Canon 245XL and 246XL are a Black-and-Tri-color cartridge pair used by specific U.S.-market PIXMA printers. This guide lists the individual printer models on Starink's reviewed compatibility list, explains the PG-245XL Black and CL-246XL Tri-color yields, and covers remanufactured cartridge construction, original OEM chip reuse, installation, storage, and recognition checks.
This is a U.S. compatibility guide. Confirm the complete printer model and the cartridge number used by that printer before ordering, especially if the printer was purchased outside the United States.
Starink's reviewed U.S. compatibility list contains 24 Canon PIXMA models across the MG2400, MG2500, MG2900, MG3000, TS200, TS300, TS3100, TS3300, TR4500, MX490, and iP2800 Series. The exact model should appear in the full list below.
These printers use separate Black and Tri-color cartridge positions. The Starink 2-Pack supplies one remanufactured PG-245XL Black cartridge and one remanufactured CL-246XL Tri-color cartridge, each retaining an original OEM chip already attached.
The stated yield is up to 400 pages for Black and up to 400 pages for Tri-color. These are individual cartridge ratings and should not be presented as an 800-page total for the package.
Starink reviewed the model list, package configuration, chip details, and page-yield information on September 4, 2026.
Find the exact model printed on the printer label or shown in the device information screen. Compatibility should be confirmed using the individual model rather than a similar model name or appearance.
The two cartridges occupy different positions and are consumed independently. Use the yield figure for each cartridge separately when estimating replacement frequency.
| Starink Cartridge | Approximate Page Yield | Color |
|---|---|---|
| Canon PG-245XL | Up to 400 pages | Black |
| Canon CL-246XL | Up to 400 pages | Cyan, Magenta & Yellow |
Page yield is an estimate rather than a guarantee for every print environment. Coverage, photos, quality settings, cleaning cycles, paper, and printer condition can affect actual output. The Black and Tri-color figures should not be added together as one 2-Pack yield.
The Starink listing provides one high-yield cartridge for each cartridge position used by the listed printers: a dedicated Black cartridge and a Tri-color cartridge containing cyan, magenta, and yellow.
Total package quantity: 2 ink cartridges. The Black and Tri-color cartridges are separate consumables and can be replaced independently when the printer indicates that one needs attention.
“Remanufactured” refers to the preparation process rather than a newly manufactured OEM cartridge. A previously used cartridge is cleaned, inspected, refilled, reassembled, and checked for another service cycle.
The reused OEM chip is intended to support cartridge recognition and ink-level communication in the listed U.S.-market printers. Because recognition also depends on printer hardware, electrical contact, firmware, and installation condition, this guide does not promise identical behavior across every device state or future printer update.
For other Starink cartridge families prepared with reused OEM chips, visit Remanufactured Ink Cartridges with Original OEM Chip.
For a broader explanation of cartridge reuse, read What Is a Remanufactured Ink Cartridge? OEM Chip, Benefits & How It Compares.
Spare cartridges need limited handling before installation. Keeping the packaging intact and avoiding temperature extremes helps protect the contact and ink-delivery areas until the cartridge is needed.
Once a cartridge is opened, installing it promptly is generally preferable to storing it loose. Avoid removing an installed cartridge solely for routine storage.
A cartridge-recognition message does not always point to the same cause. Model mismatch, regional cartridge numbering, protective material, poor contact, incomplete seating, or a printer software change can all be relevant, so start with checks that do not alter printer settings.
If recognition changed after a software or firmware update, continue with the Printer Firmware & Ink Cartridge Troubleshooting Guide.
The Starink product below is the same Black-and-Tri-color configuration described throughout this guide: one remanufactured PG-245XL Black cartridge and one remanufactured CL-246XL Tri-color cartridge, with original OEM chips already attached.
A remanufactured two-cartridge set for the listed U.S. Canon PIXMA models. Stated yield: up to 400 Black pages and up to 400 Tri-color pages per cartridge.
Share the complete printer model and the country where it was purchased. Starink support can compare those details with the reviewed compatibility list before you order.
Starink's U.S. compatibility list includes 24 individual Canon PIXMA models across the MG2400, MG2500, MG2900, MG3000, TS200, TS300, TS3100, TS3300, TR4500, MX490, and iP2800 Series. The exact printer model should appear in the list before ordering.
The stated yield is up to 400 pages for the PG-245XL Black cartridge and up to 400 pages for the CL-246XL Tri-color cartridge. These figures apply to the cartridges separately and should not be combined into an 800-page package yield.
The package contains one remanufactured Canon PG-245XL Black cartridge and one remanufactured Canon CL-246XL Tri-color cartridge. It is one complete Black-and-color replacement set.
Yes. Each finished Starink cartridge retains an original OEM chip already attached to the cartridge. No chip transfer from the user's empty cartridge is required.
It means a previously used cartridge is cleaned, inspected, refilled, reassembled, and checked for another service cycle. For this Starink product, the original OEM chip is also retained on the finished cartridge.
For the U.S.-market printers listed in this guide, PG-245XL is the higher-yield option in the PG-245 cartridge family. Compatibility should still be confirmed by exact printer model and purchase region.
For the U.S.-market printers listed here, CL-246XL is the higher-yield option in the CL-246 cartridge family. Do not assume the same cartridge number applies to an unlisted or non-U.S. printer.
The U.S.-market Canon PIXMA MG2522 appears on Starink's compatibility list for the PG-245 Black and CL-246 Tri-color cartridge family. The Starink set in this guide supplies the high-yield PG-245XL Black and CL-246XL Tri-color versions. See the Canon PIXMA MG2500 Series Ink Cartridges page for the related model group.
The U.S.-market Canon PIXMA TS3322 is listed for the PG-245 Black and CL-246 Tri-color cartridge family. Starink's remanufactured 2-Pack supplies the corresponding PG-245XL Black and CL-246XL Tri-color cartridges. See the Canon PIXMA TS3300 Series Ink Cartridges page for the related model group.
Yes, when it is the U.S.-market Canon PIXMA TR4520 listed in this guide. It uses the PG-245 and CL-246 cartridge family and can use the high-yield PG-245XL and CL-246XL versions described here. See the Canon PIXMA TR4500 Series Ink Cartridges page for the related model group.
Do not determine compatibility from the model name alone. Canon cartridge numbering can vary by sales region. For a printer purchased outside the United States, check the cartridge number on the old cartridge or in the regional printer manual.
First confirm the exact printer model, purchase region, and cartridge number. Then check for remaining protective material, confirm the Black and Tri-color positions, and reseat the cartridge. If recognition changed after a printer update, use Starink ink-cartridge troubleshooting guide for the next checks.
Compatibility and Starink product specifications last reviewed: September 4, 2026.
The compatibility scope on this page is intentionally limited to the 24 named U.S.-market Canon PIXMA models. An unlisted printer should be checked separately rather than inferred from a similar series name. The 400-page values apply to the Black and Tri-color cartridges individually.
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