SKU:

CS-CN-GI23-R

Condition:

New (compatible)

OEM Part #:

GI-23

Color:

Red

Ink Type:

Dye

Volume:

57 ml

Page Yield:

About 3,800 4×6 photos per full 6-bottle set

Chip:

No chip — refill bottle

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1 Year

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does this printer carry a separate red tank at all?

Red is one of the two extra inks that set this printer apart. Beyond black, cyan, magenta and yellow, the Canon PIXMA G620 adds Red and Gray, and the extra two inks widen the color range. Strong true reds are where a four-ink mix runs out of room.

Which printer takes the red GI-23 bottle?

The PIXMA G620, and only that model. This GI-23 Red bottle refills its dedicated red tank. No other MegaTank printer is listed for the GI-23 family, and other GI generations are keyed to their own tank designs, so this bottle belongs to the G620 system alone.

When will I actually notice red ink at work in a print?

Look at saturated warm subjects: red flowers, autumn leaves, jerseys, fruit and deep sunset tones. A four-ink printer approximates those, while the G620 draws on real red. The difference shows most side by side, where strong reds keep their punch instead of flattening toward orange.

How do I refill the red tank — is it a messy job?

It is the cleanest part of owning this printer. Open the red tank cap, seat the keyed nozzle — it fits the red opening only — and let the ink flow without squeezing. The fill stops automatically at the full line. Close the cap and wipe the nozzle before storing the bottle.

How is the photo yield for this system expressed?

As a set figure, not a per-color promise. This bottle holds 57 ml of dye ink filled to the original specification, and a full six-bottle set is rated at about 3,800 4×6 photos. Red use follows your subjects — autumn and event photos draw on it, muted work barely does.

Does refilling the red tank involve a chip or a reset step?

No chip exists in this bottle, so there is no reset step and no recognition message. The bottle is a keyed container of dye ink; the printer reads levels from the tank itself. Fill, close the cap and continue printing — nothing depends on a cartridge handshake.

What changes when the red tank runs low?

The printer compensates with the inks it has left, and the cost shows in the warm range. Strong reds lose saturation first and vivid subjects feel flat. If only red-heavy photos have lost their edge, check this tank first.

Can I buy red on its own, or only as part of the set?

Red is sold on its own, since specialty colors rarely empty at the core four's pace. The other singles are GI-23 Black, GI-23 Cyan, GI-23 Magenta, GI-23 Yellow and GI-23 Gray, and the GI-23 Set of 6 covers all six tanks.

How do I keep a part-used red bottle in good condition?

Reseal it, stand it upright and keep it away from sunlight and heat. The cap keeps the nozzle clean and leftover ink ready for the next top-up. Red shows on hands and shelves easily, so a quick nozzle wipe at capping time pays off.

Is this an original Canon red bottle, and how is it covered?

No — it is a Clever Supplies compatible bottle made to the same GI-23 specification, fill volume and system yield as the original. It carries our Lifetime Warranty: a leaking or poor-printing bottle is replaced or refunded. Returns are covered for 1 Year, just like the core colors.