Canon G3270 Ink Guide: Standard vs. Premium Bulk Ink – Which Should You Choose?

Question:
Which bulk ink is best suited for the Canon G3270—standard or premium? My typical printing includes everyday color prints from websites on plain paper, with occasional photo calendars printed on glossy photo paper.

Answer:
For your Canon G3270, standard grade ink will be your best option. Here’s why:

Understanding BCH Ink Grades

We provide two ink options: standard and premium. In the past, we offered a “professional grade” intended for print shops and government applications. That line was phased out in 2019, and all professional inks were merged into what is now our premium grade.

• Standard Grade Ink

  • Best for everyday printing—web pages, documents, and light photo use.

  • Provides reliable quality at a lower cost.

  • Works well for casual photo printing, such as the occasional calendar or family snapshot.

• Premium Grade Ink

  • Designed for specialized needs where color fidelity and stability are critical.

  • Recommended when prints will be displayed under varying lighting conditions or near windows where fading and color shifts are more noticeable.

  • Built with carefully selected colorants to reduce issues like metamerism (colors matching under one light but looking different under another) and gray balance shifts (tints appearing in neutral tones).

  • Since 2019, all premium inks have been formulated as HUVR (High UV Resistant) inks, providing excellent fade resistance under heavy UV exposure. This makes them ideal for professional displays, fine art reproduction, or critical grayscale applications such as medical imaging.

Why Standard Ink Works for You

From your description, your main printing involves standard paper for web content, with only occasional glossy photo projects. For this balance, standard ink will be sufficient. It gives you dependable results for everyday use and keeps costs lower. Premium ink is valuable if you demand highly accurate, fade-resistant photo quality or archival-grade prints—but for casual photo printing, it may be more than you need.

It’s worth noting that premium inks sometimes have subtle visual differences, such as a slightly darker yellow due to UV-resistant additives. However, the final print output remains very close to what you’d expect from standard inks.

In short, go with standard grade for your G3270—it’s economical, reliable, and perfectly suited for your type of printing. If you later decide you want more longevity and precision in photo work, premium is always available.

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