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Canon Pixma MX922 printer question

qualityshopper — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 01:39:09 GMT

In my other post about my current printer wrinkling the paper it prints, this Canon model was mentioned and piqued my interest. Decided to start this new post to address a particular concern I read about when checking the reviews before ordering it. The one big complaint I came across from different sites was how often it wants to autoclean. Now I realize that all printers do this, but this printer sounds like it's really bad about how often it does it. Since this would use up a lot of ink, I'm a little hesitant to get it. Could those of you who own this (in particular, hckynut) tell me if you've had a problem with this? Is there any way to keep it from performing this function as often as it wants to? Thanks.

Re: Canon Pixma MX922 printer question

sunshine45 — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 01:45:56 GMT

i have two of these printers and have not had any problems with the printer asking me to "autoclean." cannot even remember the last time i did that.

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auburngal — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 02:13:01 GMT

I have had this printer for about a month, using it several times daily. I have not had any issues with autoclean.

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KatieB — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 02:41:49 GMT

I've had my MX922 since 09/18/2017 and it has never asked me to autoclean. The Canon I had prior to this one was a MX892 and it never asked me to autoclean (had it about 4 years). The older printer may not have had this function though. I loved that printer until it gave me a 202 error message that I could not resolve so I had to go with the MX922.... I like the profile of those printers.. So far the only thing I don't like is the cost of the ink cartridges and the printer uses a lot of ink, seemingly moreso than the MX892 did...

Re: Canon Pixma MX922 printer question

VaBelle35 — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 03:10:17 GMT

I've had this for about a year? I print very rarely. Does it say something about autoclean or what does it do exactly? I'm not aware of mine doing that.

@momtochloe has this one as well.

Re: Canon Pixma MX922 printer question

qualityshopper — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 03:47:31 GMT

Thanks all for your responses. The autoclean function, from what I understand, is something printers do on their own. You don't "tell" the printer to do this. Certain brands are worse than others about doing this and wasting ink. I've heard that leaving the printer on can sometimes help reduce the number of times cleaning is done, but I'm not real sure about this. What I'm looking to find out is whether or not this printer has the option to control how often it cleans in its settings (I'm guessing it doesn't, but wanted to check).

Re: Canon Pixma MX922 printer question

Shawnie — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 03:33:58 GMT

INkjet printers clean the nozzles when you start them. You can also do nozzle checks and deep cleaning cycles manually. I have a large Canon Photo Printer and trust me you want the nozzles clean to get a good print. INkjet printers use ink. You can't get around it. PIxmas are a decent printer.

Re: Canon Pixma MX922 printer question

hckynut — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 21:24:25 GMT

@qualityshopper

I have no idea about a setting that says "autoclean". My later Canon printers, including my 1 MX922(have not used new one), go through a "nozzle clean" when doing a 1st print. This if it has not been used for awhile. After your 1st print it just keeps on printing. Does it use ink? If it does I have no clue where it is putting that ink as it does not show up on any paper print.

Head alignment on the other hand prints a copy and you can set it on "auto or manual align", if you want to set the alignment yourself. For this it does use ink to print. I really don't get too concerned about ink usage because I do not print many photos, so I use the "fast speed/grayscale setting to print". If I want color, the settings are very simple to change before you hit "PRINT" on anything you print. I always have mine set on "Preview before print", that way it shows you exactly what is going to print BEFORE you hit "start printing".

After my Canon tanks are empty, I use a generic ink, and it prints the same. I have printed color photos with the Canon Ink tanks, and the same picture with generic ink, and I see no difference. Now if you want to print photos to frame, maybe you are more into looking deeply at the pixels than I am, so there could be a difference I just do not see.

For me it will be nothing but Canon printers, and only models with individual color ink tanks. Quit using 3 ink color cartridges years ago. For $59.95, and the things this printer can do? It is a bargain to me.

hckynut(john)

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qualityshopper — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 11:50:13 GMT

@hckynut--Thanks for the help. Unfortunately, I thought about it too long. Just checked on HSN and it's sold out. Looks like they had a prsentation for it sometime on New Year's Day which I didn't catch. May still buy it elsewhere, but HSN had the best deal. Oh well, that's what I get for being too cautious.

