8278B001AAOEM

Cartridge Comparison Guide

Cartridge Types
Ink & Toner Basics
Number of Pages & Shelf Life

Cartridge Type

	Genuine or OEM (Original) Cartridges	Remanufactured Cartridges	Compatible Cartridges
Description	OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer, meaning the cartridge was made by the same company that made your printer. Original brand cartridges are very reliable and sometimes the only option if your printer is new to market or uncommon.	Remanufactured ink is a genuine brand cartridge that has gone through one cycle of use. After use, the cartridge is recycled, acquired by a remanufacturing facility and put through a rigorous professional refurbishing process. During the refurbishing process the cartridge is disassembled, thoroughly cleaned and tested for quality. It's then carefully refilled, tested again and brought back to life. Buying remanufactured prevents one less cartridge from ending up in a landfill.	A compatible cartridge is a brand new ink cartridge built by a manufacturer other than your printer. It's like buying the generic version of the genuine brand. Most are uniquely designed to differentiate from genuine cartridges. Despite any structural difference you may notice, the cartridge will still fit in your machine and print a full yield, just like the original brand.
Price Factors	Many printer manufacturers follow the razor-and-blades business model which may result in higher priced genuine cartridges.	Remanufactured ink is much cheaper than the original brand ink. It's far more cost effective to refurbish a previously used cartridge than create a new OEM from scratch.	Compatible ink is much cheaper than the original brand. Compatible suppliers don't have to worry about the additional costs that hinder OEMs like new printers or firmware, which lets them keep prices low.
Quality	Original cartridges work extremely well and are covered under a warranty by the printer manufacturer	High quality remanufactured ink will match the quality of the original, but not all remanufactured ink is created equal. Make sure you buy from a reputable supplier in order to get the absolute best results.	High quality compatible ink will match the quality of the original, but not all compatible ink is created equal. Make sure you buy from a reputable supplier in order to get the absolute best results.

What's the difference between ink and toner cartridges?

	Ink Cartridges	Toner Cartridges
Printer Type	Work with inkjet printers	Work with laser printers
Material	Liquid ink	Dry powder
How it works	Inkjet printers use a series of nozzles that spray tiny drops of ink directly on the print suface	Laser toner printers use static electricity and heat to bond dry toner powder to a page
Commonly used by	Casual home users, small business and photographers	Large businesses and schools

Number of Pages You Can Print	A cartridge's page yield is the estimated number of pages you can print. Page yield is based on 5% page coverage. This means that the quoted page yield is based upon printed pages where only 5% of the page has been imprinted with ink. For example, a short memo has approximately 5% coverage. If you have a cartridge that has a yield of 500 pages, it can print 500 pages of that short memo. If you are printing letters, photos or graphics, your coverage will vary greatly and your page yield will drop significantly.
Cartridge Warranty and Shelf Life	Most ink and toner cartridges include a warranty or "best by" date on their box. Remanufactured and compatible ink cartridges can last 12-18 months unopened, and toner cartridges can last up to 3 years.
Cartridge Care and Storage	Only open a cartridge when you need it. Opened cartridges will eventually dry out, especially if the protective tape or clip has been removed. If you have an open ink cartridge around and would like to try and prevent it from drying out, place it nozzle side up in a plastic airtight tub. If your cartridge came with protective tape or a clip reapply both before storing. Place a damp cloth or paper towel in the tub, next to the cartridge and keep it stored in a cool, dark place.

Canon OEM 8278B001AA (PG-245XL) High-Yield Black Ink Cartridge

Page Yield: 300

Reg. Price $31.99

Our Price $28.99

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Quantity

Buy 3 or More Black for $22.99 each (save $18.00+)

The Canon 8278B001AA (PG-245XL) high-yield black inkjet print cartridge is a high resolution cartridge. Buy genuine OEM 8278B001AA ink cartridges from 4inkjets.com. This print cartridge contains genuine Canon PG-245XL ink that provides quality and reliability every time you print.

