How many pages per catridge?

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BenOne© wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm trying to come up with an estimate for how many pages I can print
> per cartridge.
>
> If a single dot can only be one colour, then is it reasonable to assume
> that the amount of ink needed to print a full page of solid colour would
> be the same no matter what colour was printed, be it cyan, magenta, or a
> blend of the two?
>
> Can you work out how much area single dot covers if you know the drop
> size of the printer and its resolution?
>
> Or would you print one page of one solid colour and measure how much ink
> is used, then divide the total capacity of the cartidge by that amount?
>
> Manufacturer specs aren't very useful, are they?

won't work because your secondary colors are made up of a combination of
overlaid dots to mix and obtain those colors. 2-4 times more pixs
applied to produce your orange, red, purple, browns.................