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Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle | 70ml | Dye Ink | 7000 Page Yield | PIXMA G Series
Warm golds, leafy greens and sunny highlights for menus, certificates and nursery worksheets.
Condition: New
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle costs KSh 2,150 at Mascom International, where it sits brand new and sealed on our Nairobi CBD shelf. Inside is 70ml of Canon's dye-based yellow ink for the yellow tank of PIXMA G-series refillable printers. Canon rates GI-490 colour ink at up to 7,000 pages and lists it on the specification pages of the PIXMA G1411, G3411, G4410 and G4411. Collect the Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle from Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, or order it for delivery to your home, school or office.
Designed for restaurant owners, nursery and primary teachers, event organisers, hardware shops and church secretaries, the Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle handles the colour people notice only when it goes missing. Yellow sits inside every green, orange, gold and brown your printer produces. Run it dry and grass prints blue, the gold seal on a certificate turns grey, and a restaurant menu loses its warm look. Many buyers do not realise yellow is low until a whole batch of prints comes out wrong. Topping up with the Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle brings every mixed shade back.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell only full colour packs, Mascom International sells each GI-490 colour on its own, so you pay only for the tank that needs it. Yellow often outlasts cyan and magenta in office work, yet it empties fast in schools printing cartoons and in kitchens printing food photos. Customers across Nairobi tell us the Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle is the refill they forget until a job fails. Keep one spare, check the tank level weekly, and order on WhatsApp with payment on arrival anywhere in the country.
Common Questions About the Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle
How much does the Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle 70ml cost in Kenya?
The Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle 70ml costs KSh 2,150, brand new and sealed, at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. That covers one genuine Canon bottle, a 6-month warranty on manufacturing defects and pay-on-arrival delivery nationwide. Cyan and magenta GI-490 bottles share the same KSh 2,150 price, and the 135ml black is KSh 2,350. Buying yellow with one other colour comes to KSh 4,300, and all four bottles total KSh 8,800.
Should I buy only the Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle or the whole colour set?
Buy the Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle on its own when only the yellow tank sits near its lower line, and buy the set when all three colours are low. A single bottle costs KSh 2,150, while cyan, magenta and yellow together cost KSh 6,450. Separate bottles avoid paying for colours you still have. A full set suits schools before exams or shops before the December rush, when nobody wants a stoppage halfway through a big print run.
Why do my greens print blue on a Canon PIXMA G printer?
Greens that print blue on a PIXMA G printer usually mean the yellow tank is low or the yellow nozzles are blocked, and the Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle solves the first case. Your printer makes green by laying yellow over cyan. Without enough yellow, only the cyan shows. Check the tank level first, then refill and run a nozzle check from the maintenance menu. If gaps remain after a cleaning cycle, bring a test print to Mascom International for advice.
Is the Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle a good fit for school and nursery printing?
Yes, the Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle suits schools printing colouring sheets, number charts, alphabet posters and certificates, because those pages use plenty of yellow, orange and green. A primary school in Kiambu or Machakos printing weekly worksheets can track yellow use easily on a tank printer. Canon's 7,000-page colour rating makes one bottle last a long stretch of the term. Teachers ordering through school bursars can request an official Mascom International receipt for their records.
What happens to an ink tank printer during KPLC power cuts?
A KPLC power cut will not spoil the Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle or the ink in your tank, although a sudden shutdown may interrupt the printer's normal power-off routine. When power returns, switch the printer on and let it finish its startup routine before printing. Turn it off with its own power button, not at the wall socket, so it parks the head and covers the nozzles. Offices with frequent outages can run small printers from a UPS during long jobs.
Can I print restaurant menus with the Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle?
Yes, restaurants and cafés can print menus, specials boards and table cards with the Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle, since food photography leans heavily on yellows, golds and warm browns. Chips, chapati, pilau and fruit juice all need strong yellow to look appetising on paper. Print on thicker matte or glossy card for better colour than plain office paper. Laminating the finished menu protects dye ink from splashes, grease and handling in a busy kitchen.
How long does an opened Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle keep?
