Canon CLI-221 Ink Tank (Yellow)

by Canon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 0.9 x 4.4 inches ; 1.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001CSPUD6
• Item model number: 2949B001
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

The CLI-221 Yellow Ink Tank from Canon is designed for use with select Canon printers. It features FINE (Full Photolithographic Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) technology for enhanced sharpness and detail. Its new ink from Canon has also been formulated to offer improved coloring, gamut range, and color-fastness. COMPATIBLE WITH: PIXMA iP3600 Printer PIXMA iP4600 Printer PIXMA MP620 Wireless Printer PIXMA MP980 Wireless Printer

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars You will need plently, January 30, 2010

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William D. Funk (Port Charlotte, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon CLI-221 Ink Tank (Yellow) (Office Product)

I have a new Canon MX 860 printer. It is set on grayscale, fast. Rarely ever print in color, but this machine goes through the ink much more quickly than any other copier I have had. The manual says the copier will use color ink even in the grayscale mode. Be prepared to buy copious amounts of ink. Consumer Reports rated this printer tops, a recommended buy. They did not mention high ink consumption.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good ink, better than refurbished, July 22, 2011

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Leia Solo "Leia" (Vienna, VA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Canon CLI-221 Ink Tank (Yellow) (Office Product)

I have a printer at home that takes this ink from Canon and it works really well. I have had a previous printer that took Canon ink, and even though it is expensive, it does the job, compared to refurbished inks that say they are the same as the real ink.

Most computer technicians out there tell you to stick with the name brands of inks and toners and to NOT use the refurbished kinds, even though they are cheaper and inexpensive and look the same as the real stuff. The refurbished inks and toners can ruin your printer a lot quicker than regular expensive name brand inks and toners. You will be spending a lot of money trying to get your printer fixed or buying a new one if you use refurbished ink.

I used refurbished ink in the past for my previous printer and it died on me because one of the ink wells died and couldn't produce the right ink...it dried up considerably, whereby I had to get a brand new printer for the price of a diagnostic test on the previous printer.

All in all, lesson is this: Stick with the name brand ink and toner that your manufacturer of your printer says to use. And even though they are more expensive than the refurbished inks, stick with what is best and your printer will thank you for it. You will get richer color and contrast on each copy of print when you use regular name brand ink that is for your printer.

This ink is one of the best out there and by far it has richer colors than other inks. Canon is great for what it does.

5.0 out of 5 stars cheap. reliable, January 3, 2012

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cheap and works well. what more can i say? the tanks have lights to indicate "low" and "empty". no problems.