Canon CART046 & Canon CART046H Toner Cartridges
Canon CART046 and high-yield Canon CART046H toner cartridges keep your Canon imageCLASS LBP654Cx or MF735Cx printer performing at its full potential. Available in standard capacities, high-yield options, and budget-conscious compatible alternatives, these black and colour toner cartridges support daily high-volume office document requirements efficiently. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Printers Compatible with Canon CART046 & Canon CART046H Toner Cartridges
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Canon CART046 standard cartridges yield 2,200 black and 2,300 colour pages, whereas CART046H high-yield cartridges deliver up to 6,300 black and 5,000 colour pages according to ISO/IEC 19798 laser testing standards. Choosing high-yield cartridges substantially lowers your cost per page.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CART046BK | Standard | Black | 2,200 | $0.055 |
| CART046C | Standard | Cyan | 2,300 | $0.071 |
| CART046M | Standard | Magenta | 2,300 | $0.071 |
| CART046Y | Standard | Yellow | 2,300 | $0.071 |
| CART046HB | High Yield | Black | 6,300 | $0.032 |
| CART046HC | High Yield | Cyan | 5,000 | $0.055 |
| CART046HM | High Yield | Magenta | 5,000 | $0.055 |
| CART046HY | High Yield | Yellow | 5,000 | $0.055 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Genuine vs compatible toner options
Switching to compatible CART046H toners provides substantial budget savings without sacrificing crisp text or vibrant colour quality. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. To understand performance differences and warranty coverage details, review our genuine vs compatible guide before choosing your consumables.
Recommended cartridge configuration and delivery
If you print mainly text, buying high-yield black CART046HB toners keeps per-page costs minimal. If you print marketing collateral or full-colour graphics, buying complete four-pack bundles ensures balanced colour replacement. Compatible options come backed by a money-back guarantee, supported by our full Returns policy. Order your Canon toner cartridges today. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from our warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.
Pro Tip
You do not need to replace all four colours with high-yield CART046H cartridges at once; standard CART046 and high-yield CART046H cartridges use identical fitting slots and operate seamlessly together in the printer.
Canon CART046 & CART046H Singles, High Yield Cartridges & Multipacks
Replace the Complete Colour Set
Need to replace every colour at once? The 4-Pack CART046 Genuine (from $600.53) gives you a complete set in a single order and qualifies for free delivery.
Print More with Higher-Yield Cartridges
If you print often, the 4-Pack CART046H Genuine (from $1,008.87) gives the same colour coverage with more pages per cartridge and also qualifies for free delivery.
Replace Just One Colour
Running low on a single colour? A single Genuine CART046 Black cartridge (from $120.65) replaces just that one.
Save with Compatible Cartridges
Compatible cartridges are a lower-cost alternative to genuine ink, with prices from $66.55 for a single CART046HB Black cartridge or 5-pack CART046H for $338.66 (free delivery).
Stock Up for Frequent Printing
If you go through cartridges quickly, a larger pack means less frequent reordering - the 10-Pack CART046H Compatible (from $669.35) provides a lower-cost compatible alternative for frequent printing, while the 8-Pack CART046 Genuine (from $1,188.81) is the equivalent option if you'd rather stick with official ink. Both packs qualify for free delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix standard CART046 and high-yield CART046H cartridges in my printer?
Yes, standard CART046 and high-yield CART046H cartridges have identical physical dimensions and track alignments. You can install a CART046H Black cartridge alongside standard CART046 colour cartridges without any software or printer compatibility issues.
Do Canon CART046 toner cartridges include the drum unit?
Yes, the CART046 and CART046H series are all-in-one toner cartridges that integrate the toner powder and photosensitive drum into a single unit. Replacing the toner cartridge automatically refreshes the imaging drum, maintaining sharp output without requiring a separate drum purchase.
Why does my colour toner level drop even when printing mostly black documents?
Canon colour laser printers run minor cleaning and calibration cycles upon startup and between job batches to keep the transfer belt clear and align toner registration. These background maintenance routines consume minimal amounts of cyan, magenta, and yellow toner over time.
Is CART-046 the same as CART046?
Yes - CART-046 and CART046 refer to the exact same Canon toner series. The hyphen is simply a formatting variation used by some suppliers, but both codes represent identical physical toner cartridges.
General FAQ
Canon CART046 black toner offers a yield of 2,200 pages and colour toners (cyan, magenta, yellow) have page yields of 2,300 pages each.
Canon imageCLASS LBP654Cx, imageCLASS MF735Cx use black and colour CART046 and CART046H standard and high yield toners.
