Canon i9100 Ink Cartridges
Shop ink cartridges for your Canon i9100, which uses the Canon BCI-3e and BCI-6 ink cartridge series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this A3+ wide-format photo printer since Aug 2026. Photo printing consumes BCI-6PC Photo Cyan and BCI-6PM Photo Magenta faster during light portrait and landscape prints than standard BCI-6BK black. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected Page Yield for BCI-6 Cartridges
Page yield for BCI-6 cartridges is measured using standard ISO/IEC 24711 inkjet testing patterns. Wide-format photo printing consumes ink faster depending on image colour balance, with lighter tones using BCI-6PC Photo Cyan and BCI-6PM Photo Magenta at a higher rate than regular text printing.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCI-6BK | Standard | Black | 280 | $0.026 |
| BCI-6PC | Standard | Cyan | 100 | $0.072 |
| BCI-6C | Standard | Cyan | 100 | $0.072 |
| BCI-6PM | Standard | Magenta | 100 | $0.072 |
| BCI-6M | Standard | Magenta | 100 | $0.072 |
| BCI-6Y | Standard | Yellow | 100 | $0.072 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Compatible cartridges.
Choosing Compatible Cartridges
Our compatible BCI-6 cartridges deliver vibrant photographic results while reducing print costs. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Explore our guide on genuine vs compatible cartridges to learn about product standards and reliability.
Ordering Canon i9100 Ink Supplies
When printing detailed photo prints, stock extra BCI-6PC and BCI-6PM tanks, as light colours run out faster than BCI-6BK black. If you choose third-party options for maximum savings, rest assured with our money-back guarantee under our returns policy. Order your Canon ink cartridges today with fast dispatch from our warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99.
Cartridge Stocking Tip for Photo Printers
Always keep spare Photo Cyan (BCI-6PC) and Photo Magenta (BCI-6PM) tanks on hand alongside standard CMYK colours. Because 6-colour photo printers utilise light cyan and light magenta heavily across sky and skin tones, these specific cartridges often empty twice as fast as primary yellow or black during photo printing runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Canon i9100 use Photo Cyan and Photo Magenta cartridges faster than standard Cyan and Magenta?
The 6-colour printing system uses BCI-6PC and BCI-6PM to create smoother gradients, skin tones, and subtle colour transitions in photos. Because light shades are applied across almost every print area, these photo cartridges empty more rapidly than high-density primary inks.
Can I print monochrome or text documents if one of the colour BCI-6 tanks is empty?
No, the Canon i9100 requires all six individual ink cartridges (BCI-6BK, BCI-6C, BCI-6M, BCI-6Y, BCI-6PC, BCI-6PM) to contain ink to function. If any tank is completely empty, the printer halts printing to prevent air from entering the printhead nozzles.
Do I need to replace all six BCI-6 ink cartridges at the same time?
No, each colour sits in an individual tank. You only need to replace the specific cartridge that has run low, allowing you to optimise ink usage based on your actual printing colour patterns.
