Introduction

The Canon Pixma CL-441 (CL 441 Color) Tricolour ink cartridge promises high page yield and professional-quality prints. But does it deliver on these promises in the real world? I’ve been using this cartridge for the past few weeks in my home office, putting it through its paces with a variety of print jobs, from everyday documents to vibrant photos. In this review, I’ll share my experiences and provide a thorough assessment of its performance.

Features

The CL-441 boasts a claimed high page yield, promising cost-effectiveness for frequent printers. The marketing materials emphasize its ability to produce vibrant, smudge-proof prints. Beyond the claimed high yield and quality, the cartridge itself feels robust, suggesting durability. This impression is further supported by the description indicating it’s “crafted of industrial-grade material”.

Performance

In terms of print quality, the CL-441 certainly lives up to its claims. Color reproduction is excellent, with vibrant and accurate tones. I printed a series of photographs, and the results were surprisingly sharp and detailed, even with finer nuances being clearly visible. The text quality is equally impressive, with crisp, clean characters, even at smaller font sizes. I didn’t experience any smudging or streaking, even on freshly printed pages.

The page yield, however, is a more nuanced aspect. While I didn’t rigorously count every page, my experience suggests the advertised yield is quite accurate under normal use. For a user printing multiple documents per day, this cartridge proved to be cost effective. However, users who print photographs more extensively might find the yield decreases slightly.

Pros & Cons

• Pros: Excellent color reproduction, crisp text, high page yield (as advertised), durable construction, minimal smudging or streaking.
• Cons: Slightly higher initial cost compared to some other cartridges; page yield might be slightly less when printing high-quality photographs consistently.

Final Verdict

Overall, the Canon Pixma CL-441 (CL 441 Color) ink cartridge is a solid performer. The combination of excellent print quality and a respectable page yield makes it a worthwhile investment, particularly for those with moderate to high printing needs. While the initial cost might seem a bit high, the long-term savings from the high page yield ultimately make it a cost-effective choice. I would wholeheartedly recommend this cartridge to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality printing.