An opened Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle keeps best when you pour the full contents into the tank in one sitting, because ink stored in a half-empty bottle is exposed to air and dust. If ink remains, recap it tightly, keep it upright and store it somewhere cool and dark. Buy spares in sealed form rather than opening a second bottle early. A sealed bottle from Mascom International can wait in a drawer until the tank needs it, with the full 70ml still protected.
Who will use up the Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle fastest, and who does not need a spare?
Schools, restaurants, poster printers and event planners use up the Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle fastest, so they benefit most from keeping a spare. Accountants, law firms and anyone printing mostly black text do not need one, because yellow appears only in occasional charts or logos. Owners of printers listing GI-41 should order the GI-41 yellow, also stocked at Mascom International. People who print a few colour pages a month may find a cartridge printer simpler.
Technical Specifications
Yellow Ink Formulation
- Dye-based yellow — the colour sinks into the paper and blends with cyan and magenta without visible grain.
- 70ml per bottle — matches the capacity of the cyan and magenta bottles in the GI-490 range.
- Canon designation Y — the yellow code listed beside GI-490 on PIXMA G specification pages.
- Base of greens, oranges and golds — yellow layers under the other colours to build warm and natural shades.
- Genuine Canon ink — designed around the PIXMA G colour print head rather than sold as a universal refill.
Yield and Budgeting
- Up to 7,000 pages — Canon's ISO/IEC 24712 colour estimate, an average of the cyan, magenta and yellow bottles.
- About 31 cents of yellow per page — the KSh 2,150 bottle price spread across Canon's 7,000-page figure.
- KSh 6,450 for all three colours — the cost of restocking cyan, magenta and yellow together.
- Up to 2,000 postcard-size photos per colour set — Canon's estimate for 10x15cm colour prints.
- Use varies by subject — cartoons, food and nature images pull more yellow than office charts.
Printer Matching
- PIXMA G1411 — Canon's print-only refillable model, with GI-490 on its specification page.
- PIXMA G3411 — the wireless print, scan and copy model, listed for GI-490 ink.
- PIXMA G4410 and G4411 — fax-capable all-in-ones with a document feeder, both on the GI-490 list.
- Check before ordering — read the GI-490 code on the tank label or in your manual, or send the model on WhatsApp.
- Different from GI-41 printers — Canon pairs GI-41 with another PIXMA G generation.
Bottle Construction and Care
- Refill-ready spout — Canon shaped the bottle to pour straight into the yellow tank quickly and cleanly.
- Sealed from the factory — the intact seal shows the ink is untouched since it left Canon.
- Feeds the colour head — models such as the G4411 use one FINE head for black and one for colour.
- Recap promptly — a closed bottle keeps out dust and stops ink thickening at the opening.
- Store upright in the shade — away from windows, cookers and hot car boots.
What Ships in the Pack
- One sealed 70ml yellow ink bottle — nothing else is included.
- No print head or tank parts — the pack replaces ink only.
- Companion colours sold separately — cyan and magenta at KSh 2,150 each, black 135ml at KSh 2,350.
- Covered for six months by Mascom International — against manufacturing faults such as a split bottle.
- Countrywide pay-on-arrival delivery — order by phone or WhatsApp from any county.
Package Contents
The box contains one factory-sealed Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle with 70ml of dye-based yellow ink, made for the yellow tank of a compatible PIXMA G printer. No printer, print head, cable or other colour comes with it. To refresh the full set in one order, add GI-490 cyan and magenta at KSh 2,150 each and the 135ml black at KSh 2,350 from Mascom International. Keep the receipt and packaging until your refill is done.
Warranty
Mascom International supplies the Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use, such as a split bottle or a seal broken before delivery. Bring the bottle and your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk at Old Mutual Building, and our team will deal with the claim.
Buying the Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle from Mascom International
Find the Canon GI-490 Yellow Ink Bottle at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Show us your printer's model or the empty bottle, and we will confirm the match on the spot. This listing is for yellow, and matching GI-490 black, cyan and magenta bottles are ready on the same shelf.
Order or ask a question here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We send orders pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Buyers in Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, and schools and restaurants in Embu, Kericho, Bungoma and Kilifi receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your bottle carries the 6-month warranty above. You can count on genuine Canon supplies, clear compatibility advice, an exact price and a team that stays reachable after you buy.
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