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5204B001

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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.

Genuine OEM Canon 5204B001 / PG240XXL Extra High Yield Black Ink Cartridge

Page Yield: 600

86%Recommend this product

Reg. Price $50.99

Our Price $42.99

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Purchase your genuine PG240XXL extra high yield black ink cartridge for your Canon printer from 123inkjets.com. The double extra large PG240XXL (5204B001) is a high quality ink cartridge that delivers excellent performance and picture-perfect prints.

Compatible Printers

Specifications

SKU	Product Type	Printer Brand	OEM Number	Ink Color	Cartridge Yield Type	Page Yield	Cost Per Page	Capacity (ml)	Shelf Life
5204B001	Ink Cartridge	Canon	5204B001	Black	Extra High Yield	600	7.17 cents	21	24 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

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OEM PG240XXL Extra High Yield Black Ink for Canon

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7/10/2017

4.0

Black

By Valerie

from undisclosed

Comments about OEM PG240XXL Extra High Yield Black Ink for Canon:

very light

5/27/2016

5.0

Best Performance For Cannon Printers

By NeoCon Squasher

from Timonium, MD

About Me Frequent User

Pros

Clean Replacement
Dries Quickly
Easy to Replace
Long Cartridge Life
Sharp Tones & Colors

Cons

Too Expensive

Best Uses

Everyday documents

Comments about OEM PG240XXL Extra High Yield Black Ink for Canon:

I received this Canon Extra High-Yield black ink cartridge for my Canon multi-function machine. I am still using the regular High Yield (i.e. not "super") Canon cartridge, so I haven't even had a need to install this cartridge in the machine just yet, but I don't want to be in the position of waiting until the ink runs out before I order a new one. Having used refurbished cartridges before (including from 123inkjets) because of the cost savings, I can say that, without a doubt, the brand name item---at least in the case of Canon---perform far better than the refurbished cartridges.

The Canon cartridge produces bolder, brighter, and crisper images than the refurbished cartridge, and my machine no longer sends erroneous messages that the cartridge needs to be replaced. The yield is much better than the refurbished cartridge also, so I can only imagine that this "Extra High Yield" cartridge will produce even better results.

The downside? Name brand ink cartridges have gotten incredibly expensive, and this one is no exception. This is not the fault of 123inkjets, because their prices are as good, or better, than other retailers for the same item. I guess that they will charge whatever the market will bear, and, because people really rely on their printers, the market will bear a lot.

10/19/2013

5.0

Excellant

By kneesofsteel

from Texas

Comments about OEM PG240XXL Extra High Yield Black Ink for Canon:

I have not installed this item in the printer yet. I am assuming that since it is an OEM item it should work fine.

6/9/2013

5.0

Canon Ink

By AkBear

from Anchorage, Ak

Comments about OEM PG240XXL Extra High Yield Black Ink for Canon:

Have used 123 Inkjets for years. Have used in both Epson and Canon Printers, and it works great in both.

12/27/2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

This product worked!

By teacherpower

from Jacksonville, FL

Comments about OEM PG240XXL Extra High Yield Black Ink for Canon:

I had used a refillable ink cartridge which did not work all the time with my printer. This one works all the time.

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