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Canon PGI-1200 XL Black Ink Cartridge
Canon PGI-1200 XL Black Ink Cartridge
Canon PGI-1200 XL Black Ink Cartridge
Canon PGI-1200 XL Black Ink Cartridge
Canon PGI-1200 XL Black Ink Cartridge
Canon PGI-1200 XL Black Ink Cartridge
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Canon PGI-1200 XL Black Ink Cartridge

Canon's genuine PGI-1200XL black ink cartridge delivers up to 1,200 pages of smudge-proof, highlighter-resistant text.

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Overview

The Canon PGI-1200XL Black is a high-yield pigment ink cartridge designed for Canon's MAXIFY line of business inkjet printers, including the iB4120, MB2120, MB2720, MB5120, and MB5420. The XL formulation provides up to 1,200 pages per cartridge, making it a cost-effective choice for offices and home businesses with steady black-and-white printing demands. Canon's Dual Resistant High Density ink technology produces text with exceptional density and edge definition, rivaling laser output in clarity.

What distinguishes this cartridge from standard inkjet supplies is its resistance properties. Printed output is smudge-proof once dry and stands up to highlighter markers without bleeding or feathering — a practical advantage for anyone who prints contracts, reports, or reference documents that get handled and annotated. As a genuine Canon consumable, the PGI-1200XL is engineered to work seamlessly with compatible printers, avoiding the print quality inconsistencies and potential warranty issues sometimes associated with third-party alternatives.

Key Features

Compatible with MB2120, MB2720, B2020, MB2320 (Optional) Printers.

Canon PGI-1200XL Pigment Black ink yields up to 1200 pages.

Dual Resistant High Density Inks Print with laser sharp quality!

This Ink System offers exceptionally dense and durable inks that are smudge-proof and highlighter resistant.

Don’t be fooled by imposters - look for the Canon logo on all ink packaging to ensure you’re buying Genuine Canon Ink for outstanding quality and performance you can rely on.

Specifications

Brand
Canon
Model
PGI-1200 XL Black
Ink Type
Pigment-Based
Ink Color
Black
Page Yield
Up to 1,200 pages
Compatible Printers
iB4120, MB2020, MB2120, MB2320, MB2720, MB5120, MB5420
Features
Smudge Resistant, Highlighter Resistant

Frequently Asked Questions

The cartridge is compatible with the Canon iB4120, MB2020, MB2120, MB2320, MB2720, MB5120, and MB5420 printers.
The XL designation indicates a high-yield cartridge. The PGI-1200XL Black provides a higher page yield than the standard PGI-1200, so you replace cartridges less frequently.
The PGI-1200XL uses pigment-based ink, which bonds to paper fibers for sharper text and greater resistance to smudging, water, and highlighter markers compared to dye-based inks.
Canon rates the PGI-1200XL Black at up to approximately 1,200 pages based on standard testing conditions (ISO/IEC 24711).
While third-party cartridges exist, Canon recommends genuine PGI-1200XL cartridges to ensure consistent print quality, reliable printer performance, and full warranty coverage.

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