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Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head | Tri-Colour Cyan Magenta Yellow | PIXMA G1000 to G4010 Series | Genuine Canon Replacement Part
Bring faded or missing hues back on an older MegaTank ink tank machine without buying a whole unit.
Condition: New
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
The Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 5,150, and fits the PIXMA G1000, G1010, G2000, G2010, G3000, G3010, G4000, G4010, G2411 and G3411. Each unit is brand new and sealed in its original Canon pack. It is a genuine Canon replacement print head that carries the cyan, magenta and yellow nozzles for these ink tank printers. You can collect it from our shop at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order the Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head for pay-on-arrival delivery. Our counter staff will confirm your printer model before you pay.
Built for small offices, cyber café owners, school bursars and home users across Kenya, the Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head brings an ageing G-series printer back to clean colour output. The usual story goes like this: black text still prints, but charts fade, photos turn green or pink, and the nozzle check shows gaps. Repeated cleanings burn ink without fixing anything. At that point the colour head has worn out or clogged beyond recovery. Fitting a Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head costs a fraction of a replacement printer and keeps your tanks, cables and setup in place.
Where many Nairobi electronics shops mix in unbranded copies, Mascom International stocks the genuine Canon part in its sealed pack. Customers across Nairobi tell us they tried cheaper heads first and only got proper colour back with the original. Buyers throughout Kenya report that a genuine head saves the ink, paper and time lost reprinting KRA returns and school reports. Pay with M-Pesa in store or on delivery. Visit us on Kimathi Street with your printer model number, or send it on WhatsApp, and we will check that the Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head fits before you buy.
Common Questions About the Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head
How much is the Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head in Kenya?
The Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head costs KSh 5,150 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, sold sealed in its original pack. That price covers the print head alone, with its protective cap and tape still in place, plus a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. Delivery is pay-on-arrival across Kenya, so you hand over the money only after the parcel reaches you. The BH-40 and CH-40 in our range sell at the same KSh 5,150, but they suit a later printer generation.
Which printers does the Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head fit?
The Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head fits the PIXMA G1000, G1010, G2000, G2010, G3000, G3010, G4000, G4010, G2411 and G3411. These are the earlier Canon ink tank models found in many Kenyan homes, schools and offices. Check the model label on the front panel or top cover before ordering. If your machine reads G2420, G3420 or another later number, this head will not fit, and you need the CH-40 instead. Send a photo of the label on WhatsApp and we will confirm.
How can I tell my printer needs a Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head?
A printer needs a Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head when colour prints stay faded, streaked or missing a shade even after cleaning. Common signs include a nozzle check pattern with gaps in the cyan, magenta or yellow blocks, photos with a strong colour cast, and black text that prints fine while colour fails. Some machines also flash an alarm light or show a print head error. If the tanks are full and two deep cleanings change nothing, the colour head is the likely cause.
Will a head cleaning or ink refill fix things before I replace the CH-4?
Try a refill and a cleaning first, because many colour faults on CH-4 printers come from low ink or dried nozzles rather than a dead head. Top up any tank below its lower line, then print a nozzle check from the maintenance menu. Run one standard cleaning and check again, then a deep cleaning if gaps remain. If it still fails, switch off, wait about 24 hours and test once more. Gaps that survive all of that point to a Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head replacement.
Is the Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head the same as the Canon CH-40 Colour Print Head?
No, the Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head and the Canon CH-40 Colour Print Head belong to different printer generations and are not interchangeable. The CH-4 fits the G1000 to G4010 family plus the G2411 and G3411. The CH-40 fits later machines such as the G2420, G3420, G3470 and G6040. Both sell at KSh 5,150 at Mascom International. Pick the CH-4 if your model number ends in 000, 010 or 411; pick the CH-40 for models ending in 420, 430, 460, 470 or 040.
How do I install the Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head?
Installing the Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head takes a few minutes and needs no tools. With the printer switched on, lift the scanning unit or top cover and wait for the holder to stop moving. Open the print head locking cover, lift out the old colour head, then unpack the replacement. Peel off the protective tape and cap without touching the nozzles or the gold contacts. Seat the head, press the locking cover down until it clicks, close the unit, and let the printer finish its ink charge.
How do power cuts and heat in Kenya affect the Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head?
