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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: 1395

86%Recommend this product

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

PIXMA

MP980
MP990

Specifications

CLI221G	Ink Cartridge	Canon	Canon	2950B001	Photo Gray	Standard Yield	1395	0.47 cents	9	36 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

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does this work on a Cannon MX860?

David 2018-05-31

Yes, this will definitely work with Canon Pixma MX860.

2018-06-01

Maria

I want the set for the pixma990 which one do I ordere?

Larry 2015-04-16

Search for this bundle MP980BULKBB or search for MP990 and see all the options. Give us a call and we can help you place your order if needed. 888-321-2552

2015-04-17

StaffLD

What is the difference between the pigment black and regular black? I am using a Canon MP560.

KVpastor 2015-01-10

Great question! The PGI220BK is the pigment black and the CLI221BK is the dye black. Dye based cartridges are used for more vibrant photos, or when printing on glossy paper. The pigment black is used for your daily text printing needs. The difference is really in the particles of the ink!

2015-01-13

Shoshana

Loved the price

Loved the price, delivery speed was fast and they do the job

Janet

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2018-06-18

Buy, works fine!

Works great, no problems, smooth printing, great price, thanks!

Marc

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2018-06-13

I would buy this ink over and over

This is my second time buying this ink. It's a wonderful product.

Barry

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2018-06-12

Will buy again

all the items are great

John

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2018-06-11

I would but this product again.

Great price

Virginia

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2018-06-08

Great price but not able to resolve problem

Product hasn't work yet. There is much loss of ink distribution. I have removed and manually cleaned the print head with no change in quality. I have tried multiple of your cartridges with the issue. This is getting expensive and I would appreciate your help. Also, no LED cartridge indicator light.

George

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2018-06-04

Great product and good price

Cartridge works great. However, the cartridge doesn't have the LED indicator light.

George

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2018-06-04

Great Cartridge

Cartridge works great. However, the cartridge doesn't have the LED indicator light.

George

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2018-06-04

Reliability & Ease For Ink Cartridge Replacement

Excellent product & easily compatible w/my Canon MX860 printer. Good quality & prompt service appreciated.

Linda

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2018-06-01

Another problem solved

No frills, I just need ink jet refills that deliver a professional look. This is that.

Mark

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2018-05-30

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