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Product Features
Product Overview
The Canon CLI-251C Cyan Ink Cartridge is an original OEM consumable designed for reliable performance in compatible Canon PIXMA inkjet printers. This standard-yield cartridge delivers 304 pages of cyan output, making it a practical choice for everyday printing needs where color accuracy and consistency matter.
As a genuine Canon product, this cartridge ensures 100% compatibility with the printer's hardware and software systems, eliminating the risk of print quality issues or printer damage that can occur with third-party alternatives. The cartridge features ChromaLife100+ technology, which helps produce prints with enhanced durability and fade resistance when used with compatible Canon photo papers.
Relevant factors for this section include Print Technology, Print Color, Yield Type, Compatibility. 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.
Technical Overview
This cyan ink cartridge utilizes Canon's proprietary inkjet technology to deliver precise color reproduction and consistent droplet placement. The standard yield rating of 304 pages is based on ISO/IEC 24711 or similar testing methodologies under typical printing conditions, providing a reliable benchmark for estimating consumable costs and replacement intervals.
The ChromaLife100+ feature enhances print longevity by optimizing ink formulation and paper interaction, resulting in prints that resist fading and environmental factors better than basic inks. This makes the cartridge suitable for documents and photos where archival quality is desirable.
Relevant factors for this section include Print Technology, Print Color, Yield Type, Compatibility. 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.
Key Product Advantages
The CLI-251C cartridge offers peace of mind through its OEM construction and tested performance metrics. Users benefit from consistent cyan output that matches Canon's color profiles, ensuring that presentations, marketing materials, and personal projects maintain their intended visual impact.
Genuine Compatibility
As an original Canon product, this cartridge is engineered to work seamlessly with specific PIXMA printer models, ensuring optimal print quality, reliable page yields, and full functionality without voiding printer warranties.
- Prevents print head clogs
- Maintains color calibration
- Supports all printer features
Cost-Effective Standard Yield
With a 304-page yield, this cartridge balances upfront cost with sufficient capacity for regular printing tasks, reducing the frequency of replacements while keeping per-page costs manageable for home offices, small businesses, and educational environments.
Deployment / Use Cases
This cyan ink cartridge is ideal for environments where color printing is part of routine operations but doesn't require high-volume capacity. Its standard yield makes it suitable for periodic color document printing, occasional photo printing, and mixed-use scenarios where cyan ink is consumed at a moderate pace.
Common deployment settings include home offices printing school projects and family photos, small businesses producing marketing flyers and client presentations, and educational institutions creating visual aids and classroom materials. The cartridge's compatibility with multiple PIXMA models provides flexibility for users with different printer configurations.
Home & Office Printing
Supports everyday color printing needs like documents, graphs, and photos with reliable quality and manageable consumable costs.
Creative & Educational Use
Delivers accurate cyan tones for art projects, presentations, and learning materials where color fidelity enhances communication and engagement.
Highlights
- Original Canon OEM cyan ink cartridge for guaranteed compatibility
- Standard yield of 304 pages per cartridge for cost-effective printing
- ChromaLife100+ technology for enhanced print durability and fade resistance
- Designed for Canon PIXMA inkjet printers including MG, iP, MX, and iX series
- Inkjet print technology ensures precise color reproduction
- Manufacturer part number 6514B001 for easy identification and ordering
- Suitable for home, office, educational, and small business environments
- Helps maintain printer warranty and performance when used as intended
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canon, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 6514B001 |
| Brand Name | Canon |
| Product Series | CLI |
| Product Model | CLI-251C |
| Product Name | CLI-251C Cyan Ink Tank |
| Product Condition | Original |
| Package Type | OEM |
| Product Type | Ink Cartridge |
| Technical Information | |
| Print Technology | Inkjet |
| Print Color | Cyan |
| Yield Type | Standard |
| Typical Print Yield | 304 Pages |
| Features | ChromaLife100+ |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Canon PIXMA Printer MG6320 Canon PIXMA Printer iP7220 Canon PIXMA Printer MX722 Canon PIXMA Printer MX922 Canon PIXMA Printer iP8720 Canon PIXMA Printer iX6820 Canon PIXMA Printer MG5422 Canon PIXMA Printer MG5520 Canon PIXMA Printer MG5522 Canon PIXMA Printer MG5620 Canon PIXMA Printer MG6420 Canon PIXMA Printer MG6620 Canon PIXMA Printer MG7120 Canon PIXMA Printer MG7520 Canon PIXMA Printer MG5622 Canon PIXMA Printer MG5420 |
FAQ
What is the page yield of this Canon CLI-251C cyan ink cartridge?
This Canon CLI-251C cyan ink cartridge has a standard yield of 304 pages. This yield is based on typical printing conditions under standardized testing methodologies, providing a reliable estimate for planning consumable replacements and calculating printing costs in environments like home offices or small businesses.
Which Canon printers are compatible with the CLI-251C cartridge?
The CLI-251C cyan ink cartridge is compatible with multiple Canon PIXMA inkjet printer models, including the MG6320, iP7220, MX722, MX922, iP8720, iX6820, MG5422, MG5520, MG5522, MG5620, MG6420, MG6620, MG7120, MG7520, MG5622, and MG5420. Always verify your specific printer model against this list before purchase to ensure proper fit and functionality.
What does ChromaLife100+ mean for print quality?
ChromaLife100+ is Canon's technology that enhances print durability by optimizing ink formulation and paper interaction. When used with compatible Canon photo papers, it helps prints resist fading and environmental factors, resulting in longer-lasting photos and documents with maintained color vibrancy—ideal for archival projects or materials displayed in typical indoor conditions.
Is this cartridge an original Canon OEM product?
Yes, this is an original Canon OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) ink cartridge with part number 6514B001. It is manufactured by Canon to meet exact specifications for compatibility, yield, and print quality, ensuring reliable performance and preserving your printer's warranty compared to third-party or remanufactured alternatives.
What is the difference between standard yield and other yield types?
Standard yield indicates a moderate page capacity designed for typical printing frequencies, balancing upfront cost and replacement intervals. For the CLI-251C, this means 304 pages. Other yield types like high-yield or extra-high-yield offer more pages per cartridge, often at a higher initial price, and are suited for heavier printing volumes where fewer changes are preferred.
Can I use this cyan cartridge for black-and-white printing?
No, this is a cyan ink cartridge specifically for color printing. It produces cyan tones as part of the CMYK color model. For black-and-white documents, you would need a compatible black ink cartridge. Using color cartridges for monochrome printing is inefficient and may deplete color inks unnecessarily without producing true black output.