A:Answer I'm sorry for your experience. Colorful graphics and photos will use more ink than text documents, which is why the Instant Ink program is such a good value. It saves 50% on ink costs and the page yield is not measured by ISO standards. To sharpen colors, make sure you've selected the right paper type (which indicates how much ink will be applied to the paper, and the absorption rate) and print quality - "best" is best for graphics.. Be sure that specialty papers (card stock, brochures, photo and coated papers) are labeled for use with inkjet printers.