KPLC power cuts and dry heat are two of the most common reasons a Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head clogs early in Kenya. When power drops mid-job, the head may not park and cap itself, so the nozzles sit open and the ink dries. Always switch off with the power button, never at the wall socket. In Mombasa, Kitui or Lodwar heat, print a page every few days to keep ink moving. A surge protector or small UPS also shields the electronics.
Who should buy the Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head, and who should skip it?
The Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head suits anyone with a G1000-to-G4010 series printer whose colour has failed while the body, scanner and paper feed still work well. School offices, cyber cafés and home users printing assignments and eCitizen forms keep the same machine running for far less than a replacement. Skip it if your printer also jams paper, has a failing scanner or shows an ink absorber warning, because those faults stay. Owners of G2420 or G3420 models should buy the CH-40 instead.
Technical Specifications
Core Function
- Tri-colour print head for cyan, magenta and yellow — it handles every colour on the page while a separate black head prints text.
- Sits fixed inside the printer rather than built into a cartridge — you keep refilling the tanks and change only this part when it wears out.
- Draws ink from the printer's refillable tanks through tubes — no cartridges to buy, so your running cost stays at bottle-ink level.
- Replaces a clogged, burnt-out or damaged colour head — it restores clean nozzle check patterns and accurate colour on charts and photos.
- Genuine Canon replacement part — the same type of head these printers left the factory with, so output matches the original setup.
- Mixes the three colours into every shade you see — skin tones, logos and map colours depend on all three nozzle rows firing cleanly.
Compatibility
- PIXMA G1000 and G1010 — print-only ink tank models common in homes, small shops and church offices.
- PIXMA G2000 and G2010 — print, scan and copy models widely used by schools and cyber cafés.
- PIXMA G3000 and G3010 — wireless all-in-one models; the head fits exactly the same way as on the G2000.
- PIXMA G4000 and G4010 — all-in-one models with fax and a document feeder for multi-page scanning.
- PIXMA G2411 and G3411 — also on the confirmed compatibility list, so owners of these units can order with confidence.
- Not for the G2420, G3420, G3470, G6040 or other later models — those printers take the CH-40 colour head.
Build
- Nozzle plate on the underside — never touch it, since skin oil and dust can block the tiny ink holes.
- Gold electrical contacts — they carry signals from the printer, so keep them clean, dry and free of fingerprints.
- Protective cap and tape — they keep air and dust away from the head until the moment you fit it.
- Locks under the printer's print head locking cover — a firm click tells you it is seated properly.
- Compact plastic body — light and easy to handle, but a drop onto a hard floor can damage it.
Inclusions
- One Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head in a sealed pack — open it only when you are ready to install.
- Protective cap and tape fitted on the head — remove both just before seating it in the printer.
- No ink bottles — use the ink already in your tanks or buy bottles separately.
- No black print head — the black side of these printers uses its own separate head.
- No tools, cables or software discs — the installation needs none of them.
Care and Running Cost
- Use genuine Canon ink in these models — mixed or diluted ink is a common cause of early clogging.
- Print a short page every few days — moving ink keeps the nozzles from drying, especially in hot weather.
- Switch off with the power button — this lets the head park under its cap and stay sealed.
- Keep the tanks above the lower line — running dry pulls air into the head and causes gaps.
- Run a nozzle check before big jobs — it catches problems before you waste a ream of paper.
Package Contents
The Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head arrives in its sealed Canon pack, with the protective cap and tape still on the head. That is the whole package: no ink bottles, black head, tools or manual extras. Keeping the seal intact until you install matters, because exposed nozzles can dry out. If you need ink or a black head for the same printer, ask our team on WhatsApp what is in stock at Mascom International that day.
Warranty
Mascom International covers the Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head with a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use. If the head is faulty out of the pack or fails because of a defect, bring it with your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk at Old Mutual Building, where claims are handled directly.
Where to Buy the Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head in Kenya
The Canon CH-4 Colour Print Head is on the shelf at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your printer's model number, or the old head itself, and our staff will match it on the spot. The CH-4 comes in a single tri-colour version.
To order or confirm compatibility, reach us here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders reach Nairobi and its environs the same day, and other major towns such as Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu and Meru within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your purchase is backed by the 6-month warranty above. Mascom International gives you honest compatibility advice, accurate pricing and a walk-in desk for after-sales help, so your printer gets back to work quickly.
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