Canon BJC-2100 Ink Cartridges

Designed with the home user in mind, the Canon BJC2100 printer series is basic and relatively slow at 5 minute for black and 3 pages per minute for color. Low upfront cost and compact size should do for those without the need for fast printing. Included in this series are models 2100, 2110, 2115, 2120 and 2125. These printers are similar with minor upgrades with each new model. This printer series features a "plug and play" unit that uses a USB interface to connect with the computer. BJ2100 series ink cost at or below other vendors with similar models, such as HP 97 ink. A scanner cartridge is available option for users wanting to expand the Canon BJC2100 ink printer capabilities beyond basic printing.

The Canon BJC2100 inkjet cartridge printers are similar to most printers in the home/small office class of printers. The optional scanner cartridge is a step above others. Dimensions are a handy desktop size. Resolution comes in at 760 x 360 dpi. Its 50-page plain paper capacity and slow print speed rule it out for large printing jobs. It will accept various media other than plain paper such as envelopes, cards and photo paper. Canon BJ200 ink cartridges are available in three types and capacities: black (900 sheets), color (130 sheets), and photo (65 sheets) which is typical for its class. However, other units feature ink in separate tanks, such as Canon CLI-221M ink.

When reviewing the Canon BJC2100 series, alaTest.com, called this printer a "perfect choice for printing letters, full-color Web pages, beautiful photos or personalized greetings." The review praises the value and 720 x 360 dpi quality. With its ease of use, Windows and Mac users will find this a basic printer easy to set up and a no-brainer for printing on an occasional basis. The Canon BJC2100 base model pricing is great, and the affordable costs of BJC2100 inkjet cartridges give this unit the edge on printers using Dell MK992 ink.

This printer series is compatible with Windows 98 or above and most Mac OS machines with USB compatibility. With the optional drop-in scanner cartridge and unique double-sided printing, the Canon BJC2100 inkjet printer is a good choice for home or small business users looking to print small jobs.