SKU:

CS-CN-GI21-M

Condition:

New (compatible)

OEM Part #:

GI-21

Color:

Magenta

Ink Type:

Dye

Volume:

70 ml

Page Yield:

7,700 pages

Chip:

No chip — refill bottle

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1 Year

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do reds and skin tones suffer first when magenta fades?

Magenta is the warm engine of the color set. Reds, oranges, purples and natural skin tones all lean on it, so a low tank shows up first as washed-out faces and orange-looking reds. This GI-21 magenta bottle holds 70 ml of dye ink to bring that warmth back.

Which printers does the magenta bottle fit?

It fits the Canon PIXMA G1220, Canon PIXMA G1230, Canon PIXMA G2260, Canon PIXMA G2270, Canon PIXMA G3260, Canon PIXMA G3262, Canon PIXMA G3270, Canon PIXMA G3272, Canon PIXMA G3290 and Canon PIXMA G4270 — the full list is under Compatible Printers on this page.

What page count does one magenta bottle deliver?

Up to 7,700 pages under ISO/IEC 24711 testing at around 5% coverage, the rating Canon gives the GI-21 color bottles. Real use varies: a page of invitations or product photos can use ten times the magenta of a text page with a small logo.

How does the refill work — do I squeeze or shake?

Neither. Open the magenta tank cap, invert the bottle and seat its keyed nozzle on the opening; it clicks into place and the ink flows hands-free, stopping at the full line on its own. Shaking is unnecessary and squeezing only risks a drip, so hold the bottle steady until the flow stops.

Could I mix this up with the cyan or yellow bottle?

The system prevents it. Each GI-21 nozzle is shaped for one tank only, and the magenta bottle will not seat on the cyan or yellow openings. The tank caps are labeled by color too. Open one tank at a time, and a wrong-color fill cannot happen.

What are the warning signs that magenta needs attention?

Watch the magenta sight glass and refill as it nears the lower line. On paper, look for greens that seem too strong, reds drifting toward orange and photos losing warmth. Topping up early is healthier than running the tank dry and pulling air into the lines.

Is there any chip, counter or reset involved?

None. GI-21 bottles are chipless refills; the printer tracks ink visually through the tank window rather than through an electronic counter. There is no cartridge to recognize, no warning to clear and no reset in the menu.

What should I do with ink left over after a top-up?

Recap the bottle right away and store it upright at room temperature, out of direct sun. The resealable cap keeps the remaining dye ink from drying at the nozzle, so it is ready when the magenta line drops again.

A logo prints the wrong red with a full tank. What now?

Start with the nozzle check; a partially blocked magenta channel distorts reds quickly, and a cleaning cycle usually clears it. Then confirm the paper type setting matches the loaded stock. If the pattern stays broken after cleaning, contact us — the warranty covers you.

How does magenta pair with the family, and what guarantee do I get?

Pair it with the GI-21 Black, GI-21 Cyan and GI-21 Yellow bottles for a balanced restock, or choose the GI-21 Set of 10 for a stocked shelf. This is a Clever Supplies compatible bottle, not a Canon original, covered by a Lifetime Warranty with 1 Year returns.