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Canon PIXMA G1220 Ink Refill Bottles

What Ink Does the Canon PIXMA G1220 Use?

The Canon PIXMA G1220 uses Canon GI-21 ink refill bottles. Starink offers a compatible GI-21 4-Pack with one 170ml pigment-based Black bottle and one 70ml dye-based bottle each of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow for everyday document and color printing.

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Starink Compatible Canon GI-21 Ink Refill Bottles 4-Pack

Includes one 170ml Black bottle and one 70ml bottle each of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow for the Canon PIXMA G1220.

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Canon GI-21 Ink Bottle Compatibility

Starink compatible Canon GI-21 ink bottles fit the Canon PIXMA G1220, G1230, G2260, G2270, G3260, G3270, G3290, G4270, and G4280. Select an exact model below for its ink bottle page.

Canon GI-21 Ink System for the G1220

The Canon PIXMA G1220 uses GI-21 refill bottles to fill its Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow ink tanks. Starink's compatible GI-21 4-Pack provides one bottle of each color.

GI-21 is a direct-fill MegaTank ink bottle system. Cartridge chips and chip transfer are not applicable.

Starink GI-21 Bottle Volumes

The following volumes describe the bottles in this Starink 4-Pack:

Starink BottleBottle Volume
GI-21 Black170ml
GI-21 Cyan70ml
GI-21 Magenta70ml
GI-21 Yellow70ml

Bottle volume is not the same as printer tank capacity. Refill only to the G1220's maximum fill line; do not force the entire bottle into a tank.

What's in the Starink GI-21 4-Pack?

  • 1 × Compatible Canon GI-21 Black Bottle — 170ml
  • 1 × Compatible Canon GI-21 Cyan Bottle — 70ml
  • 1 × Compatible Canon GI-21 Magenta Bottle — 70ml
  • 1 × Compatible Canon GI-21 Yellow Bottle — 70ml

One complete Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow refill set. Refill each color separately as needed.

Pigment Black and Dye-Based Color Ink

Starink GI-21 Black uses pigment-based ink, while Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow use dye-based ink.

Black Ink for Documents

Pigment-based Black ink for everyday text documents, forms, and worksheets.

Color Ink for Photos & Graphics

Dye-based Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow inks for photos, charts, and color projects.

Print results depend on the paper, printer settings, and content being printed.

Canon GI-21 vs. GI-20 vs. GI-16

Canon GI-21, GI-20, and GI-16 are different ink bottle families and are not interchangeable. The Canon PIXMA G1220 uses GI-21.

Check the ink number for your exact printer. A Canon MegaTank printer name alone does not confirm that it uses GI-21.

Starink GI-21 vs. Original Canon and Other Replacement Ink

What MattersStarink Canon GI-21 Ready to RefillOriginal Canon GI-21Other Replacement Options
Product TypeCompatible refill ink bottlesOriginal Canon refill ink bottlesCheck the exact ink family
Pack Contents1 Black, 1 Cyan, 1 Magenta, 1 YellowCheck the exact Canon packCheck the seller's pack contents
Ink TypesPigment-based Black; dye-based C / M / YPigment-based Black; dye-based C / M / YCheck each color's stated ink type
Refill MethodDirect tank refillDirect tank refillConfirm the bottle and printer instructions
Customer ReviewsProduct reviews are currently unavailable.Varies by retailer and listingVaries by brand, seller, and listing

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Leak Protection

Starink GI-21 bottles include leak-protection packaging for shipping and storage.

Keep bottles securely closed when they are not in use. During refilling, match the bottle to the correct color tank and monitor the maximum fill line.

Why Choose Starink GI-21 for the G1220?

Complete 4-Color Pack

One bottle each of Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow.

Clearly Stated Volumes

170ml Black plus 70ml each of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow.

Leak Protection

Leak-protection packaging for shipping and storage.

Ink for G1220 Home Documents and Color Projects

Use the Canon PIXMA G1220 for everyday documents and color printing. This Starink GI-21 set supplies pigment-based Black for document text and dye-based colors for graphics and photos.

