Canon CLI521, PGI520, Printing Ink WITH CHIP – Multipack Set of 5 Canon Compatible Printer Ink Cartridges for CANON PIXMA iP3600 iP4600, iP4700, MP540, MP 550, MP560, MP620, MP630, MP640, MP980, MP990, MX860 Printer Inks PGI 520BK, CLI 521Y, CLI 521M, CLI 521C, CLI 521BK,) High Capacity Inks
Posted by Notcot on Sep 15, 2010 in Peripherals & Accessories |
Product Description
FirstCallInks CLI521 / PGI520 WITH CHIP – Multipack Set of 5 Canon Compatible Printer Ink Cartridges for CANON PIXMAiP3600 iP4600, iP4700, MP540, MP 550, MP560, MP620, MP630, MP640, MP980, MP990, MX860 – (Contains: PGI-520BK, CLI-521BK, CLI-521C, CLI-521Y, CLI-521M)
- High Quality Guaranteed
- Manufacturered to ISO9001 Standards
- High Capacity Cartridges – Black 21ml – Cyan/Yellow/Magenta 10.5ml
I was very happy with my purchase. I had previously bought compatible ink up town but then discovered that I had to remove the chip from the original and attach it to the compatible. I did not manage to complete this operation successfully so that purchase is no good to me. I thought I would be forced, in future, to buy the originals but decided to give compatible ink one more try. I went for the cheapest option I could find that claimed to be pre-chipped. The order arrived next day and I experienced no problem whatsoever with the installation of the ink and the results have been more than adequate.I will buy this ink again.
Rating: 5 / 5
I own an MP630 Canon printer. Like everyone else, I wasn’t impressed with the cost of replacing all 5 ink tanks; as everyone knows, this is where the manufacturers make their money and rip us off. So I very cautiously looked at my options with compatibles, which (probably quite rightly) have earned a bad reputation.
I’m big on my photography and top of my list of priorities was print quality, I can’t really compromise on this and would have to stick with Canon inks if the compatibles didn’t perform the same or better.
After much research I decided to run with these compatibles. I already had an A4 colour print using my Canon inks and Canon glossy paper, using a professional high-resolution test image designed specifically for testing printer and ink/colour performance. I replaced my Canon inks with these compatibles and repeated the same test on the same paper.
The results are outstanding, identical to the original Canon inks if not better in a couple of areas of the image! Amazing. Tones are bang on. I’m now testing ink fade by placing the two images in direct sunlight for a while and will update this review if I see any degradation.
The inks came well packaged, branded as “Computer Essentials” and are made in China. The tanks themselves seem to be the same build quality as Canon’s, complete with ink guard (which needs to be twisted off before use) and chip to inform the printer and PC of ink levels. Perfectly straight forward to install.
I’ll certainly be purchasing these again in future. Printing all of my colour photo’s just got a lot cheaper.
Hope you find this review helpful.
Rating: 5 / 5
Unbelievable value – and cartridges print just as good as originals. Order arrived very promptly. Can’t be faulted and can highly recommend this supplier.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought these back in February to replace the original Canon inks delivered with the printer. All individual tanks have a chip which worked no problem, the printer recognised the inks without kicking them out as unknown replacements.
I have used these inks for a variety of different jobs including direct DVD printing and photo printing and I have to say I’m very pleased with the results. I couldn’t see much, or any, difference from the originals.
I’m definitely going to use these again and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them to anyone looking at great value replacement inks.
Rating: 5 / 5
Having just bought the printer from Argos I discovered it did not come with ink so I purchased through First Call Inks at Amazon. The product arrived the next day, worked perectly and was a third of the price from Argos. Would certainly buy again and recommend to all. Very satisfied customer
Rating: 5 / 5