Canon PFI-5100 PBK ink cartridge 1 pc(s) Original Photo black

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If this is genuinely the *original* Canon PFI-5100 PBK (photo black), it’s a sensible buy only if you’re printing the kind of work where black density and tonal smoothness actually matter—art prints, proofs, or anything where “good enough text black” isn’t the goal. At **£13.66 ex‑VAT**, it’s also pretty easy to justify for keeping an image workflow running without jumping through hoops with compatible inks that can be hit-or-miss. For studios and busy repro/print departments, the real value is reliability: fewer banding surprises and less time messing about with profiles.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it just because you need to “replace a cartridge.” Photo black inks are typically aimed at photographers and higher-end output, so if your use is mostly internal documents, drafts, or basic line-work, you’re probably paying for qualities you won’t notice. Also—this matters—double-check cartridge compatibility with your exact Canon printer model before ordering; getting the wrong format can waste the cartridge and the delivery time. If you tell me the printer model, I can say whether this is the right ink for your machine and whether the price looks genuinely fair for your setup.