Canon 2950B001 CL-221 Ink Tank (Gray)

Price: $12.99
Manufacturer: Canon Office Products


Professional Quality Monochrome Prints

Information

• Color: Gray
• Brand: Canon
• Model: 2950B001
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 4.40" h x .90" w x 3.50" l, .22 pounds

• Reduces graininess and stabilizes gray balance with neutral gray tone
• Smart LED with Canon logo

Product Reviews

Buy this ink. Buy several. You'll need them!
This ink is used in the Canon MP980. Here's what Canon doesn't tell you. While the printer has six (6!) ink cartridges, if any one of the six is completely out -- even if you are not using that one at the moment -- your printer is dead in the water. Zero, zip, nada.

And no store sells them locally! (At this time, in my area.) So if it's an emergency, you're a goner.

The following do not carry the GY221 in the store _nor_ on their websites (at the time I'm writing this): Best Buy, Costco, Office Depot, Office Max, Target, and Walmart. Staples does not carry it in the store, but it is available on their website. Amazon is your friend. And it's cheaper than Staples. But internet purchases take time to arrive.

So do yourself a favor and avoid the "dead printer syndrome" by buying several now. You'll be glad you did.

In agreement with most other reviewers
Amazon does offer the lowest price on the Canon CLI ink cartridges. But the price for these inks, IMO, are still pretty high, especially considering the size of the cartridges. If MP980's CLI and PGI ink costs decrease in the future (hopefully real soon!), then the rating would definitely increase to 5 stars.

Thank you Amazon reviewers for all your comments. Because I thoroughly reviewed these products (online and in-store) and the associated commentaries, I now know that it's best to order these inks through Amazon (until some other seller offers lower pricing). I will also be sure to keep extra inks on hand;so I never have to experience down-time with my MP980.

I love the Canon PIXMA MP980, and knew beforehand what to expect as far as print quality and associated costs. So I have no complaints about the printer itself (other than its costly inks). But, I do think one gets what they pay for, and I do tend to go for better quality items.
Thank you Amazon and Amazon Reviewers.

Excellent Transaction
I received the printer ink before expected and it was packaged well, incurring no damages and the price was very competitive. I couldn't have experienced a better transaction. I'd have no reluctance in doing business with this seller or making a purchase with this seller in the future.