The Canon PG-445 and CL-446 Multipack

The Canon PG-445 and CL-446 Multipack is a genuine Canon ink cartridge bundle designed for users who want reliable, high-quality prints for home or small office use. This pack includes two separate ink cartridges: the PG-445 black cartridge and the CL-446 tri-color cartridge. These cartridges are part of Canon’s standard ink system and are particularly suitable for light to moderate printing needs such as documents, schoolwork, and casual photo printing.

The PG-445 black cartridge uses pigment-based ink, which is optimized for printing sharp, smudge-resistant black text. It has an 8 ml capacity and can print up to approximately 180 pages, based on standard ISO testing with 5% coverage per page. This makes it ideal for text-heavy tasks like letters, essays, or invoices.

The CL-446 color cartridge uses dye-based ink, containing cyan, magenta, and yellow in a single unit. It also has an 8 ml ink volume and yields around 180 pages. Its dye-based formula produces vivid, bright colors and is suitable for color documents, charts, and images. While it offers excellent vibrancy, dye inks are generally less resistant to water and fading over time than pigment-based inks.

This multipack is compatible with a wide range of Canon PIXMA printers, especially those in the compact and entry-level lines. These include models from the MG, MX, TS, TR, and iP series, such as the PIXMA MG2540, MX494, TS3340, and TR4540. These printers are often chosen for their simplicity, affordability, and all-in-one capabilities (print, scan, copy).

Canon’s PG-445 and CL-446 cartridges are known for their plug-and-play ease of use. The cartridges are easy to install and automatically recognized by compatible printers, ensuring hassle-free operation and consistent print quality. Using genuine Canon ink also helps maintain the long-term health of your printer by preventing clogs and compatibility issues that third-party cartridges can sometimes cause.