Canon CLI-42C Cyan Ink Cartridge

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If you’re running a Canon printer that takes the CLI-42 series, this cyan cartridge at £12.14 ex-VAT is a pretty sensible buy for day-to-day office printing. The real question isn’t “is it cheaper than what?”—it’s whether you’re happy with consistent output and decent colour without the hassle. Canon OEM cartridges are usually reliable in terms of alignment and print behaviour, so you’re less likely to get weird tinting or “it’s working but not properly” headaches that can crop up with some lower-cost alternatives.

That said, I’d only recommend it if you actually print enough cyan to justify buying OEM regularly. If you’re a light user or you mostly churn out black text, the spend on individual colour cartridges adds up fast—at that point, it often becomes worth planning around bundle packs, higher-yield options, or refill/reman routes depending on your risk tolerance. Also, if your printer model doesn’t specifically match the CLI-42C, don’t force it—wrong cartridges can mean wasted money and unnecessary downtime.