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BCI-3EC

Cartridge Comparison Guide

Cartridge Types
Ink & Toner Basics
Number of Pages & Shelf Life

Cartridge Type

	Genuine or OEM (Original) Cartridges	Remanufactured Cartridges	Compatible Cartridges
Description	OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer, meaning the cartridge was made by the same company that made your printer. Original brand cartridges are very reliable and sometimes the only option if your printer is new to market or uncommon.	Remanufactured ink is a genuine brand cartridge that has gone through one cycle of use. After use, the cartridge is recycled, acquired by a remanufacturing facility and put through a rigorous professional refurbishing process. During the refurbishing process the cartridge is disassembled, thoroughly cleaned and tested for quality. It's then carefully refilled, tested again and brought back to life. Buying remanufactured prevents one less cartridge from ending up in a landfill.	A compatible cartridge is a brand new ink cartridge built by a manufacturer other than your printer. It's like buying the generic version of the genuine brand. Most are uniquely designed to differentiate from genuine cartridges. Despite any structural difference you may notice, the cartridge will still fit in your machine and print a full yield, just like the original brand.
Price Factors	Many printer manufacturers follow the razor-and-blades business model which may result in higher priced genuine cartridges.	Remanufactured ink is much cheaper than the original brand ink. It's far more cost effective to refurbish a previously used cartridge than create a new OEM from scratch.	Compatible ink is much cheaper than the original brand. Compatible suppliers don't have to worry about the additional costs that hinder OEMs like new printers or firmware, which lets them keep prices low.
Quality	Original cartridges work extremely well and are covered under a warranty by the printer manufacturer	High quality remanufactured ink will match the quality of the original, but not all remanufactured ink is created equal. Make sure you buy from a reputable supplier in order to get the absolute best results.	High quality compatible ink will match the quality of the original, but not all compatible ink is created equal. Make sure you buy from a reputable supplier in order to get the absolute best results.

What's the difference between ink and toner cartridges?

	Ink Cartridges	Toner Cartridges
Printer Type	Work with inkjet printers	Work with laser printers
Material	Liquid ink	Dry powder
How it works	Inkjet printers use a series of nozzles that spray tiny drops of ink directly on the print suface	Laser toner printers use static electricity and heat to bond dry toner powder to a page
Commonly used by	Casual home users, small business and photographers	Large businesses and schools

Number of Pages You Can Print	A cartridge's page yield is the estimated number of pages you can print. Page yield is based on 5% page coverage. This means that the quoted page yield is based upon printed pages where only 5% of the page has been imprinted with ink. For example, a short memo has approximately 5% coverage. If you have a cartridge that has a yield of 500 pages, it can print 500 pages of that short memo. If you are printing letters, photos or graphics, your coverage will vary greatly and your page yield will drop significantly.
Cartridge Warranty and Shelf Life	Most ink and toner cartridges include a warranty or "best by" date on their box. Remanufactured and compatible ink cartridges can last 12-18 months unopened, and toner cartridges can last up to 3 years.
Cartridge Care and Storage	Only open a cartridge when you need it. Opened cartridges will eventually dry out, especially if the protective tape or clip has been removed. If you have an open ink cartridge around and would like to try and prevent it from drying out, place it nozzle side up in a plastic airtight tub. If your cartridge came with protective tape or a clip reapply both before storing. Place a damp cloth or paper towel in the tub, next to the cartridge and keep it stored in a cool, dark place.

Compatible Canon BCI3eC Cyan Ink Cartridge

Page Yield: 420

86%Recommend this product

Reg. Price $6.99

Our Price $3.99

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Buy 3 or More Cyan for $2.49 each (save $4.50+)

123inkjets offers the best alternative to the OEM (genuine) Canon BCI3eC cyan inkjet cartridge. Manufactured brand new in an ISO-9001 certified factory, our compatible BCI-3eC cartridges are built to perfection for crisp, clear prints, every time. Ink you can rely on at a price you can afford. All 123inkjets brand compatible cartridges are backed by a 2 year guarantee and ship fast!

