The Canon PFI-2100MBK is a genuine Canon 160mL matte black pigment ink tank for imagePROGRAF GP and PRO 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 5265C001AA for reliable results and full printer performance.
Why Choose the Genuine Canon PFI-2100MBK
- 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.
- Matte Black performance: deep, gloss-free blacks on matte, canvas and fine art media.
- 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 Matte Black Ink Does in Your Canon Printer
Matte Black is the black ink for matte, fine art, canvas and uncoated media. It produces deep, rich blacks with no gloss and sharp text, and it is the one ink shared across the imagePROGRAF GP and PRO lines, so many shops stock it in the larger sizes.
- Matte poster paper, canvas and fine art media
- Sharp black text and line work on uncoated stock
- Deep, even blacks for backlit and display graphics
Which Printers Use the Canon PFI-2100MBK?
The Canon PFI-2100MBK is compatible with the Canon imagePROGRAF GP-2000, GP-4000, GP-2600S, GP-4600S, GP-6600S, PRO-2600, PRO-4600 and PRO-6600. Matte Black is the one ink shared by the GP-2000 and GP-4000, the GP-2600S, GP-4600S and GP-6600S, and the PRO-2600, PRO-4600 and PRO-6600. Shop compatible printers: Canon imagePROGRAF GP-2000 24-inch printer, Canon imagePROGRAF GP-4000 44-inch printer, Canon imagePROGRAF GP-2600S 24-inch printer, Canon imagePROGRAF GP-4600S 44-inch printer, Canon imagePROGRAF GP-6600S 60-inch printer, Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2600 24-inch printer, Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4600 44-inch printer, Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-6600 60-inch printer.
Choose Your Size: 160mL, 330mL or 700mL
Canon offers this matte black ink in three tank sizes, and compatible printers accept each one. The 160mL Canon PFI-2100MBK 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-2300MBK Matte Black 330mL, Canon PFI-2700MBK Matte Black 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-2100PBK Photo Black, PFI-2100C Cyan, PFI-2100M Magenta, PFI-2100Y Yellow, 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-2100MBK Matte Black ink tank, 160mL (part number 5265C001AA)
Full Specifications
| Brand | Canon |
|---|---|
| Model | PFI-2100MBK |
| Canon part number | 5265C001AA (also listed as 5265C001) |
| UPC | 013803342215 |
| Color | Matte Black |
| Capacity | 160mL |
| Ink type | Pigment matte black ink |
| Compatible printers | imagePROGRAF GP-2000, GP-4000, GP-2600S, GP-4600S, GP-6600S, PRO-2600, PRO-4600, PRO-6600 |
| Other sizes available | PFI-2300MBK 330mL, PFI-2700MBK 700mL |
| Package dimensions | 6.0 x 5.5 x 2.1 in. |
| Shipping weight | 0.82 lb |
What printers use the Canon PFI-2100MBK?
The Canon PFI-2100MBK is compatible with the Canon imagePROGRAF GP-2000, GP-4000, GP-2600S, GP-4600S, GP-6600S, PRO-2600, PRO-4600 and PRO-6600.
Does the Canon PFI-2100MBK work in the PRO-4600 and GP-4600S?
Yes. The PFI-2100MBK Matte Black is shared by the GP-2000, GP-4000, GP-2600S, GP-4600S, GP-6600S, PRO-2600, PRO-4600 and PRO-6600.
What is the Canon part number for the PFI-2100MBK?
The Canon part number is 5265C001AA, sometimes listed without the AA suffix as 5265C001.
How much ink is in the Canon PFI-2100MBK?
Each tank holds 160mL of genuine Canon matte black pigment ink.
What is matte black ink used for?
Matte Black is the black ink for matte, fine art, canvas and uncoated media.
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-2100MBK 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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