Every printer is distinct in its functioning and requires specific type of cartridge. Some printer manufacturing companies have come up with their own cartridges. They make the cartridges as per the specific needs of the particular model of the printer. The companies manufacturing their own cartridges are HP, canon, Epson, Brother, Lexmark to name but a few.

All these companies offer specific cartridges featuring the particular requirements of the printer model. Some cartridges come with print head attached and some are without print head. Compatible cartridges are also manufactured by the printer formulating companies. The range of canon compatible cartridge includes PGI and CLI ink cartridges. The combination of different CLI cartridges is used in printers’ model number MP800, MP810, pixma ip3300, pixma ip4200, pixma ip4300, pixma ip4500 and many more. It is recommended to use the compatible cartridges as they make considerable savings over the original ink cartridges. They are also designed explicitly for the particular model of the printer.