Compatible Printers

BJC Printers

Fax Series

FAX C855

Multipass

S Series

i Series Printers

i550
i850

Specifications

SKU

Product Type

Printer Brand

OEM Number

Ink Color

Cartridge Yield Type

Page Yield

Cost Per Page

Capacity (ml)

Shelf Life

Instructions
Instructions

BCI-3EC

Ink Cartridge

Canon

4480A003

Cyan

Standard Yield

420

0.95 cents

36 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

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I have been pleased and impressed with the speed of my transactions with 123. I have recommended and will continue to recommend 123 to others. My two printers are "grudging" about...Read complete review

I have been pleased and impressed with the speed of my transactions with 123. I have recommended and will continue to recommend 123 to others. My two printers are "grudging" about using ink other than their own, but when I click on OK after their warnings I find the quality of printing just as good.

Most Liked Negative Review

Less quality than Canon, but a better value.

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I can't bring myself to pay such high prices for printer ink!!! Gold is cheaper! So, I keep coming back to the alternative...

123 Inkjets.com is quick delivery and sells good ink for a fair price. BUT, I think the containers they use (maybe they are recycled) are terrible. They leak ink all over as I install and remove the cartridge. I have had one printer ruined with a flooding cartridge. I use them for my good 15" photo printer then remove them to store. I don't leave them in the printer to flood. If the cartridge can be improved I would recommend the product.

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5/21/2017

1.0

POOR Customer Service

By THEZ34

from IL

Comments about Compatible BCI3eBk Black Ink for Canon:

Shipped wrong item, DID NOT follow through on resolving the problem.
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9/12/2016

4.0

A great way to buy ink refills

By retired printer

from Ohio

Comments about Compatible BCI3eBk Black Ink for Canon:

Great Price
Great on-time delivery
Worked perfectly

10/13/2014

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Only worked for a moment.

By Bummed

from Traverse City, Michigan

Comments about Compatible BCI3eBk Black Ink for Canon:

Was worried about ruining my machine. Luckily that didn't happen but that's only because the ink won't actually dispense. I've reseated it, given it a shake. I can see the ink in the cartridge but it won't dispense. The price would have only been worth it if it worked.

6/25/2014

4.0

I've used your cartridges for years now & like it.

By monkey22

from Long Island, NY

Comments about i560 & iP3000 Set of 10 ink Cartridges for Canon - Best Deal!:

My prints come out like the originals. I do have 1 thing to say, don't use compatibles for Epson printers since they are problematic.

4/18/2014

5.0

Works perfectly.

By 1dgoquilter

from Woodstock, VA

Comments about Compatible BCI3eBk Black Ink for Canon:

I have never been unhappy with your products. The shipment is also very fast. I would recommend you to everyone.

7/18/2013

5.0

Compatible with my printer, excellent clarity.

By Frank72

from Baltimore, Maryland

Comments about BCI3e Set of 5 Ink Cartridges for Canon:

Easy to order, excellent price and exceptional delivery, coast to coast in two days after order.

4/20/2013

5.0

The bes Value I've found in a replacemet cartridge

By CaptainTripps2

from Lexington, SC

Comments about Compatible BCI3eBk Black Ink for Canon:

There have been times when I've been forced
to pay full retail at my local Office Depot
Never again...I keep at least three replacements
on hand at all times.

8/15/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great ink place

By pacifica

from Pacifica, CA

Comments about Compatible BCI3eBk Black Ink for Canon:

I've been using 123 inkjets for over a decade & never had a problem! Great service always.

7/1/2012

4.0

Works well with my printer

By Euro

from St Pete FL

Comments about Compatible BCI3eBk Black Ink for Canon:

Been using 123 Inkjets for a few years w/o any problems.

6/13/2012

5.0

Great value

By Mike777

from Louisville, Ky

Comments about Compatible BCI3eBk Black Ink for Canon:

Excellent price plus satisfaction seem to be a priority. I have been using the replacements for a couple of weeks with no problems. I will be ordering again.

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S Series

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