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Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle | 70ml | Dye Ink | 7000 Page Yield | PIXMA G Series
Corporate navy, teal and turquoise for proposals, letterheads and geography lessons.
Condition: New
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 2,150 for a 70ml refill of Canon's dye-based cyan ink. It is brand new and sealed, and Canon rates the GI-490 colour bottles at up to 7,000 pages each under its ISO/IEC 24712 yield test. The bottle tops up the cyan tank on PIXMA G-series printers, and Canon's specification pages list GI-490 for the PIXMA G1411, G3411, G4410 and G4411. Pick up the Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or have it delivered.
Designed for sales teams, marketing officers, teachers and NGO field staff, the Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle handles the blue side of colour printing. Cyan carries company logos, bar charts in board reports, water on geography maps and the sky in school projects. It also mixes with yellow to make greens and with magenta to make purples. When the cyan tank runs low, charts start printing in the wrong shades, and a proposal can look careless. A fresh Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle brings back the correct blue without replacing anything else in the printer.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that mix genuine and unbranded refills on one shelf, Mascom International stocks only sealed Canon bottles. Dye ink suits colour work because it soaks into the paper and blends smoothly with the other two colours. At Mascom International, we're seeing offices in Westlands and Industrial Area reorder cyan alongside black after quarterly reporting season. The Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle sells individually, so you replace only the colour that has run down. Order on WhatsApp with payment on arrival, or visit the shop Monday through Saturday.
Common Questions About the Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle
What is the Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle 70ml price in Kenya?
The Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle 70ml sells for KSh 2,150, brand new and sealed, at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. You receive one genuine Canon bottle, a 6-month warranty on manufacturing defects and pay-on-arrival delivery to any county. The magenta and yellow GI-490 bottles cost the same KSh 2,150, while the 135ml black is KSh 2,350. Restocking all three colours together comes to KSh 6,450, and you can mix and match bottles in one order.
How do I confirm the Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle matches my printer?
Look for the code GI-490 on the label beside your printer's ink tanks, in the printed manual, or on Canon's specification page for your model. Canon lists GI-490 for the PIXMA G1411, G3411, G4410 and G4411. The code on the printer matters more than the printer's age or the shop's advice. If the label has worn off, photograph the model sticker under the scanner lid and send it to Mascom International on WhatsApp, and we will confirm the match.
How long will one Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle last in a busy office?
One Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle is rated by Canon for up to 7,000 colour pages, which works out to about 31 cents of cyan per page at KSh 2,150. An office printing 30 colour pages a day, six days a week, would take close to 39 weeks to reach that figure. Canon's test pages mix text and graphics, so blue backgrounds, maps and large logos will drain cyan sooner than the rating suggests.
Should I buy the Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle or cheaper generic refill ink?
Choose the Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle if you want ink made for the printer's heads and tested for colour match. Unbranded refills sold in Nairobi may cost less, but their blue can print in a different shade, their thickness can differ from Canon's, and nobody stands behind them if a head clogs. Generic ink suits only buyers printing rough drafts on an old machine they are willing to risk. For client-facing reports, logos and graded schoolwork, stay with genuine Canon ink.
How should I store a spare Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle in Kenya's heat?
Keep a spare Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle sealed, upright and out of direct sunlight until you need it. Offices in Mombasa and Malindi face coastal humidity, while shops in Garissa and Lodwar deal with strong heat, so a closed cupboard away from windows is the safest place. Avoid leaving the bottle on a car dashboard or near a generator. Once opened, close the cap firmly after refilling so dust from busy roads does not settle on the spout.
Is the Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle good for business presentations and logo printing?
Yes, the Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle is a sound choice for businesses printing presentations, brochures and branded letterheads, because most corporate blues rely heavily on cyan. Estate agents printing property flyers, NGO teams preparing donor reports and sales staff handing out price lists all depend on blues that look the same every time. Genuine dye ink blends evenly with magenta and yellow, so navy, teal and sky blue stay close to what you see on screen.
How do I refill the cyan tank without spilling?
Open the cyan tank cap on your PIXMA G printer, remove the bottle cap, and insert the spout into the tank's opening so ink flows in. Canon designed the GI-490 bottle for quick, easy refilling, so you rarely need to squeeze it. Fill to the upper line marked on the tank, then close both caps. Work on a flat table with a sheet of paper underneath. If your printer stopped while the tank was empty, follow the steps in its manual after refilling.
