
Canon
Canon 1595C001 GI-290 Black MegaTank Ink Bottle
★★★★★
Canon's GI-290 Black MegaTank ink bottle delivers thousands of pages of sharp, pigment-based black text.
$22.00*
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Overview
Key Features
Pigment based ink formulation for long lasting dark black text
Designed for Canon Mega Tank Printers
Genuine Canon ink bottles allow free access to Premium content via creative park Premium
Package Dimensions : 5.8 L x 22.0 H x 6.0 W (centimeters)
Specifications
Brand
Canon
Model
1595C001
Product Name
GI-290 Black MegaTank Ink Bottle
Ink Type
Pigment-based
Ink Color
Black
Compatible Printers
Canon PIXMA G4200, G3200, G1200, G2200, G4210
Package Dimensions
5.8 cm (L) x 22.0 cm (H) x 6.0 cm (W)
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Pigment-based black ink produces crisp, long-lasting text that resists smudging
- Extremely high page yield of up to 6,000 pages per bottle keeps cost-per-page very low
- Mess-free keyed bottle design prevents spills and ensures ink goes into the correct tank
- Genuine Canon ink provides access to Creative Park Premium content at no extra cost
👎 Cons
- Only compatible with Canon MegaTank printers, limiting use to a small range of models
- Higher upfront cost per bottle compared to third-party ink alternatives
- Single black bottle only — color ink must be purchased separately
- Pigment ink is optimized for text; photo printing quality depends primarily on the separate color dye inks
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages can the GI-290 Black ink bottle print?
Canon's MegaTank system is designed for high-volume printing. A single GI-290 black ink bottle can print approximately 6,000 pages of black text, though actual yield varies with document content and print settings.
Is this ink pigment-based or dye-based?
The GI-290 Black is pigment-based, which produces sharper, more durable black text that resists smudging and fading better than dye-based inks. The color GI-290 bottles (cyan, magenta, yellow) are dye-based.
Which Canon printers are compatible with the GI-290 Black ink bottle?
The GI-290 Black is compatible with Canon MegaTank printers including the PIXMA G4200, G3200, G1200, G2200, and G4210. Check Canon's compatibility list for additional supported models.
How do I refill the ink tank on a MegaTank printer?
Each GI-290 bottle has a keyed nozzle designed to fit only the correct tank opening. You simply flip the bottle upside down, insert it into the matching ink tank port, and the ink flows in by gravity. The bottle stops dispensing automatically when the tank is full.
Does using genuine Canon ink bottles provide any additional benefits?
Yes, genuine Canon GI-290 ink bottles unlock free access to Creative Park Premium, Canon's library of premium printable content including greeting cards, calendars, and craft projects.