Canon BCI-8C Cyan Ink Cartridge – Compatible | Castle Ink

The Canon BCI-8C compatible cyan ink cartridge from Castle Ink is a direct drop-in replacement for the OEM Canon BCI-8C (BCI8C), engineered for the Canon BJC-8500 and BJ F8500 wide-format inkjet printers. Our BCI-8C uses dye-based cyan ink calibrated for clean color reproduction in graphic, photo, and presentation output — a cost-effective way to keep these long-running professional inkjets in service without sacrificing image quality.

Each BCI-8C ships factory-sealed with a fresh ink reservoir and OEM-compatible print head interface. Cartridges are leak-tested and backed by Castle Ink’s 100% satisfaction guarantee; if you’re not happy with print quality or yield we will replace or refund.

Compatible Canon Printers

• Canon BJC-8500
• Canon BJ F8500

Product Specifications

• SKU: BCI-8C
• OEM Reference: Canon BCI-8C / BCI8C
• Color: Cyan (dye-based)
• Type: Compatible (non-OEM)
• Warranty: 100% Castle Ink satisfaction guarantee
• Shipping: Free U.S. shipping; same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm ET

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the BCI-8C void my Canon printer warranty? No. Under the U.S. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, using a compatible cartridge does not void your printer manufacturer’s warranty.

How does the BCI-8C compare to OEM cyan? Color match is calibrated against OEM Canon dye chemistry so you should see very close on-screen-to-print color fidelity, particularly in skin tones and gradient transitions.

Can I mix Castle Ink cartridges with OEM in the same printer? Yes. The BJC-8500 / BJ F8500 will accept any combination of OEM and compatible BCI-8 cartridges across its six slots.