Canon CLI-42 8 PK Value Pack Ink, 8 Pack Compatible to PIXMA PRO-100

This ink is rarely available in stores near me, so I love that I can order it on Amazon and get it fast! I’ve ordered this product a couple of times now and the ink is always great – never have any issues with it!

This is the complete ink set for the Canon Pixma Pro 100 and certain other Canon printers. I continue to get excellent results from a three year old Pixma Pro 100 that does a 8 – 10 large prints at a time, then may be idle for 2-3 weeks or longer. I’ve never had a problem with clogged print heads. The printer seems to do a good job of maintaining itself after being idle, though occasionally it will give a fault message that clears with a reboot.Each ink cartridge holds 13 ml, a good compromise for this type of occasional printer, as it’s more than some 5ml types, but much less than the 80 ml commercial duty models that might dry out before they were spent – and whose ink sets cost several hundred dollars. All things considered, including the pleasure of printing excellent quality prints whenever you choose, I’ve felt this option to be a good value. Note that you’ll never “come out even” with the different inks, so plan to buy an extra yellow or light gray now and then, or perhaps the colors-only set if you don’t print many B&W or low-key images.Of course the “Gillete Business Model” is in effect (sell the razor cheap, sell the blades dear), as the Pixma Pro is always on discount, sometimes less than a regular ink set. (the printer comes with a “starter set” with less ink, so be sure to buy a full ink set with the printer.Yes, I’d rather pay full price for the printer and half price for the ink, but even so, I’m OK with the long term cost of the process.

Received very quickly. Only ink I use for my PRO-100. Professional quality.

Packages arrived as expected. I haven’t used the products yet.

First of all, this is not a paid review – I have written maybe 2 amazon reviews ever, but I’m hoping this one will be helpful. I got a Canon Pixma Pro 100 about a year ago, and it was given to me slightly used – with Canon ink. I have a side business where I made collages, photograph them, and then make greeting cards out of the photographs, so this printer is essential to that business. When the original ink ran out, I bought the $37 off-brand replacement ink off Amazon and thought nothing of it – a couple of times. But then my prints started looking terrible, even when I did everything I could to enhance my photos. After some online searching, I realized for the first time that the off-brand ink might be the problem, so I reluctantly spent $115 on the real deal. As you can see from my photos, the Canon ink made a world of difference – the offbrand ink was producing unexplained stripes in the artwork, and certain colors like blue or yellow would randomly not come through even though the ink was full. With the Canon ink, I love the printer as much as I did on day one because the stripes and color issues are gone. So, long story short, this ink is expensive, which sucks. However, buying the cheaper version is the same thing as throwing your money away if you have any interest in printing high quality images on your printer. After a couple of months of stress and disappointment, the Canon ink solved all my problems, and I’ll never be able to go back to the offbrand despite the expense. TRUST ME, DONT SKIMP AND BUY THE REAL DEAL!