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what's the difference in amount of ink used between print qualities?
Could it be that there is only difference in speed (lower quality- faster
,better-slower)
 
what's the difference in amount of ink used between print qualities?
Could it be that there is only difference in speed (lower quality- faster
,better-slower)
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Missing some info here.....

What printer?
What settings?

Typical inkjet uses more ink at the higher dpi settings
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what's the difference in amount of ink used between print qualities?
Could it be that there is only difference in speed (lower quality- faster
,better-slower)
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You are almost right. Ink consumption don't depends on printing resolution.
Most printers have an economy resolution (draft/economy), in this case the
consumption is of course lower. An example for an Epson printer, if you
think the Normal resolution consumption as 100 units:
Economy --> 50-60 units
Normal 360dpi --> 100 units
Fine 720dpi --> 110 units
SuperFine 1440dpi --> 115 units
Photo 1440dpi --> 115 units
Etc.
All above are a personal estimation for plain paper printing. If someone use
special paper settings (photo glossy, matte) the consumption is higher
(about 50%, in some cases double).

Consumption depends on how printer manufacturer design each printer model.
E.g. Generaly speaking HP and Epson printers consume less ink in
draft/economy mode than other makes.
 
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