Canon PGI-220BK/CLI-221 Ink For PIXMA MP980

PIXMA MP980

Canon PIXMA MP980 Ink — PGI-220 / CLI-221 Cartridges

Ink for the Canon PIXMA MP980 means the PGI-220 / CLI-221 tank system: PGI-220PGBK pigment black (up to 350 pages), CLI-221BK black (up to 342 pages), CLI-221C cyan (up to 500 pages), CLI-221GY gray (up to 500 pages), CLI-221M magenta (up to 500 pages), CLI-221Y yellow (up to 500 pages). Clever Supplies compatible cartridges for this printer start at $8.24, carry new compatible chips and are covered by a lifetime warranty.

The Canon PIXMA MP980 is a legacy PIXMA all-in-one (print, scan, copy). This model carries the sixth Gray slot, so its cartridge list includes the Gray tank that smooths black-and-white photo tones. For a printer of this age the cartridge question matters more than the hardware question: the engine lasts for years when the tanks keep coming. Every tank is individual, so each color is replaced on its own schedule and genuine Canon and compatible tanks can be mixed slot by slot.

Which PGI-220 / CLI-221 cartridges should you buy for the MP980?

Text-first pigment black: the PGI-220PGBK Pigment Black Ink Cartridge — $8.24 · up to 350 pages — the pigment slot rated for the longest document runs listed here.
Black for color work: the CLI-221BK Black Ink Cartridge — $8.24 · up to 342 pages — the dye black that deepens shadows in photos and graphics.
The cyan slot: the CLI-221C Cyan Ink Cartridge — $8.24 · up to 500 pages — the cyan supply for skies, water and cool tones.
The gray slot: the CLI-221GY Gray Ink Cartridge — $8.24 · up to 500 pages — the gray slot that evens out grayscale shading.
The magenta slot: the CLI-221M Magenta Ink Cartridge — $8.24 · up to 500 pages — the magenta tank behind reds, pinks and skin tones.
The yellow slot: the CLI-221Y Yellow Ink Cartridge — $8.24 · up to 500 pages — the yellow supply for sunny tones and warm blends.
12-tank BCMY restock: the PGI-220 / CLI-221 Set of 12 BCMY Ink Cartridges — $62.82 · 12 cartridges (BCMY) — the twelve-tank box covering the BCMY mix, handy when several slots run low together.
14-tank BCMY + Gray restock: the PGI-220 / CLI-221 Set of 14 BCMY + Gray Ink Cartridges — $73.29 · 14 cartridges (BCMY + Gray) — one box with fourteen tanks covering the BCMY mix plus Gray, so every slot can be refilled at once.
5-tank BCMY restock: the PGI-220 / CLI-221 Set of 5 BCMY Ink Cartridges — $26.18 · 5 cartridges (BCMY) — five tanks of the BCMY mix in a single box, for a full slot-by-slot refill.
6-tank BCMY + Gray restock: the PGI-220 / CLI-221 Set of 6 BCMY + Gray Ink Cartridges — $31.41 · 6 cartridges (BCMY + Gray) — the six-tank box covering the BCMY mix plus Gray, handy when several slots run low together.

Chip, ink and everyday use

The MP980's sixth slot, the Gray tank, follows the same care routine as the other five. Every cartridge here carries a new compatible chip, so ink levels keep reporting to the MP980; pigment black handles text while the dye tanks handle color and photos. Should a new cartridge not be recognized, reseat it until it clicks and restart the printer; a message that persists usually clears after the gold chip contacts are wiped with a dry, lint-free cloth. Keep spare cartridges sealed and upright until the day you install them.