Canon 2947B001 CLI-221 Cyan Ink Cartridge - Dye-Based Photo Ink

Canon CLI-221 Cyan Ink Cartridge - Premium Dye-Based Photo Ink

Achieve stunning, vibrant blue tones and accurate color reproduction with the Canon CLI-221 Cyan Ink Cartridge. Engineered with advanced dye-based ink technology, this genuine Canon cartridge delivers exceptional color vibrancy and smooth gradations for professional-quality photographic prints. Part of Canon's ChromaLife100+ system, the CLI-221 Cyan ensures long-lasting photos with brilliant color accuracy and archival quality when paired with genuine Canon photo papers.

Key Features

• Dye-Based Cyan Ink: Delivers vibrant, true-to-life blue tones with exceptional color saturation for professional photographic prints
• ChromaLife100+ Technology: Provides superior fade resistance and archival quality for photos that maintain their vibrancy for generations
• Superior Color Accuracy: Advanced dye formulation ensures precise cyan reproduction for accurate color balance across all images
• Smooth Tonal Gradations: Delivers seamless color transitions in skies, water, and other cyan-dominant subjects
• Genuine Canon Quality: Original OEM cartridge precision-engineered for optimal performance and reliability with Canon PIXMA printers
• Individual Ink System: Replace only the cyan cartridge when depleted, reducing waste and maximizing cost efficiency
• High Page Yield: Delivers excellent value with substantial coverage for photo printing projects
• Consistent Performance: Works seamlessly with Canon's 5-ink system for exceptional color accuracy and print quality

Technical Specifications

• Product Code: 2947B001
• Cartridge Model: CLI-221 Cyan
• Ink Type: Dye-based cyan ink
• Color: Cyan
• Cartridge Type: Individual ink tank
• Technology: ChromaLife100+ archival system
• Manufacturer: Canon Inc.
• Authenticity: Genuine Canon OEM cartridge
• UPC: 013803094527

Printer Compatibility

Compatible with Canon PIXMA printer series including:

• PIXMA iP3600, iP4600, iP4700
• PIXMA MP560, MP620, MP640, MP980, MP990
• PIXMA MX860, MX870

Understanding Canon's 5-Ink System

Canon PIXMA printers utilize a sophisticated 5-ink system for optimal photo quality:

• PGI-220 Pigment Black: For sharp, water-resistant text on plain paper
• CLI-221 Black: For rich photo blacks and smooth gradations
• CLI-221 Cyan (this cartridge): For vibrant blues and accurate color balance
• CLI-221 Magenta: For rich reds and magentas
• CLI-221 Yellow: For bright yellows and warm tones

Ideal Applications

• Landscape photography featuring skies, water, and blue tones
• Portrait photography requiring accurate skin tone reproduction
• Professional photo printing with vibrant color accuracy
• Fine art reproduction and gallery prints
• Wedding and event photography
• Marketing materials and brochures with rich color
• Photo albums and scrapbooking projects
• Any photographic work requiring precise cyan reproduction

Why Choose Genuine Canon CLI-221 Cyan?

The Canon CLI-221 Cyan cartridge is an essential component of Canon's ChromaLife100+ system, designed to deliver museum-quality photo prints with exceptional longevity. Cyan is a critical color in the CMYK color model, playing a vital role in reproducing accurate blues, greens, and maintaining proper color balance across all photographic subjects.

The advanced dye-based formulation provides superior color vibrancy and smooth tonal transitions that are essential for professional-quality photographic output. Whether you're printing dramatic blue skies, serene ocean scenes, or portraits requiring accurate color balance, the CLI-221 Cyan ensures your images are reproduced with exceptional fidelity.

When used with genuine Canon photo papers, the CLI-221 Cyan ink delivers prints with fade resistance comparable to traditional photo lab processing. Genuine Canon cartridges are precision-engineered to work flawlessly with Canon PIXMA printers, ensuring optimal print quality, protecting your printer warranty, and delivering the exceptional photographic results Canon printers are designed to achieve.

The individual ink tank design means you only replace the cyan cartridge when depleted, maximizing efficiency and reducing overall printing costs. This is particularly valuable for photographers who print subjects with significant blue content, as cyan tends to be consumed more quickly in landscape and outdoor photography.

Vibrant Color, Archival Confidence: Trust the Canon CLI-221 Cyan ink cartridge to deliver brilliant, fade-resistant photographic prints with the color accuracy and longevity your images deserve.