Canon PGI-220BK/CLI-221 Ink For PIXMA MP990

PIXMA MP990

Canon PIXMA MP990 Ink — PGI-220 / CLI-221 Cartridges

The Canon PIXMA MP990 runs on PGI-220 / CLI-221 tanks: 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). Compatible cartridges for the MP990 start at $8.24 at Clever Supplies — each one chipped, and each one covered by a lifetime warranty.

The Canon PIXMA MP990 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. The tanks are all individual: replace each color as it runs dry, and feel free to run genuine Canon and compatible tanks side by side.

Which PGI-220 / CLI-221 cartridges should you buy for the MP990?

PGI-220PGBK Pigment Black Ink Cartridge — $8.24 · up to 350 pages — the pigment black for documents on this legacy flagship all-in-one
CLI-221BK Black Ink Cartridge — $8.24 · up to 342 pages — the dye black for photos alongside the pigment document black
CLI-221C Cyan Ink Cartridge — $8.24 · up to 500 pages — the cyan tank; swap it alone when blues fade first on the MP990
CLI-221GY Gray Ink Cartridge — $8.24 · up to 500 pages — the gray tank for the MP990 sixth slot; it steadies black-and-white photo tones
CLI-221M Magenta Ink Cartridge — $8.24 · up to 500 pages — the magenta tank; swap it alone when reds fade first on the MP990
CLI-221Y Yellow Ink Cartridge — $8.24 · up to 500 pages — the yellow tank; swap it alone when yellows fade first on the MP990
PGI-220 / CLI-221 Set of 12 BCMY Ink Cartridges — $62.82 · 12 cartridges (BCMY) — a twelve-cartridge BCMY restock for owners who keep this flagship supplied
PGI-220 / CLI-221 Set of 14 BCMY + Gray Ink Cartridges — $73.29 · 14 cartridges (BCMY + Gray) — a fourteen-cartridge restock that adds gray cartridges to the BCMY mix
PGI-220 / CLI-221 Set of 5 BCMY Ink Cartridges — $26.18 · 5 cartridges (BCMY) — a five-cartridge BCMY restock with one cartridge for each standard slot
PGI-220 / CLI-221 Set of 6 BCMY + Gray Ink Cartridges — $31.41 · 6 cartridges (BCMY + Gray) — a six-cartridge restock that fills every MP990 slot once, gray included

Chip, ink and everyday use

A flagship all-in-one of its era, the MP990 is the kind of printer owners keep running for years, printing steadily rather than heavily, and every cartridge supports that long service with a new compatible chip that keeps ink levels working normally. Pigment black covers text; the dye tanks, including gray, cover color and photos. For a cartridge that is not recognized, reseat it until it clicks, restart the printer, and use a dry lint-free cloth on the gold contacts as the next step. Keep spares sealed and upright.