CLI-281 yellow · standard
CLI-281 is a Canon yellow standard cartridge rated at ~259 pages (5.0¢/page at $13.00).
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The Canon CLI-281 is a yellow ink cartridge designed for use with certain printers from Canon. This standard yield cartridge is suitable for users who print moderate amounts and can produce about 259 pages of text before needing to be replaced. When choosing an ink cartridge, consider whether you need a higher page yield or are looking for compatible alternatives to genuine products.
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 259 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 259 pages, the CLI-281 works out to roughly 5.0 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 black · 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
- Printer will not print black because a colour cartridge is empty: what to do
- 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
Last reviewed . Compiled by MyCartridgeFinder from manufacturer cartridge finders and retailer cross reference tables, then checked against this cartridge's database record. Part number, yield and pricing come from that record, never from guesswork. See our methodology and data sources.