The life of an ink cartridge depends on the brand and model of the cartridge as well as the printer itself. It is difficult to determine the exact length of time that each cartridge will last because each printed page varies in the amount of ink used. The more of the paper surface that is covered by ink, the shorter the life of the ink cartridge will be.
Although there is no definitive answer, there are factors that can be taken into account to determine how long a cartridge will last, including cartridge size, cartridge type (compatible or manufactured), level of care. » learn more