CLI-281 black · standard
CLI-281 is a Canon black standard cartridge rated at ~256 pages (5.1¢/page at $13.00).
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The Canon CLI-281 is a standard black ink cartridge with a rated yield of about 256 pages. It can be used in eight different printers from Canon including some PIXMA models. If you need to print a large volume of documents, consider using high-yield cartridges which may provide more pages per cost.
Printers that use CLI-281
- Canon PIXMA TR7520
- Canon PIXMA TR8520
- Canon PIXMA TS6220
- Canon PIXMA TS6320
- Canon PIXMA TS8220
- Canon PIXMA TS8320
- Canon PIXMA TS9120
- Canon PIXMA TS9520
Frequently asked questions
Which printers use the CLI-281?
8 printers in our database use the CLI-281, including the Canon PIXMA TR7520, Canon PIXMA TR8520, Canon PIXMA TS6220 and Canon PIXMA TS6320, plus 4 more.
Is the CLI-281 a standard or high-yield cartridge?
The CLI-281 is a standard-yield cartridge. Where a range also offers a high-yield XL version, it costs more upfront but prints more pages for a lower cost per page.
How many pages does the CLI-281 print?
The CLI-281 is rated at about 256 pages. Actual yield varies with how much of each page you print.
What does the CLI-281 cost per page?
At a list price of $13.00 and about 256 pages, the CLI-281 works out to roughly 5.1 cents per page. A reliable compatible can cost noticeably less.
Are compatible or remanufactured versions of the CLI-281 safe to use?
Compatible and remanufactured cartridges are third-party alternatives to the CLI-281 that usually cost much less. Most work well, though quality varies by seller. If your printer can receive firmware updates that block non-OEM ink, check that printer's page first.
Related cartridges
Other colors and standard or high-yield versions used in the same printers.
- CLI-281 magenta · standard
- CLI-281 yellow · standard
- CLI-281 cyan · standard
- CLI-281XXL cyan · XXL
- CLI-281XXL black · XXL
- CLI-281XXL yellow · XXL
- CLI-281XXL magenta · XXL
- PGI-280 black · standard
- PGI-280XXL black · XXL
- CLI-281PB photo-blue · standard
- CLI-281XXLPB photo-blue · XXL
Guides worth reading before you buy
- Is the XL cartridge actually cheaper? 31 pairs priced off the makers' own stores
- Page yield explained: what ISO 24711 measures, and why you get fewer pages than the box says
- Does Canon block third-party ink? No, and here is how to clear the error
- Canon ink cartridge compatibility chart: which PIXMA takes which number
- Printer says ink low but the cartridge is not empty: what the gauge really means
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