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PFI102Y

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 PFI-102Y Yellow Cartridge w/Chip

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Reg. Price $92.99

Our Price $50.99

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Buy 3 or More Yellow for $47.99 each (save $9.00+)

123inkjets offers the best alternative to the OEM (genuine) Canon PFI-102Y pigment yellow inkjet cartridge. Manufactured brand new, our compatible PFI-102Y / 0898B001AA cartridges are built to perfection for crisp, clear prints, every time. Our compatible PFI-102 series ink cartridges come with smart chips that allow you to track ink levels on your computer. Purchase our PFI-102Y cartridges and enjoy the benefits of tracking your ink levels on your computer. 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

Specifications

SKU	Product Type	Printer Brand	OEM Number	Ink Color	Cartridge Yield Type	Capacity (ml)	Shelf Life
PFI102Y	Ink Cartridge	Canon	0898B001AA	Yellow	Standard Yield	130	36 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

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2/23/2016

5.0

Great Product!

By Jim the Runner

from Miami, Fl

Comments about Compatible PFI-102Y Yellow Ink for Canon:

Works great for what we needed..Will use again when needed,

10/23/2015

4.0

DISAPPOINTED

By rfk

from Ct

Comments about Compatible PFI-102MBk Matte Black Ink for Canon:

I have ordered from 123 several times before without an issue. This time around I placed an order on 10/13 and paid for 2nd day delivery. I called on 10/17 after realizing that the order never came and spoke with a rep who said it was their error. Instead of offering to send it overnight and refund my 2nd day shipping charge, nothing was done. I waited another two days for the order to arrive. There are a ton of ink cartridge places on the internet, so it would be wise of them pay attention to this type of situation and handle differently going forward.

8/23/2013

3.0

First cartridge that leaked

By Tammy71

from Phoenix, AZ

Comments about Compatible PFI-102M Magenta Ink for Canon:

This is the first cartridge I ever bought that leaked when I removed the protective strip. I read afterwards that this is not too uncommon for some, but it never happened to me before. This was the first "compatible" cartridge I bought. I was lured by the lower price and now have to deal with magenta spots staining my tan carpet. However, I installed the cartridge in the plotter and it seems to be working fine. But I think I will stick to Canon brands from now on.

7/4/2013

4.0

Product cost significantly lower

By Arch21

from Bethesda, maryland

Comments about Compatible PFI-102MBk Matte Black Ink for Canon:

This is the first time I've used this product. However so far it has performed well and met expectation of the product requirements.
Assuming all goes well for life of product I will purchase again.

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