The standard non XL Canon CL 246 color cartridge typically yields around 180 pages under ISO testing conditions. Actual results vary by print content and settings.

OEM rated yield for CL 246XL is often listed in the 300–400 pages range varies by market testing method. For this Starink CL 246XL remanufactured cartridge the estimated yield is up to 300 pages at 5% coverage.

Common compatible Canon Pixma families include MG, MX, TS, TR, and iP series. See the Compatible Printers section above for a detailed model list.

They are the same physical size and typically work in the same printers but 245XL contains more ink than 245, resulting in a higher estimated page yield and lower cost per page for frequent printing.

In most cases yes. Printers compatible with PG 245 CL 246 typically support PG 245XL CL 246XL as well, since the cartridge size is the same and XL simply indicates higher ink capacity.

PG 245 PG 245XL is black pigment based ink. CL 246 CL 246XL is tri color cyan magenta yellow dye based ink. They are designed to be used together for full color printing.