Compatible Printers

PIXMA

Specifications

SKU	Product Type	Printer Brand	OEM Number	Ink Color	Cartridge Yield Type	Page Yield	Cost Per Page	Shelf Life
8278B001AAOEM	Ink Cartridge	Canon	8278B001AA	Black	High	300	9.66 cents	24 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

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Canon OEM PG-245XL HY Black Ink Cartridge

4.8

(based on 16 reviews)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Clean replacement (4)
Dries quickly (4)
Easy to replace (4)
Long lasting color (4)
Sharp tones & colors (4)

Cons

No Cons

Best Uses

Everyday documents (3)

- Primary use:
- Personal (4)

Most Liked Positive Review

ink is hard to fiind

. None of the office supplies stores had this ink in stock. Even Walmart didn't carry it. I bought printer at Best buy and they did not carry the ink. I will order...Read complete review

. None of the office supplies stores had this ink in stock. Even Walmart didn't carry it. I bought printer at Best buy and they did not carry the ink. I will order ink for all 3 of my printers from this company for now on. I love this company. I would recommend 4inkjet to everyone. If you buy the printer needing this ink 4inkjet was the only place I could get it within a week. However it took 3 days to get here.

Most Liked Negative Review

Cost is TOO much

Ink cost more than the printer. Ok $Ink did sell LD which was what we used now they have to back order or something which has driven the price up. We started using...Read complete review

Ink cost more than the printer. Ok $Ink did sell LD which was what we used now they have to back order or something which has driven the price up. We started using 4Ink because of cost now they are the same as any other!

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3/22/2017

5.0

I'll buy again,

By Jeff

from Santa Ana, CA

Comments about Canon OEM PG-245XL HY Black Ink Cartridge:

Product delivered on time, well-packaged, great price. I'll buy here again.

12/15/2016

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Ink cartridge order

By Lori

from TX

Comments about Canon OEM PG-245XL HY Black Ink Cartridge:

Good prices

5/31/2016

5.0

The ink came almost as fast as Jimmy Johns

By Omaha Louise

from Omaha NE

About Me Heavy Duty User

Pros

Clean Replacement
Dries Quickly
Easy to Replace
Good Service
Great Product
Long Cartridge Life
Long Lasting Color
Sharp Tones & Colors

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Canon OEM PG-245XL HY Black Ink Cartridge:

The product arrives very quickly!!!!!

4/12/2016

5.0

By Deacon Karen

from Manchester CT

About Me Frequent User

Pros

Clean Replacement
Dries Quickly
Easy to Replace
Long Cartridge Life
Long Lasting Color
Sharp Tones & Colors

Cons

Too Expensive

Best Uses

Everyday documents

Comments about Canon OEM PG-245XL HY Black Ink Cartridge:

I use the product to print articles, make word copies, speeches. It is a clear sharp color. Have no complaints.

4/11/2016

5.0

Received a lot faster than expected

By Jamie

from Jmaie

About Me Heavy Duty User

Comments about Canon OEM PG-245XL HY Black Ink Cartridge:

Print a lot of mail outs

11/12/2015

5.0

Satisfied

By Kenner

from Hastings, pa

About Me Infrequent User

Pros

Clean Replacement
Dries Quickly
Easy to Replace
Long Cartridge Life
Long Lasting Color
Sharp Tones & Colors

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday documents

Comments about Canon OEM PG-245XL HY Black Ink Cartridge:

Easy order, reorder.

10/31/2015

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Quick delivery!

By singer684

from boonton nj

About Me Infrequent User

Pros

Clean Replacement
Dries Quickly
Easy to Replace
Sharp Tones & Colors

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Canon OEM PG-245XL HY Black Ink Cartridge:

Personal use, which is not frequent. LD always delivers, though!

10/29/2015

5.0

Ink, inc.

By Dr_W

from Miami, FL

Comments about Canon OEM PG-245XL HY Black Ink Cartridge:

Good document quality, easy install, relaible~ no problems!

10/27/2015

5.0

OEM PG-245 HY BLACK INK CARTRIDGE

By ART DINICK

from SEABROOK TEXAS

About Me Frequent User

Pros

Long Lasting Color

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday documents

Comments about Canon OEM PG-245XL HY Black Ink Cartridge:

REPLACE EMPTY FACTORY CARTRIDGE AT LOWER PRICE

4/17/2015

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great product !

By calhooney

from Shepherd, Texas

Comments about Canon OEM PG-245XL HY Black Ink Cartridge:

Great product, super fast shipping and A+ star service !

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