Canon 8286B011 ink cartridge 2 pc(s) Original Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

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If you’re running Canon inkjet hardware that takes these cartridges, the £38.54 ex‑VAT for a two-pack isn’t wildly priced, but it’s also not a “great deal” in the way compatible ranges sometimes are. The honest upside with Canon originals is predictability: fewer nasty surprises with print quality, less hassle with banding/colour shifts, and generally smoother performance for day-to-day business printing. If you print regularly (and care about consistent output for decks, invoices, labels, or client-facing docs), paying for “set and forget” can be worth it.

That said, this is only a sensible buy if you actually value reliability over cost per page. If your usage is light or you’ve got a history of cartridges sitting around, original ink can start looking expensive because inkjet costs add up quickly and dried heads are a real productivity killer. For heavy, frequent printing, originals like this can make sense; for occasional/home-office style volumes, I’d usually look harder at cheaper alternatives (or at least run the numbers on expected page yield) before committing.