Genuine Canon CLI-281 5-Color Ink - Review

When it comes to printing photographs or documents, a good quality ink tank is a must-have. Keeping that in mind, Canon has brought us their Genuine CLI-281 5-Color Ink Tank Combo Pack with 5 x 5" Photo Paper (2091C006) and Genuine Canon PGI-280 XL Pigment Black Ink Tank (2021C001), specially designed for PIXMA TR7520, PIXMA TR8520, PIXMA TS6120, PIXMA TS8120, and PIXMA TS9120.

This Combo Pack, which is currently holding an impressive 4.7 out of 5 stars rating with over 370 reviews, promises to create vibrant colors and image quality beyond your expectations. Starting with the CLI-281 5-Color Ink Tank, this pack includes black, cyan, magenta, yellow, and photo blue color cartridges with a yield of approximately 180 pages per cartridge.

The CLI-281 cartridges are equipped with Canon's ChromaLife100 technology, ensuring long-lasting photos and making them resistant to fading. Furthermore, if you are into scrapbooking or printing photos you want to keep for a lifetime, then this ink tank combo pack, which comes with 5 x 5" Photo Paper, is a perfect match for you. The combo pack includes 20 sheets of photo paper, with a glossy finish that captures detail and produces vivid color reproduction.

The Genuine Canon PGI-280 XL Pigment Black Ink Tank (2021C001), which is the second ink tank in this combo pack, is known for its high-density ink. It produces crisp and sharp text prints with laser-like precision, making it an ideal choice for printing professional documents. What sets this ink tank apart from its color counterparts is its yield, giving approximately 400 pages per cartridge, making it an economical option for office use.

Moreover, the ink tank is equipped with Canon's FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) technology, which means it produces clear and sharp text prints consistently. The PGI-280 XL Pigment Black Ink Tank is compatible with various types of paper, including plain paper, glossy paper, and semi-glossy paper.

One of the most appreciated aspects of the Genuine Canon CLI-281 5-Color Ink Tank Combo Pack with 5 x 5" Photo Paper + Canon PGI-280 XL Pigment Black Ink Tank is its installation process. The cartridges are easy to install and can be done in a matter of seconds. It comes with clear instructions, and even if it's your first time installing an ink tank, you won't have any problems. The ink tanks are also designed to communicate with your printer, providing you with updates on ink levels.

However, some users have complained that the ink tanks get depleted too quickly, and this combo pack is not cost-effective in the long run. This issue primarily depends on the number of prints and the quality of the prints, so it's always better to print realistically and optimize your printer settings. On the other hand, many users have stated that they have been using this combo pack for an extended period, and it has produced consistent, high-quality prints.

Conclusion:

Overall, the Genuine Canon CLI-281 5-Color Ink Tank Combo Pack with 5 x 5" Photo Paper + Canon PGI-280 XL Pigment Black Ink Tank is a wise investment. For photographers and scrapbookers who want high-quality prints with vivid colors and long-lasting durability, this combo pack, with its ChromaLife100 technology, is the perfect choice. Furthermore, if you want to use your printer for professional and office use, then the PGI-280 XL Pigment Black Ink Tank is a must-have to produce sharp and clear prints. While the cost-effectiveness of this combo pack is subject to the user's printing requirements, it's safe to say that Canon has successfully produced a reliable and efficient ink tank combo pack.

Genuine Canon CLI-281 5-Color Ink

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