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Canon® CLI-221BK Black Ink Cartridge

Item # 901-CLI221BK Model # 2946B001

• Type: Inkjet • Pack Type: Single • Color: Black

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Canon® CLI-221BK black ink cartridge designed for use with PIXMA iP3600, iP4600, MP620, MP980, MX860 and PIXUS MP610 Produces crisper, sharper printouts; meets exacting standards which result in outstanding documents Got a question? Give us a call and we'll help! Call 1-800-789-1331.

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Compatability: Compatible for OEM # :

OEM
Technical Information: Pack Type :

Single; Type :

Inkjet; Color :

Black; Yield (up to) :

815 Pages; Coverage :

5%; Manufacturer :

Canon, Inc; Manufacturer Website Address :

www.usa.canon.com; Device Type :

Inkjet Printer
Item Information: High Yield :

No; Multipack :

No
Miscellaneous: Brand :

Canon; Country of Origin :

JAP
Weight: Weight :

0.09 lbs. per Each

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Canon� CLI-221BK Black Ink Cartridge

4.1

(based on 452 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to replace (327)
Clean replacement (322)
Dries quickly (277)
Sharp tones & colors (272)
Long lasting color (182)

Cons

Short cartridge life (189)
Too expensive (147)
Smears easily (9)
Dull tones & colors (4)
Color fades (3)

Best Uses

Everyday documents (329)
Photos (221)
Graphics & charts (166)
Professional documents (133)
Everyday use (16)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Frequent user (288), Heavy duty user (75), Infrequent user (63), Budget shopper (11), Midrange shopper (9)
- Primary use:
- Personal (351), Business (93)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (19)

Reviewed by 452 customers

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3/28/2013

3.0

Great color but it goes fast

By The Dude

from Central, NC

About Me Heavy Duty User

Pros

Click To Fit
Dries Quickly
Easy install
Easy to Replace
Good Packaging

Cons

Cost Versus Longevity
Too Expensive

Best Uses

Everyday documents
Photos Are Great

Comments about Canon� CLI-221BK Black Ink Cartridge:

Canon should just give you the printer because they make all their money on refills. Staples has good coupons and you can save when you buy multipacks. Always, have a backup of each color on hand. The day you forget is the day of the big conference tomorrow.

3/22/2013

4.0

It's simple, it's reasonably priced

By lisa

from philadelphia, pa

About Me Frequent User

Pros

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

Cons

Short Cartridge Life

Best Uses

Everyday documents

Comments about Canon� CLI-221BK Black Ink Cartridge:

it works fine, price is reasonable. It's easy to replace and color is okay for everyday docs. Not in love with the picture quality, but I have a photo printer for that. I have a good knowledge of printers and for a low price printer that my children use to print black and white docs for school you can't get a better value for your money.

3/21/2013

5.0

It's a very good product!

By Joe

from Patterson,Ca

About Me Frequent User

Pros

Clean Replacement
Dries Quickly
Easy to Replace
Long Cartridge Life
Long Lasting Color

Cons

Too Expensive

Best Uses

Everyday documents
Professional Documents

Comments about Canon� CLI-221BK Black Ink Cartridge:

I am very happy with this product. It's a little expensive but works very good. It does not smear and it last a long time. I use this in regular basis.Dries very fast, very easy to instal, they pay good for empty cartridges, wich helps to buy the next time. I definetly would recommend this product to all my friends and family. Staples is a great store were you can find everything you need for your office and many other household products at reasonable prices. People ther are very helpfull!

3/15/2013

5.0

Works just as promised!

By Richard

from Centerville, OH

About Me Frequent User

Pros

Easy to Replace
Long Cartridge Life
Long Lasting Color
Sharp Tones & Colors

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday documents
Graphics & Charts
Photos
Professional Documents

Comments about Canon� CLI-221BK Black Ink Cartridge:

I had tried some less expensive, supposedly "equivalent" inks. They caused sludge to form around the printhead, gave poor quality printing and eventually no printing. Cleaning the printhead and switching back to Canon inks restored the excellent quality printing of my Pixma MP620 printer.

3/14/2013

5.0

Good Product

By Woody

from Atwater, CA

About Me Frequent User

Pros

Clean Replacement
Dries Quickly
Easy to Replace
Sharp Tones & Colors

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Canon� CLI-221BK Black Ink Cartridge:

Good Product

3/14/2013

5.0

Great quality and value

By Dr. J.

from Naples, FL

Pros

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

Cons

Short Cartridge Life
Too Expensive

Best Uses

Everyday documents
Professional Documents

Comments about Canon� CLI-221BK Black Ink Cartridge:

Good overall value for this product.

3/14/2013

5.0

Good Color

By Tom

from Brewster M.A.

About Me Frequent User

Pros

Clean Replacement
Dries Quickly
Easy to Replace
Sharp Tones & Colors

Cons

Short Cartridge Life
Too Expensive

Best Uses

Everyday documents
Graphics & Charts
Photos

Comments about Canon� CLI-221BK Black Ink Cartridge:

While the ink lasts it is good!

3/14/2013

5.0

works great

By specialprojectsgirl

from La Canada Flintridge, CA

About Me Frequent User

Pros

Clean Replacement
Easy to Replace
More Expensive Than House

Cons

Short Cartridge Life
Too Expensive

Best Uses

Everyday documents
Graphics & Charts

Comments about Canon� CLI-221BK Black Ink Cartridge:

More expensive than house brands.

3/8/2013

5.0

Canon 221 ink

By lynn postcard

from north attlebor,ma

About Me Budget Shopper

Pros

Reliable

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday Use

Comments about Canon� CLI-221BK Black Ink Cartridge:

Very easy to purchase ink at Staples and turn in old empty ink container. Easy to find in store and always easy checkout experience. I do like my Canon Printer and ink cartridges are easy to install

3/7/2013

2.0

My printer needs two cartridges

By Kd

from Ohio

About Me Frequent User

Pros

Easy to Replace

Cons

Short Cartridge Life
Too Expensive

Best Uses

Everyday documents

Comments about Canon� CLI-221BK Black Ink Cartridge:

Ink cartridge ok. Printer cartridges (total) are almost the same cost of the printer.

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This product is compatible with these printers:
Canon PIXMA iP3600, PIXMA iP4600, PIXMA iP4700, PIXMA MP540, PIXMA MP550, PIXMA MP560, PIXMA MP620, PIXMA MP630, PIXMA MP640, PIXMA MP980, PIXMA MP990, PIXMA MX860, PIXMA MX870, PIXMA PMFP1, PIXMA PMFP3, PIXMA SFP1, PIXMA SFP2, PIXUS MP610, PIXUS MX860