This is where the pigmented black ink shines. Text on standard copy paper is laser-sharp—no bleeding or feathering. The printer is fast enough for home office use (approx. 15 ISO pages per minute in draft mode).
The TS9550 uses Canon’s FINE print head with 5,472 nozzles. For a test, we used Canon’s own Glossy II paper and generic matte paper. canon pixma ts9550 test
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Our test wouldn't be complete without a rival check. The Epson EcoTank ET-8500 costs twice as much upfront but uses bottles of ink. This is where the pigmented black ink shines
Final Score for Canon Pixma TS9550: 8.2/10 Cons: Our test wouldn't be complete without a
The TS9550 uses the popular (and pricey) PGI-580 / CLI-581 cartridges. During our two-week heavy test (30 A3 prints, 50 A4 documents), we used 30% of the ink. That is actually efficient for Canon, but refills hurt the wallet. Pro tip: The printer supports "MegaTank" style aftermarket cartridges, but for warranty safety, consider the XL variants.