SKU:

CS-CN-15-TC

Condition:

New (compatible)

OEM Part #:

BCI-15

Color:

Color

Ink Type:

Dye

Page Yield:

120 pages

Chip:

No chip — optical ink sensor

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1 Year

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the BCI-15 Color cartridge actually do in a two-cartridge portable printer?

It supplies all the color in the machine. Black handles text alone, but every chart, map, color logo and photo is built from this one dye-based tri-color tank. This Clever Supplies compatible BCI-15 color cartridge restores the full color side of the printer.

Which printers take this color cartridge?

It is verified for the Canon i70 and the Canon i80 — only those two. The newer iP90 family uses a different color tank, so do not order on family name alone; the model printed on your machine is the deciding check.

How many pages should I expect from one color cartridge?

The rating is about 120 pages, assuming standard pages with modest coverage. Small color charts sip ink; full-page photos and dense slides drink it. Expect roughly the rating on mixed documents and well under it on photo-heavy work.

How can I tell the color tank is running low before it ruins a page?

Watch the balance of your prints. When hues start shifting — skies washing out, reds going dull — the shared tank is nearing its end, because its colors do not empty at the same rate. That early fade is your cue to have the next cartridge ready.

What should I check on the black side at the same time?

A color change is a good moment to check the black tank, since fresh color beside exhausted black still leaves you unable to print properly. The matching single is the BCI-15 Black, and keeping one of each on hand keeps an i70 or i80 fully working.

There is no chip on this cartridge — how does the printer read its level?

Through an optical sensor that reads the ink in the tank directly. No chip means no recognition warnings, no resets and no pairing steps when you swap tanks. Take the old cartridge out, seat this one, and the printer reads the fresh tank and carries on.

Does dye ink suit the color work these printers usually do?

Yes. Dye ink blends smoothly, which is what on-the-road color mostly needs: presentation pages, charts, maps and snapshots with clean transitions between shades and bright, even color on plain paper.

I go through color quickly — is there a better way to stock up?

Look at the BCI-15 Set of 5, which pairs two color cartridges with three black for the same two printers. It suits owners who print color away from home often.

How do I store a color cartridge I am not installing yet?

Sealed, in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight; an opened cartridge starts aging, a sealed one waits. If you also own an iP90, its color tank is the BCI-16 Color, which this cartridge cannot replace.

Who makes this color cartridge, if not Canon?

No, it is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge built to the same specification as the original. The i70 and i80 are long out of production, genuine color stock is scarce and expensive, and this cartridge keeps their color printing alive.

What if the cartridge leaks or prints weak color?

Contact us. The Clever Supplies Lifetime Warranty covers every inkjet cartridge we sell: one that leaks, prints poorly or fails in normal use is replaced or refunded. You also have a 1 year returns window, so a spare in the travel kit is a safe habit.