The Canon PFI-2100Y is a genuine Canon 160mL yellow pigment ink tank for imagePROGRAF GP series large format printers. Canon pigment ink delivers vivid, consistent color, sharp detail and durable, water-resistant prints for posters, signage and display graphics. Order Canon part number 5269C001AA for reliable results and full printer performance.
Why Choose the Genuine Canon PFI-2100Y
- Genuine Canon ink: formulated and tested with Canon printheads for reliable, clog-resistant performance.
- Pigment-based formula: vivid color and prints that resist water, smudging and fading.
- Yellow performance: bright yellows, golds and warm tones for retail graphics.
- 160mL capacity: ideal for lower-volume printing or keeping a backup tank on the shelf.
- Accurate ink tracking: the printer reads the tank chip and reports remaining ink so you can reorder on time.
- Protects your investment: genuine Canon supplies help keep your printer running at full quality.
What Yellow Ink Does in Your Canon Printer
Yellow mixes with cyan and magenta to create greens, oranges, golds and warm neutrals. It is essential for bright, eye-catching retail posters, food graphics and safety signage.
- Bright yellows and golds in retail posters
- Warm highlights and neutrals in photos
- Safety and caution graphics
Which Printers Use the Canon PFI-2100Y?
The Canon PFI-2100Y is compatible with the Canon imagePROGRAF GP-2000 and GP-4000. The GP-2600S, GP-4600S and GP-6600S use a different yellow ink, so the Canon PFI-2100Y is for the GP-2000 and GP-4000. Shop compatible printers: Canon imagePROGRAF GP-2000 24-inch printer, Canon imagePROGRAF GP-4000 44-inch printer.
Choose Your Size: 160mL, 330mL or 700mL
Canon offers this yellow ink in three tank sizes, and compatible printers accept each one. The 160mL Canon PFI-2100Y is the right choice when you want this: ideal for lower-volume printing or keeping a backup tank on the shelf. Other sizes: Canon PFI-2300Y Yellow 330mL, Canon PFI-2700Y Yellow 700mL.
Complete Your Canon Ink Set
Keep a full set on hand so a low tank never stops a deadline job. Matching 160mL tanks for the same printers: PFI-2100MBK Matte Black, PFI-2100PBK Photo Black, PFI-2100C Cyan, PFI-2100M Magenta, PFI-2100GY Gray, PFI-2100R Red, PFI-2100O Orange, PFI-2100G Green, PFI-2100V Violet, PFI-2100FP Fluorescent Pink.
Pair your ink with media made for aqueous pigment printers, such as Buffalo premium satin photo paper for posters and photo graphics, Buffalo Montana PET blockout banner for durable displays, and Buffalo poly banner media for signage.
Installation and Storage Tips
- Keep the tank sealed in its package until you are ready to install it.
- Store ink upright at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and heat.
- Install tanks before the expiration date printed on the package.
- Replace a tank when the printer panel shows it is empty for best print quality.
- Questions about your setup? Call Buffalo Imaging at (323) 721-5678.
What’s in the Box
- One genuine Canon PFI-2100Y Yellow ink tank, 160mL (part number 5269C001AA)
Full Specifications
| Brand | Canon |
|---|---|
| Model | PFI-2100Y |
| Canon part number | 5269C001AA (also listed as 5269C001) |
| UPC | 013803342314 |
| Color | Yellow |
| Capacity | 160mL |
| Ink type | Pigment yellow ink |
| Compatible printers | imagePROGRAF GP-2000, GP-4000 |
| Other sizes available | PFI-2300Y 330mL, PFI-2700Y 700mL |
| Package dimensions | 6.0 x 5.5 x 2.1 in. |
| Shipping weight | 0.82 lb |
What printers use the Canon PFI-2100Y?
The Canon PFI-2100Y is compatible with the Canon imagePROGRAF GP-2000 and GP-4000.
Does the Canon PFI-2100Y work in the GP-4600S or PRO-4600?
No. The GP-2600S, GP-4600S, GP-6600S and the PRO series use a different yellow ink. The Canon PFI-2100Y is for the GP-2000 and GP-4000.
What is the Canon part number for the PFI-2100Y?
The Canon part number is 5269C001AA, sometimes listed without the AA suffix as 5269C001.
How much ink is in the Canon PFI-2100Y?
Each tank holds 160mL of genuine Canon yellow pigment ink.
What is yellow ink used for?
Yellow mixes with cyan and magenta to create greens, oranges, golds and warm neutrals.
Can I mix 160mL, 330mL and 700mL tanks in the same printer?
Yes. Compatible printers accept each tank size, so you can run larger tanks in the colors you use most and smaller tanks in the rest.
Is the Canon PFI-2100Y pigment or dye ink?
It is pigment ink, which produces vivid color and prints that resist water, smudging and fading.
Does genuine Canon ink matter?
Genuine Canon ink is formulated for Canon printheads and color profiles, which protects print quality and printhead reliability.
How should I store spare Canon ink tanks?
Keep them sealed, upright and at room temperature away from heat and sunlight, and install them before the expiration date on the package.


































































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