Canon Print Head CH-4

Canon Print Head CH-4

The Canon Print Head CH-4 is a genuine OEM colour replacement printhead designed specifically for Canon PIXMA G-series ink tank printers. Additionally, it handles cyan, magenta, and yellow ink delivery, making it the component directly responsible for vibrant colour documents, photos, and illustrated prints. Moreover, as a user-replaceable part, it allows owners to restore full colour output at home rather than sending the printer to a service centre.

The CH-4 works alongside the BH-4 black print head to provide complete printing functionality across the G-series range. Consequently, when colour output deteriorates — with missing hues, streaked gradients, or faded tones despite full ink tanks — the CH-4 is typically the component requiring attention. Canon engineered it using FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) technology, which furthermore places dye-based colour ink droplets with micro-level precision. As a result, prints achieve smooth colour transitions, accurate skin tones, and consistent saturation from the first page to the last.

Because PIXMA G-series printers use continuously refillable ink tanks, the print head endures more accumulated wear than heads in conventional cartridge-based systems. However, the CH-4’s user-replaceable design means that declining colour quality does not necessarily signal the end of the printer’s working life. Therefore, replacing a worn CH-4 extends the printer’s lifespan considerably at a fraction of the cost of a new unit. Installation requires no tools: unlock the blue lever inside the printer carriage, lift out the worn colour head, and seat the CH-4 firmly until it clicks into place. The printer furthermore detects the new component automatically, after which a nozzle check pattern confirms correct installation and ink flow across all three colour channels.

Technical Specifications

Component Details

• Model: CH-4
• Part Number: 0869C001 / 0869C001AA
• Component Type: Colour replacement print head
• Ink Colours: Tri-colour — Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
• Ink Type: Dye-based (works with G-series colour ink bottles)

Print Technology

• Technology: Canon FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering)
• Function: Colour ink delivery for photos, graphics, and colour documents

Installation

• Installation Method: Tool-free lever-release swap
• Printer Detection: Automatic upon installation
• Post-Installation Check: Nozzle check pattern recommended across all colour channels

Compatibility

• Compatible Printers: Canon PIXMA G1400, G1410, G1411, G1416, G2400, G2410, G2411, G2415, G2416, G3400, G3410, G3411, G3415, G3416, G4400, G4410, G4411
• Companion Black Print Head: Canon BH-4 (sold separately)

Use Cases and Applications

Restoring faded or streaked colour output — The most common reason to replace the CH-4 is persistent colour streaking, missing hues, or uneven gradients that cleaning cycles fail to resolve. Additionally, if colour ink tanks are full but prints appear washed out or incomplete, the colour print head is typically the component at fault. Consequently, replacing it with a genuine CH-4 restores output to factory standard without requiring a full printer replacement.

Home photo and creative printing — PIXMA G-series printers are widely used for family photos, greeting cards, and creative projects. However, sustained photo printing gradually degrades colour nozzle performance more quickly than plain document printing. Therefore, the CH-4 is a practical maintenance part for households that rely on their G-series printer for colour-intensive output.

Small office colour documents — Offices printing brochures, flyers, presentations, and branded correspondence depend on consistent colour accuracy. Moreover, a worn colour print head produces visibly inconsistent output that undermines professional materials. As a result, replacing the CH-4 promptly maintains the quality standard that client-facing documents require.

Educational and institutional environments — Schools and training centres using G-series printers for illustrated worksheets, charts, and printed resources benefit from the CH-4’s straightforward swap process. Furthermore, having a spare unit available eliminates colour printing interruptions during critical periods such as assessments or events.

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Image Alt Text Suggestions

1. Canon Print Head CH-4 colour replacement printhead on white background
2. Canon CH-4 colour print head part number 0869C001AA front view
3. Canon CH-4 printhead being installed into Canon PIXMA G3410 ink tank printer carriage
4. Canon BH-4 and CH-4 print head pair for PIXMA G-series printers side by side

Spec Notes and Caveats

• Part number: The CH-4 part number 0869C001AA is sourced from third-party reseller listings. Canon’s official Middle East store was used as the primary reference for the BH-4; however, a direct Canon-published page specifically for the CH-4 was not confirmed during research. Verify this part number against a Canon invoice or Canon Africa documentation before publishing.
• BH-4 and CH-4 relationship: Both print heads must be installed and functional for complete black and colour printing. The CH-4 handles colour channels only; the BH-4 handles black. Listing both products with distinct keyphrases avoids cannibalisation — confirmed as separate focus keyphrases across this session.
• Ink type: The CH-4 uses dye-based colour ink from Canon G-series colour bottles (GI-490 C/M/Y or equivalent). Using third-party inks with a genuine print head may affect nozzle longevity and colour accuracy.
• External link: The Canon Middle East store domain has been used as the reference point, consistent with the BH-4 listing. Update to a Canon Africa or Canon Kenya URL if one is available for this part.