Canon 2946B017 CLI-221 4-Color Value Pack - Cyan Magenta Yellow Black

Canon CLI-221 BCMY 4-Color Ink Value Pack - Complete Photo Printing Solution

Maximize your photo printing value and performance with the Canon CLI-221 BCMY 4-Color Ink Value Pack. This comprehensive bundle includes four essential dye-based color ink cartridges—Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow—delivering vibrant, long-lasting photos with exceptional color accuracy and ChromaLife100+ archival quality. Perfect for photographers and creative professionals who demand professional-quality color output while enjoying significant cost savings compared to purchasing cartridges individually.

Key Features

• Complete 4-Color System: Includes CLI-221 Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow cartridges for comprehensive photo printing coverage
• ChromaLife100+ Technology: Delivers vibrant, fade-resistant photos with museum-quality archival performance when paired with genuine Canon photo papers
• Superior Color Accuracy: Advanced dye-based ink formulation ensures true-to-life color reproduction with exceptional vibrancy and depth
• Rich Photo Black: Dye-based black ink provides smooth tonal gradations and deep shadow detail for professional photographic prints
• Individual Ink Tanks: Replace only depleted colors, reducing waste and maximizing cost efficiency throughout the cartridge lifecycle
• Genuine Canon Quality: Original OEM cartridges precision-engineered for optimal performance, reliability, and printer longevity
• Value Pack Savings: Significant cost savings compared to purchasing individual cartridges separately
• High Page Yield: Extended capacity delivers excellent value for photo printing projects and creative workflows

Technical Specifications

• Product Code: 2946B017
• Package Contents: 4 ink cartridges
• Cartridge Models Included:
  • 1 × CLI-221 Black (Photo Black)
  • 1 × CLI-221 Cyan
  • 1 × CLI-221 Magenta
  • 1 × CLI-221 Yellow
• Ink Technology: Dye-based color ink system
• Color System: ChromaLife100+ for archival photo quality
• Cartridge Type: Individual ink tank system
• Manufacturer: Canon Inc.
• Authenticity: Genuine Canon OEM cartridges
• UPC: 660685118874

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 Ink System

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

• PGI-220 Pigment Black (sold separately): For sharp, water-resistant text on plain paper
• CLI-221 Color Inks (this pack): Four dye-based inks for vibrant photo printing with rich blacks, accurate colors, and smooth gradations

Ideal Applications

• Professional photo printing with vibrant, accurate color reproduction
• Portrait and event photography requiring natural skin tones
• Landscape and nature photography with rich, saturated colors
• Fine art reproduction and gallery-quality prints
• Wedding photography and client deliverables
• Creative projects, scrapbooking, and photo albums
• Marketing materials, brochures, and presentations
• High-volume photo printing operations seeking cost efficiency

Why Choose the Canon CLI-221 BCMY Value Pack?

This comprehensive 4-color ink value pack represents the ideal solution for photographers and creative professionals who demand exceptional photo quality and color accuracy. The CLI-221 series utilizes advanced dye-based ink technology that delivers superior color vibrancy, smooth tonal gradations, and rich shadow detail that pigment inks cannot match.

Canon's ChromaLife100+ system, when used with genuine Canon inks and photo papers, delivers prints with fade resistance comparable to traditional photo lab processing. The combination of photo black, cyan, magenta, and yellow inks ensures accurate color reproduction across the entire spectrum, from vibrant primaries to subtle pastels and deep, rich blacks.

The individual ink tank design means you only replace depleted colors, maximizing efficiency and reducing overall printing costs. By purchasing this value pack, you receive all four essential color cartridges at a significant discount compared to individual purchases, ensuring you're always ready to print while maximizing your investment.

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. Each cartridge undergoes rigorous quality control testing to ensure consistent performance, reliable operation, and the vibrant, long-lasting prints your creative work deserves.

Professional Photo Quality, Exceptional Value: Trust the Canon CLI-221 BCMY Value Pack to deliver vibrant, fade-resistant photographic prints with accurate color reproduction and archival longevity while providing outstanding cost savings and convenience.