Dependable Black Ink for Everyday Documents
Reports, receipts and school work are mostly black text. The Canon PIXMA 490 black ink supplies the black in your Canon PIXMA printer, helping text look crisp and dark.
Black ink is the workhorse of the printer, so it is always worth having a spare. With the 490 reference, you can match the ink to your printer and print with fewer interruptions.
Key Features and Benefits
- 490 reference. A specific ink reference to match your printer.
- Black ink. The ink behind text and everyday documents.
- Canon PIXMA. Made for Canon PIXMA printers.
- Everyday printing. Suits letters, reports and assignments.
- Dependable supply. A spare avoids downtime.
Where It Works Best
Use it in homes, schools and offices that print lots of black text. It is especially helpful for people printing assignments, invoices and forms.
Buying Guide: What to Check First
Check your printer's ink reference before ordering, because Canon ink varies between printer families. Ask our team to confirm that the 490 reference matches your printer, and ask about the expected page yield.
Installation and Setup Tips
Follow your printer's instructions to replace the ink, avoiding contact with nozzles. Close the cover, print a test page and run a nozzle check. Clean the print heads if text looks faint or streaky.
Reading Your Printer's Ink Reference
Printers use ink codes such as 490 to identify the right ink. You can usually find the code in the manual, on the old ink or printed on the printer. Matching the code is the easiest way to order correctly, and our team can help if you are unsure.
Reducing Ink Use
Use draft mode for internal documents, print double-sided and preview before you print. These small habits make a cartridge go further, and they cost nothing to adopt. If you print very often, keep a spare black on hand.
Avoiding Dried Heads
Print at least a page a week to keep print heads working. If a printer sits unused for a long time, nozzles can clog. A quick nozzle check and cleaning usually fixes minor problems. Regular use keeps your printer healthy. For students and small businesses, black ink is the cartridge that disappears first, so it is smart to track how many pages you print each week. A simple tally on a sticky note by the printer is enough. Divide your ink's expected yield by your weekly pages, and you will know roughly when to reorder. Also remember that printing in draft mode for homework and internal notes can double the life of a black cartridge, with very little visible difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it fit my printer?
Check the 490 reference. We can help.
Is it original Canon ink?
Ask us to confirm.
How many pages will it print?
Ask us for the yield.
Do you stock the colours?
Yes, we stock other colours as well.
Buy Canon PIXMA 490 Black Ink From Nosik Mart
Keep text crisp with the Canon PIXMA 490 Black Ink. Add it to your cart today, or contact the Nosik Mart team for availability, delivery options and help choosing the right setup.
