SKU:

CS-Canon-051-2BK

Printer Brand:

Canon

OEM Number:

2168C001

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

Black: 1700

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the second cartridge in this pack effectively cost $9.23?

Because that is how the pack is priced. A single Canon 051 costs $27.70; this 2 pack of the Canon 051 (2168C001) costs $36.93, so the second cartridge adds just $9.23 to the bill. Per cartridge you are paying $18.47 instead of $27.70, and across the pack's 3,400 rated pages the cost works out to about 1.09¢ per page.

What does having a spare on the shelf actually change?

It changes a run-out from a stoppage into a two-minute swap. Toner rarely empties at a convenient moment — it fades during the print run you needed an hour ago. With the second cartridge already in the drawer, there is no emergency order, no waiting on a delivery and no half-finished job sitting in the tray.

How much printing does this pack cover?

Two cartridges at 1,700 rated pages each give you 3,400 pages of supply. At 100 pages a month that is close to three years of printing; at 300 pages a month, roughly eleven months. Ratings assume standard test pages, so heavy-coverage documents will bring those figures down.

Is this the same cartridge as the single, just doubled?

Yes — two of the same standard-yield Canon 051 (2168C001) black cartridges, each rated at 1,700 pages. Nothing about the cartridge changes; only the price per cartridge improves. If you want more pages from each cartridge instead, that is what the high-yield Canon 051H (2169C001) is for.

How do I check this is the cartridge my printer takes?

Look at the cartridge you are replacing. If it is marked Canon 051 or carries the part number 2168C001, this pack holds the right standard-yield black cartridge for your machine. The printer's own supply information shows the same number.

What cover do we get with a compatible pack like this?

Each cartridge is a third-party compatible, not a Canon-made cartridge, and each is backed by a full one-year warranty with free returns for a year — see our shipping and returns page for the details. Questions are answered by a person Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

About This Canon 051 2 Pack

This is a 2 pack of the standard-yield compatible Canon 051 black toner cartridge, part number 2168C001, rated at 1,700 pages per cartridge and priced at $36.93 for the pair — $18.47 per cartridge against $27.70 bought singly. Orders leave from whichever of our four warehouses — Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia or California — is closest to you. For the high-yield Canon 051H, the 4 pack and the rest of the range, see our Canon toner range.