Anyone used the Canon PIXMA series?

Would you guys recommend picking up this deskjet? I don't really print all that much, though there’s always *something* that needs to come out on paper—usually just small batches here and there, maybe a quick 20 or 30 pages at a time 🙄. It’s incredibly cheap, too; I can grab it for less than $100. Honestly, the price tag feels a little suspicious to me because I’m used to seeing much higher numbers when I shop for printers.
What’s your actual experience been like with this thing? What are the dealbreakers, the common headaches, and is it actually worth it once you factor in how much the ink costs?
😕 Is there another model in this same price bracket that handles ink better (either in terms of consumption or just pure value) and what kind of price range are we looking at?
Also, is it worth getting an all-in-one with a scanner, or am I overthinking it? If I go that route, what’s a reasonable amount to pay for a decent one? Like, can I find a solid deal for under $500 $200? 🤷

nimbleridge11 said:Should I grab this Canon PIXMA series model? I don't print all the time, but there's always *something* that needs to come out on paper—maybe once in a while I'll have a batch of 20-30 pages 🙄. It’s super cheap, though, currently under $100. Honestly, the price seems almost too good to be true since I usually see much higher tags on printers.
What's the deal with this thing? Any major headaches or common issues? Also, is it actually worth it when you factor in the ink costs?
😕 Is there anything else in this price range that handles color better (ink usage vs. cost) and what kind of prices are we talking about?
And is it smarter to just get an all-in-one with a scanner? What’s a decent deal for one of those? Like, maybe something under $500-$200 ??? 🤷

Honestly, these budget printers are a total steal if you pair them up with a decent MINI refill kit. If you don't, just forget it. Just keep in mind, everyone's experience is different—what works perfectly for one person might not be the same for someone else.