
The manufacturer’s alpha-numeric code that identifies a printer ink cartridge or bottle. The code is used to connect compatible ink cartridges or bottles to compatible printers.
The code format is as follows: Brand, 2-3 letters, dash or space, 2-3 figure number. Vendors do not always use all these elements. Color and capacity are not included because this information is not needed to connect printers and cartridges.
Canon CLI-221 Cyan Ink Cartridge - Inkjet - Cyan