" set of inks. That's pretty common practice with manufacturers, though it's kind of a rip off.
The ink tanks in the Pro 100 are fairly large and long lasting (compared to some others I've used). A set of them costs about $130, but they occasionally go on sale a little cheaper.
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Pro 100 carts are full size, or even slightly more for initial priming.