Is the Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle worth buying if I print mostly black documents?
Buy the Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle if your PIXMA G printer shows GI-490 on its tank label and the cyan level has dropped near the lower line. Skip it if you print only black text, since cyan is barely used in plain documents. Skip it too if your printer lists GI-41; the GI-41 cyan at Mascom International is the right bottle there. Owners of cartridge or laser printers need different supplies entirely.
Technical Specifications
Ink Formulation and Colour
- Dye-based cyan ink — the colour dissolves into the paper, blending smoothly with magenta and yellow for even tones.
- 70ml per bottle — Canon's standard size across the three GI-490 colours, compared with 135ml for the black.
- Canon designation C — the code for cyan shown on PIXMA G specification pages beside GI-490.
- Primary colour for blues and greens — cyan builds navy, teal and sky blue, and mixes with yellow for green shades.
- Genuine Canon formulation — made for the colour print head in PIXMA G printers rather than as a universal refill.
Yield and Cost Per Page
- Up to 7,000 pages — Canon's estimated colour yield, an average across the three GI-490 colours under ISO/IEC 24712.
- About 31 cents of cyan per page — the KSh 2,150 bottle price divided across Canon's 7,000-page rating.
- Just under KSh 1 per full colour page — the cost when all three colour bottles share the work.
- Estimated supplemental yield — Canon's term for what a refill bottle gives after the printer's first setup.
- Blue-heavy pages use more — large backgrounds, maps and logos pull cyan faster than Canon's mixed test pages.
Compatible PIXMA G Printers
- PIXMA G1411 — Canon's print-only tank model, with GI-490 listed on its specification page.
- PIXMA G3411 — the wireless print, scan and copy model, confirmed by Canon for GI-490 bottles.
- PIXMA G4410 and G4411 — fax-equipped models with a document feeder, both listed for GI-490 ink.
- Check other models first — read the code on your tank label, or send your printer model to Mascom International on WhatsApp.
- Separate from the GI-41 range — Canon uses GI-41 for a different PIXMA G generation, so the codes are not interchangeable.
Bottle and Refilling
- Refill bottle shaped for easy filling — Canon designed it to top up the cyan tank quickly and cleanly.
- Factory-sealed on arrival — an intact seal shows the ink has not been opened, diluted or replaced.
- Feeds the colour print head — on the G4411, Canon uses separate FINE heads for black and for colour.
- Recap after each use — a closed bottle keeps dust out and stops ink drying around the spout.
- Kept upright in a cool cupboard — the simplest way to protect leftover ink between refills.
What the Bottle Includes
- One sealed 70ml bottle of cyan ink — nothing else ships in the pack.
- No print head, tank or printer parts — the bottle replaces ink only.
- Other colours sold separately — magenta and yellow GI-490 bottles are KSh 2,150 each, black is KSh 2,350.
- Six-month warranty from Mascom International — covers manufacturing defects on the bottle under normal use.
- Delivery to all 47 counties — paid on arrival when you order by phone or WhatsApp.
Package Contents
Inside the pack you will find one sealed Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle holding 70ml of dye-based cyan ink for the cyan tank of a compatible PIXMA G printer. No print head, cable, printer or other colours are included. If you are restocking a full set, add the magenta and yellow bottles at KSh 2,150 each and the 135ml black at KSh 2,350 from Mascom International. Keep the box and receipt until your refill is complete.
Warranty
Mascom International covers the Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle with a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use, including a damaged seal or a leaking bottle on arrival. To make a claim, bring the bottle and its receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk, where our team will assess and process it.
Buying the Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle from Mascom International
You can buy the Canon GI-490 Cyan Ink Bottle at our shop in Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Hours run Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your printer's model number, or a photo of its tank label, and our staff will check it against the bottle before you pay. Cyan is the colour on this listing; magenta, yellow and black GI-490 bottles are stocked beside it.
Contact Mascom International directly:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery covers all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, while schools and offices in Thika, Nyeri, Kakamega and Kisii receive bottles the next 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. We give you genuine Canon ink, a straight answer about compatibility, a fair price and support after the sale.
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