Discount 5pk NON-OEM CLI-221 PGI-220 compatible Ink Cartridge With CHIP

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I wanted to have a spare set of cartridges for my Canon MX870 printer. I researched several non-OEM vendors and found Sophia-Global as a preferred supplier. Sophia-Global is not just a re-seller or a one-person garage-type operation; they actually re-manufacture the printer cartridges in a leased 6,200 sq.ft. industrial facility in Lawrence, KS. Their manufacturing plant is certified to an ISO 9002 quality standard, so their product should have low defect rates.

Before purchasing their product I wanted to determine the compatibility with a Canon PIXMA MX870 printer. I contacted their customer service department and found their representative to be knowledgeable and courteous. I ordered the Sophia-Global 5-pack (C-221 (C,Y,M,B), C-220 BK) which was delivered in less than one week by US postal mail. The product was well packaged for shipping in a shipping envelope lined with bubble wrap. All cartridges were received in good condition (no damaged or leaking cartridges). The cartridges look almost identical to the original Canon cartridges including the electronic chip that sends signals for ink levels in each cartridge. I believe that these cartridges should work just fine in the MX870 printer. I will install these cartridges in my MX870 printer in a few months (after the current Canon cartridges are exhausted) and edit this post to include a product review about their performance.

11/15/2010 UPDATE: I installed the C-220 BK (large black ink cartridge) in my MX870 using the Sophia-Global instructions. The installation went smoothly with no leaking ink. During installation I compared the Canon and Sophia-Global cartridges and they are identical in design so there was no compatibility problems.The MX870 is running just find using the Sophia-Global C-220 BK cartridge.

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These cartridges work great in my Canon MP620, and they are a fraction of the cost. I can get 2-5 packs for less than the price of one Canon ink cartridge. I've used every color and don't notice a bit of difference over the (much more expensive) Canon cartridges.

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Installation was easy, no problems. Printed 4 5x7s so far and they look very good. Shipping from 77ink was prompt. Ordered 8/5/10 and it was delivered by 8/10/10. No complaints.

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Buying non-oem cartridges is generally hit and miss. This ink set is about 1/3 the cost of OEM Canon inks. They were all recognized by my Pixma 4700 printer. I learned that you need to open 2nd manufacturer ink cartridges very carefully, holding the ink side up and dobbing the top of the ink to prevent spilling. Still blue ink spilled out onto the floor. I did a test color photo print and the quality was very poor, as expected. I would never use non-OEM inks for photos, but they work fine for documents where color quality and control are not important. Inkjet printer companies fleece consumers with the ink. I bought my Pixma printer for a mere seven dollars more than the cost of an ink set. Due to the ridiculously high prices of OEM inks, there are thousands of companies producing ink cartridges. As a photographer, I'm hoping that someday the OEM ink prices will be reduced or that non-OEM manufacturers will produce high quality ink at a more reasonable cost.

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This ink from 77Ink arrived quickly, installed fine in my Canon MX860. I had to reseat the yellow once before the printer recognized it, but it worked fine after that. I printed out a picture at high quality on super glossy paper, and it came out better than the OEM ink did. I am a Web developer, doing graphics, html, programming, & print work, so I do a lot of printing out comps for my customers. This ink is super cheap and high quality. I will definitely use 77Ink again.