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EdibleInkStore Magenta Edible Cleaning Cartridge for Canon CLI-281XL With Chip

$17.99

100ml / 3.5 oz per bottle · syringe sold separately

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Refill syringes, 5-pack

· one per colour

Cleaning cartridge set

· clears dried nozzles

Food-safe, or your money back

Every batch is manufactured to FDA-compliant specification and certified Kosher Parve, as applicable. Sealed bottles, lot-coded, never decanted.

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Ships from Baltimore

Same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm ET.

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Ground, anywhere in the continental US.

18-month shelf life

Sealed and lot-coded. Date printed on every bottle.

Ink that behaves like ink, and is safe to eat

High-Capacity Food-Grade Edible Printer Cleaning Cartridge

Keep your dedicated edible printer performing at its best with the EdibleInkStore Magenta Edible Printhead Cleaning Cartridge for Canon CLI-281XL. This high-capacity cleaning cartridge with chip is filled with a specialized food-grade edible cleaning solution designed to help clean clogged printheads and improve ink flow.

It is ideal for bakeries, cake decorators, and edible printing businesses experiencing clogged nozzles, missing colors, streaks, lines, or inconsistent edible image printing.

Key Features

  • Magenta CLI-281XL compatible edible cleaning cartridge
  • Built-in chip — ready to install
  • High-capacity cleaning solution
  • Food-grade edible cleaning solution
  • Helps clean clogged printheads and ink nozzles
  • Helps restore consistent ink flow and print quality
  • Can be used with the printer’s Cleaning and Deep Cleaning functions
  • FDA compliant, as applicable to product specifications
  • Kosher certified
  • Approx. 12+ month shelf life
  • Designed for dedicated edible ink printers

Helps Clean Clogged Edible Printer Printheads

Edible inks are water-based and contain ingredients such as sugar and food coloring. When an edible printer remains unused for an extended period, ink can dry or build up around the printhead nozzles, potentially causing printing problems.

Common symptoms of a clogged edible printhead include:

  • Horizontal or vertical lines
  • Missing colors
  • Faded or incorrect colors
  • Uneven ink flow
  • Streaky edible images
  • Blank or partially blank sheets

The EdibleInkStore cleaning cartridge helps flush the edible ink system and clean the printhead nozzles, helping restore smoother ink flow.

How to Use

  1. Remove the regular edible ink cartridge from the printer.
  2. Install the EdibleInkStore cleaning cartridge.
  3. Use your printer’s Cleaning or Deep Cleaning function.
  4. Repeat the cleaning cycle as needed.
  5. Print a nozzle check or test page to evaluate the results.
  6. After cleaning, reinstall your regular EdibleInkStore edible ink cartridges.
  7. Perform a test print before resuming normal edible printing.

For severe clogs, multiple cleaning cycles may be required. Results vary depending on the condition of the printhead and how long the printer has been inactive.

How Often Should You Use a Cleaning Cartridge?

The cleaning cartridge is designed for multiple cleaning cycles, and the actual number of cleaning cycles will vary depending on printer condition, clog severity, cleaning settings, and ink buildup. For best results, follow your printer manufacturer’s maintenance procedures and EdibleInkStore cleaning instructions.

Compatible Canon PIXMA Printers

Compatible with select Canon PIXMA printers using the PGI-280 / CLI-281 cartridge platform, including:

TR7520, TR8520, TR8620, TR8620A, TR8622, TR6120, TR6220, TS702, TS702A, TS6120, TS6220, TS6320, TS8120, TS8220, TS8320, TS8322, TS9120, TS9520, TS9520A, TS9521C and TS9521Ca.

Please verify your exact printer model before ordering.

Important Cleaning Cartridge Safety Notice

Use only in a printer dedicated exclusively to edible printing. Do not use this cleaning cartridge in a printer that has previously been used with conventional printer ink. Never mix regular printer ink, edible ink and cleaning solution, as contamination may occur.

The cleaning solution is intended for printhead and edible ink system maintenance and should not be consumed or swallowed directly. Keep away from children and use only as directed.

Product Specifications

Specification Details
Brand EdibleInkStore
Product Type Edible Printhead Cleaning Cartridge
Color Magenta
Cartridge CLI-281XL Compatible
Chip Yes
Capacity High Capacity
Cleaning Solution Food-Grade Edible Cleaning Solution
FDA Compliant Yes*
Kosher Yes*
Shelf Life 12+ Months
Quantity 1 Cartridge
Intended Use Edible Printer Printhead Cleaning

*Subject to applicable product specifications.

Why Choose EdibleInkStore Cleaning Cartridges?

Food-Grade Cleaning Solution: Designed specifically for maintenance of dedicated edible printing systems.

High Capacity: Provides multiple cleaning cycles depending on printer condition and cleaning requirements.

Ready to Install: Includes a compatible chip and is ready to use.

Helps Restore Print Quality: Designed to help address clogged nozzles, streaks, missing colors and inconsistent edible ink flow.

Ideal for Bakeries & Cake Decorators: A useful maintenance supply for businesses that rely on edible image printing.

EdibleInkStore — Edible Art Starts Here.

Important Brand & Trademark Notice

Canon®, PIXMA®, PGI-280XL, CLI-281XL, and other trademarks and model numbers belong to their respective owners. EdibleInkStore is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Canon. Canon model names are used solely to identify compatibility.

Volume
100ml / 3.5 oz
Ink type
Edible, water-based
Approx. refills
4–6 cartridges
FDA compliant
Yes*
Kosher
Parve*
Ships from
Baltimore, MD

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Refilling takes about two minutes

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Frequently asked questions

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Is a syringe included?
How long does the ink keep?
Will it print on wafer paper as well as frosting sheets?
My prints are streaky. What now?
Is it Kosher and FDA compliant?
Dispatched in under 24 hours

Every bottle sealed, boxed upright and lot-coded

Ink leaks in transit when it is packed on its side. Ours goes out upright, double-bagged, in a box that fits.