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CLI221G

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 CLI221 Gray Compatible Inkjet Cartridge W/ Chip

Page Yield: 1,395

Reg. Price $12.99

Our Price $6.49

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Buy 3 or More Photo Gray for $5.99 each (save $1.50+)

Our compatible CLI221 / 2950B001 gray inkjet cartridges for your Canon printers are manufactured to meet the same ISO-9001 original specifications and performance standards as the Canon CLI221 OEM cartridges.

Our compatible CLI221 ink cartridges contain a brand new chip which allows you to track your printer ink levels. Benefit from tracking ink levels with our compatible CLI221 cartridge with a new chip that shows correct ink levels.

We offer a 100% Quality Satisfaction Guarantee on our compatible CLI-221 inkjet cartridges.

Compatible Printers

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Specifications

SKU	Product Type	Printer Brand	OEM Number	Ink Color	Cartridge Yield Type	Page Yield	Cost Per Page	Capacity (ml)	Shelf Life
CLI221G	Ink Cartridge	Canon	2950B001	Photo Gray	Standard	1,395	649.00 cents	9	36 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

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Compatible Canon PGI-220 & CLI-221: 1 Pigment Bk PGI-220 & 1 Each of CLI-221 (Bk, C, M, Y) Ink

4.7

(based on 1958 reviews)

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Most Liked Positive Review

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This is the second purchase of the Canon set of 12 Ink cartridges and I believe that these cartridges are every bit as good as Canons own products and I have hundreds of pictures to...Read complete review

This is the second purchase of the Canon set of 12 Ink cartridges and I believe that these cartridges are every bit as good as Canons own products and I have hundreds of pictures to prove it I would highly recommend these inks and the shipping ordered on a Monday and received on a Wednesday excellent service.

Most Liked Negative Review

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I had repeated incidents where the printer failed to print. I tried repeated cleaning, deep cleaning, and testing and finally received a good print product. This process was necessary each time I tried to print. Finally, I replaced the large black ink tank with another LD large black tank. The replaced tank was nearly, but not quite, empty. At first, the replacement tank performed as expected, but shortly thereafter it began to report being nearly empty, then finally as empty. When examined, it was still about 3/4 full. LD has been reponsive about replacing nonfunctioning ink cartridges, but limits their warranty to one year after purchase. Often my ink use is low so the replacement cartridges remain in inventory for months before needed. Fortunately, a local office supply store sells genuine Cannon print supplies, but at 3X the price of LD. I continue to buy from LD for low price and tolerate the occasional disappointment with product quality, even when sometimes beyond the warranty period.

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5/18/2017

5.0

I'm buying this product again and again

By Dan

from Jessup, MD

Comments about PGI220 & CLI221 Set of 12 Ink cartridges for Canon:

Excellent value - great product
I recommended to all my friends

5/15/2017

5.0

Repeat customers for a good reason

By Howard Bones

from Kitsap, WA

Comments about Canon Compatible CLI221 Yellow Ink:

We can't find ink cartridges around here for our printers. They can order them but why should we pay extra for ink?

Service and delivery comments:

Fast shipping, reasonable rates with options.

5/15/2017

5.0

We will continue to do business here.

By Howard Bones

from Kitsap, WA

Comments about Canon Compatible CLI221 Magenta Ink:

These ink cartridges work as well as the factory ones but are less expensive.

Service and delivery comments:

Fast shipping with a variety of shipping options.

5/15/2017

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Repeat buyers and will keep using them.

By Howard Bones

from Kitsap, WA

Comments about Canon Compatible CLI221 Cyan Ink:

These ink cartridges work great and are very reasonable in cost.

Service and delivery comments:

Fast shipping with a good variety of shipping choices.

5/15/2017

5.0

We are repeat buyers and will continue to come back here,

By Howard Bones

from Kitsap, WA

Comments about Compatible CLI221 Black Ink for Canon:

We like the products and they work as well as the factory ones but are far less expensive.

5/13/2017

5.0

Excellent

By Lou

from Castle Rock

Comments about PGI220 & CLI221 Set of 12 Ink cartridges for Canon:

Good cost they work !! Just awesome

5/11/2017

5.0

good

By bunk

from ohio

Comments about Compatible Canon PGI-220 & CLI-221: 1 Pigment Bk PGI-220 & 1 Each of CLI-221 (Bk, C, M, Y) Ink:

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5/11/2017

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

First time buyer

By HorseLady

from Denver, CO

Comments about Compatible PGI220 Pigment Black Ink for Canon:

Easy to use. Print is not as dense as my usual Canon ink, therefore I find that I have to set my printer to high quality print instead of standard print, which looks too light

5/9/2017

5.0

Highly Satidified

By Chief Whitecloud

from Ypsilanti, MI.

Comments about PGI220 & CLI221 Set of 12 Ink cartridges for Canon:

I have been very satisfied with LD INKS. Fast delivery and great prices. I highly recommend LD PRODUCTS.

5/8/2017

5.0

Great product and service

By JRH

from Hollister CA.

Comments about PGI220 & CLI221 Set of 12 Ink cartridges for Canon:

Fit my printer and worked without a problem

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