Have one more question for you if you wouldn't mind. You mentioned using generic ink. May I ask what you get and where--just want to be sure I use what works in it. Thanks so much.

Re: Canon Pixma MX922 printer question

hckynut — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 17:10:39 GMT

@qualityshopper,

You're welcome, sorry you were too late for the hsn deal. They always give you more things with their printers than other online retailers, even amazon.

Let me know when you get one and I will see if I can find where I ordered mine last. I bought pack that came with 4 of the 5 inks used for the MX922. Only used 4 of the 5 colors of 1 of the color sets. Bought it this way because it was a bargain and there were mostly good reviews of this company's generic ink tanks.

hckynut(john)

Re: Canon Pixma MX922 printer question

qualityshopper — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 04:34:41 GMT

@hckynut--Thanks again. Not sure exactly when I'll get this now. Might wait until Best Buy offers some kind of trade-in program for Canon printers. Last I checked there, they had offers for Epson and HP printers, but not Canon. Guess I'll hold on to my old printers until they do. Sure wish I had grabbed HSN's offer.

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sunshine45 — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 04:43:02 GMT

how much was it on hsn?

right now it is $90 at best buy. $85 at amazon.

totally worth it even at those prices.

Re: Canon Pixma MX922 printer question

qualityshopper — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 09:43:54 GMT

@sunshine45--It was $59.95 and no shipping (not positive about the cents). Great price, plus you got (I'm doing this from memory so hope I've got it right) 100 sheets of 4 x 6 photo paper, 20 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11 photo paper, and a software package that had something to do with Hallmark cards and something else. Really wished I had taken advantage of.

Re: Canon Pixma MX922 printer question

Shawnie — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 14:37:23 GMT

You might try Canon. Lots of their Pixma models are on sale. The 922 is an older model. Also the software that typically comes with these deals is not usually very good or complete. The only thing that is important is the Canon software that comes with the printer.

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VaBelle35 — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 15:39:45 GMT

HSN has this all the time, but that was a really good price. I believe I paid $99 about a year ago.

I would set an alert for it as I'm sure it will come back in stock. It's a popular item.

Re: Canon Pixma MX922 printer question

hckynut — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 17:29:52 GMT

@VaBelle35 wrote:
HSN has this all the time, but that was a really good price. I believe I paid $99 about a year ago.

I would set an alert for it as I'm sure it will come back in stock. It's a popular item.

@VaBelle35

Not too sure of that now. Canon has some newer models out now and may have discontinued making the MX922. I snapped my 2nd one up when I saw that low price. The 5 ink tanks and the paper would cost more, if you bought the Canon brands. Still have 4 of the 5 ink tanks left in the new printer. Older one still working just fine.

hckynut(john)

Re: Canon Pixma MX922 printer question

qualityshopper — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 13:56:31 GMT

Latest update--Just checked HSN and the printer is back in stock. Trouble is, it's now $89.95. Called HSN and they said just got in about 6,000 of them, but no longer at the great price they had before. So, guess I'll just bide my time and wait for them to lower the cost. Might be a long wait, but I'm patient.

Re: Canon Pixma MX922 printer question

qualityshopper — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 11:56:38 GMT

If anyone's interested, just checked in on this printer again at HSN, and it's back at the great price they had before--$59.95. Don't know how long that price is good for, but I went ahead and ordered it while I this price was available.

Re: Canon Pixma MX922 printer question

VaBelle35 — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 02:17:11 GMT

@qualityshopper It's on air on HSN2 right now for $59.95 and 4 flex and Free S&H

Re: Canon Pixma MX922 printer question

sunshine45 — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 23:05:11 GMT

@VaBelle35 wrote:
@qualityshopper It's on air on HSN2 right now for $59.95 and 4 flex and Free S&H

back up to $89.95.

if anyone sees it on hsn for the lower price, bestbuy does price matching. you may be able to go into bestbuy and pick it up for the same price instead of it having to be shipped.