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Canon CLI-281XL Photo Blue ink cartridge, small rectangular plastic tank, blue label

Canon

Canon 2038C001 CLI-281XL Photo Blue Ink Cartridge 8.3 ml 550 pages

SKU CH-G3SY-FHMXH MPN 2038C001

High-capacity 8.3 ml dye-based photo blue cartridge prints up to 550 pages on compatible PIXMA TS and TR series printers

  • Ink or cartridge typeDye-based
  • High-capacity 8.3 ml tank prints up to 550 pages
  • Photo Blue dye ink delivers vibrant, long-lasting colour prints
  • ChromaLife100 system resists fading for up to 100 years in album storage
  • Prints stay vivid for up to 30 years behind glass or 20 years in open air
  • Genuine Canon CLI-281XL fits TS9120, TS8120, TS6220, TR8520 and TR7520 series

Canon CLI-281XL Photo Blue Cartridge

The Canon CLI-281XL is a genuine dye-based Photo Blue ink cartridge with an 8.3 ml capacity. It is designed for compatible PIXMA TS and TR series printers to produce vibrant, long-lasting photo prints.

Simple drop-in replacement

Installation consists of opening the printer cover and snapping the single cartridge into its colour-coded slot. The only common issue occurs if the protective tape or orange cap is not fully removed before insertion, which can prevent the printer from recognising the tank.

High-yield tank rated for 550 pages

The XL volume comfortably handles regular photo printing sessions and family archives. It will run out faster when printing borderless photos or high-density images that consume more Photo Blue ink per page.

ChromaLife100 longevity system

Prints stored in albums can last up to 100 years, while display behind glass preserves quality for up to 30 years and open-air display for up to 20 years. Buyers who need archival-grade output beyond these durations or who require pigment-based inks for fine-art reproduction should look elsewhere.

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Price $20.99
Cheaper than about 83% of the 1,504 comparable items (median $60.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCanon
Size & build
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size127 × 51 × 25 mm
More details
Ink or cartridge typeDye-based

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the cartridge is working correctly after installation?

Run a nozzle-check or print-quality page from the printer menu; the test pattern should show solid Photo Blue bars without gaps, confirming the dye-based ink flows properly.

What comes in the package and what must I purchase separately?

The box contains one single CLI-281XL Photo Blue cartridge; paper, other colour tanks and the printer itself are sold separately.

Which cartridge version should I choose for my PIXMA TS8120?

Select the 2038C001 CLI-281XL Photo Blue tank rated at 550 pages; it is the high-capacity 8.3 ml dye-based model listed for the TS8120 series.

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