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Product Features
Technical Overview
This ink cartridge utilizes Canon's proprietary inkjet technology to deliver professional-grade printing results. The black pigment formulation is engineered for high-resolution output with enhanced color accuracy, ensuring your documents maintain their intended appearance.
The cartridge's design integrates seamlessly with Canon PIXMA printer mechanisms, providing dependable performance throughout the ink supply's lifespan. Each cartridge undergoes quality control to meet Canon's manufacturing standards for reliability and output consistency.
Relevant factors for this section include Print Technology, Print Color, Compatibility, Country of Origin. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
The PGI-280 XL cartridge offers several advantages for users seeking reliable printing performance with genuine Canon supplies.
Original Canon Quality
As a genuine Canon component, this cartridge ensures optimal printer performance, ink formulation compatibility, and output consistency that matches the printer's original specifications.
- Manufactured to Canon's exact standards
- Guaranteed compatibility with PIXMA systems
- Consistent ink flow and drying characteristics
Enhanced Print Performance
The black ink formulation delivers professional-grade results with sharp text edges, deep black density, and resistance to smudging or bleeding on various paper types.
- High-resolution output capability
- Optimized for both text and graphics
- Consistent color accuracy across prints
Deployment / Use Cases
This Canon PGI-280 XL Black Ink Cartridge serves as the primary black ink supply for compatible Canon PIXMA printers in various environments.
Home office users benefit from the cartridge's reliable performance for everyday printing tasks including documents, school assignments, and personal projects. Small business environments can utilize this supply for professional correspondence, marketing materials, and internal documentation where print quality matters.
Relevant factors for this section include Print Technology, Print Color, Compatibility, Country of Origin. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Document Production
Ideal for text-heavy printing including reports, letters, contracts, and forms where sharp, readable text is essential.
Mixed Media Printing
Suitable for documents combining text with graphics, charts, or photographs where both black text quality and integrated color elements matter.
Highlights
- Genuine Canon original ink cartridge for guaranteed compatibility
- Black ink formulation optimized for high-resolution output
- Designed for Canon PIXMA printer series compatibility
- Produces sharp text with professional-grade contrast
- Delivers vibrant colors in mixed document printing
- Manufactured in Japan to Canon's quality standards
- PGI-280 XL model provides extended capacity
- Inkjet technology ensures precise droplet placement
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canon, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2021C001 |
| Brand Name | Canon |
| Product Series | PGI |
| Product Model | PGI-280 XL |
| Product Name | PGI-280 XL Black Ink Tank |
| Product Condition | Original |
| Product Type | Ink Cartridge |
| Technical Information | |
| Print Technology | Inkjet |
| Print Color | Black |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Canon PIXMA Printer TS8120 Canon PIXMA Printer TS6120 Canon PIXMA Printer TR7520 Canon PIXMA Printer TR8520 Canon PIXMA Printer TS9120 Canon PIXMA Printer TR7820 Canon PIXMA Printer TR8540 Canon PIXMA Printer TS6220 Canon PIXMA Printer TS8220 Canon PIXMA Printer TS9521C Canon PIXMA Printer TS9520 Canon PIXMA Printer TS702 Canon PIXMA Printer TS6320 Canon PIXMA Printer TS8320 Canon PIXMA Printer TS8222 Canon PIXMA Printer TS8322 Canon PIXMA Printer TR8620 Canon PIXMA Printer TR8622 Canon PIXMA Printer TR7620 |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
FAQ
Which Canon printers are compatible with the PGI-280 XL cartridge?
The Canon PGI-280 XL Black Ink Cartridge is compatible with multiple PIXMA printer models including TS8120, TS6120, TR7520, TR8520, TS9120, TR7820, TR8540, TS6220, TS8220, TS9521C, TS9520, TS702, TS6320, TS8320, TS8222, TS8322, TR8620, TR8622, and TR7620. Always verify your specific printer model against this compatibility list before purchasing.
What does 'Original' mean for this ink cartridge?
The 'Original' designation indicates this is a genuine Canon-manufactured component, not a third-party or compatible alternative. Original cartridges are engineered specifically for Canon printers with precise ink formulations, mechanical tolerances, and electronic components that ensure optimal performance and reliability with your printing system.
What print technology does this cartridge use?
This cartridge utilizes inkjet printing technology, which employs microscopic droplets of ink precisely placed on paper to create text and images. Canon's proprietary inkjet system in PIXMA printers works with this cartridge to deliver high-resolution output with sharp text definition and accurate color reproduction.
Is this cartridge suitable for photo printing?
While this black cartridge contributes to photo printing when used alongside color cartridges in compatible printers, it's specifically optimized for black text and grayscale elements. For full-color photo printing, you would typically use this black cartridge in combination with the appropriate cyan, magenta, and yellow cartridges in your PIXMA printer.
What does the 'XL' designation indicate?
The 'XL' designation typically indicates extended capacity or higher page yield compared to standard cartridges. While specific yield numbers aren't provided in the , XL cartridges generally contain more ink and can print more pages before requiring replacement, making them cost-effective for users with moderate to high printing volumes.
Where is this Canon ink cartridge manufactured?
This Canon PGI-280 XL Black Ink Cartridge is manufactured in Japan. Canon maintains manufacturing facilities in Japan that produce original supplies to their quality standards, ensuring consistent formulation and reliable performance across production batches.