Home and School Documents

  • Letters and household forms
  • Worksheets and study materials
  • Everyday document printing

Color Projects

  • Charts and illustrated handouts
  • School and creative projects
  • Casual photos on suitable paper

Use paper and print settings supported by your G1220.

How to Refill Canon PIXMA G1220 Ink Tanks

Quick Refill Steps

  1. Confirm that your printer is a Canon PIXMA G1220 and the ink bottle is GI-21.
  2. Open the ink tank cover according to the printer manual.
  3. Open the cap for the matching color tank.
  4. Prepare the matching GI-21 bottle according to its instructions.
  5. Refill slowly using the method specified for your printer and bottle, and monitor the tank level.
  6. Stop when the ink reaches the maximum fill line.
  7. Remove and securely reseal the bottle, then close the tank cap.
  8. Close the printer cover and follow any refill-completion prompts in the manual.

Avoid Overfilling

Stop at the maximum fill line, even if ink remains in the bottle. Do not squeeze or force ink into the tank to empty the bottle.

Keep any unused ink securely sealed for later use. Bottle volume is the amount supplied in the bottle, not a requirement to pour all of it into the printer.

Canon PIXMA G1220 Ink Bottle FAQs

What ink does the Canon PIXMA G1220 use?

The Canon PIXMA G1220 uses Canon GI-21 ink refill bottles. Starink offers a compatible GI-21 4-Pack with Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow for this printer.

Is Starink Canon GI-21 compatible with the PIXMA G1220?

Yes. Canon PIXMA G1220 is one of the nine exact printers listed for the Starink compatible GI-21 4-Pack.

What is included in the Starink GI-21 4-Pack?

The 4-Pack contains one 170ml Black bottle and one 70ml bottle each of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow.

How much ink is in the Starink GI-21 Black bottle?

The Starink GI-21 Black bottle contains 170ml of pigment-based ink. This is the Starink product's bottle volume.

How much ink is in each GI-21 color bottle?

Each Starink GI-21 Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow bottle contains 70ml of dye-based ink.

Is Starink GI-21 Black pigment-based?

Yes. Starink GI-21 Black uses pigment-based ink for document text. The Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow inks are dye-based.

Is GI-21 an ink cartridge or an ink refill bottle?

GI-21 is an ink refill bottle system for direct tank refilling. The G1220 uses separate tanks for Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow.

Does GI-21 require a cartridge chip or chip transfer?

No. Cartridge chips and chip transfer are not applicable to GI-21 direct-fill ink bottles.

Are GI-21 and GI-20 interchangeable?

No. GI-21 and GI-20 are different Canon ink bottle families. Use GI-21 ink for the PIXMA G1220.

Are GI-21 and GI-16 interchangeable?

No. GI-21 and GI-16 are different Canon ink bottle families and should not be treated as interchangeable.

Does bottle volume equal printer tank capacity?

Not necessarily. The amount of ink in a bottle does not establish the capacity of every compatible printer tank. Use the G1220's maximum fill line as the refill limit.

Must I empty the entire 170ml Black bottle into the G1220?

No. Stop when the Black tank reaches its maximum fill line, even if ink remains in the bottle. Securely reseal any unused ink for later use.

Can individual G1220 ink colors be refilled separately?

Yes. Refill the color that needs ink using the matching GI-21 bottle and tank. Stop at that tank's maximum fill line.

How do I refill Canon PIXMA G1220 ink tanks?

Confirm GI-21 compatibility, open the matching tank cap, prepare the correct color bottle, and refill using the instructions for your printer and bottle. Monitor the tank level, stop at the maximum fill line, and close the bottle and tank securely.

What does Leak Protection mean for Starink GI-21?

It describes the bottle's leak-protection packaging for shipping and storage. During refilling, you still need to monitor the ink level and stop at the maximum fill line.

Which other printers are compatible with this Starink GI-21 4-Pack?

Along with G1220, the Starink GI-21 4-Pack is compatible with Canon PIXMA G1230, G2260, G2270, G3260, G3270, G3290, G4270, and G4280.

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One complete four-color refill set. 170ml Black and 70ml each of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow.
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