Canon PGI 650 Ink & Canon CLI 651 Ink Cartridges
The Canon PGI 650 ink and CLI 651 ink cartridge series offers standard, high-yield XL, and extra high-yield XXL options, with budget-friendly compatible cartridges available across the entire range. Built for Canon PIXMA photo and document printers, this multi-ink system uses individual cartridges so you only replace the exact colour that runs out. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Printers Compatible with Canon PGI 650 Ink & Canon CLI 651 Ink Cartridges
Canon PGI-650 & CLI-651 Singles, XL Cartridges & Multipacks
Choose a Full Colour Multipack
When more than one cartridge has run out, the 5-Pack PGI-650/CLI-651 Genuine (from $109.52) replaces the full set in one go and qualifies for free delivery.
Print More with XL Cartridges
For fewer reorders overall, the 4-Pack CLI-651XL Genuine (from $109.26) covers every colour with higher-capacity cartridges and also qualifies for free delivery.
Replace Just One Colour
A single Genuine CLI-651 Black cartridge (from $21.95) lets you replace one colour at a time, without buying a full set.
Save with Compatible Cartridges
Compatible options bring the price down without changing the fit, with choices from $9.61 for a single PGI-650XLB Black cartridge or 5-pack PGI-650XL/CLI-651XL for $65.23.
Stock Up for Frequent Printing
If you go through cartridges quickly, a larger pack means less frequent reordering - the 6-Pack PGI-650XL/CLI-651XL Compatible (from $79.25) provides a lower-cost compatible alternative for frequent printing, while the 12-Pack PGI-650XL/CLI-651XL Genuine (from $322.06) is the equivalent option if you'd rather stick with official ink. The genuine pack qualifies for free delivery.
Expected print yields and capacity options
Page yields for Canon PGI-650 pigment black and CLI-651 dye colour cartridges are measured using ISO/IEC 24711 standard test pages. The large PGI-650XL handles monochrome text printing on plain paper, while CLI-651 dye inks are drawn separately for colour documents and photo prints, resulting in different consumption rates.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLI-651BK | Standard | Black | 1,795 | $0.012 |
| PGI-650BK | Standard | Black | 300 | $0.080 |
| CLI-651C | Standard | Cyan | 332 | $0.066 |
| CLI-651M | Standard | Magenta | 319 | $0.069 |
| CLI-651GY | Standard | Yellow | 780 | $0.028 |
| CLI-651Y | Standard | Yellow | 344 | $0.064 |
| CLI-651XLB | High Yield | Black | 5,530 | $0.005 |
| PGI-650XLB | High Yield | Black | 500 | $0.063 |
| CLI-651XLC | High Yield | Cyan | 695 | $0.041 |
| CLI-651XLM | High Yield | Magenta | 680 | $0.042 |
| CLI-651XLGY | High Yield | Yellow | 3,350 | $0.008 |
| CLI-651XLY | High Yield | Yellow | 695 | $0.041 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing between genuine and compatible CLI-651 options
You can choose between genuine Canon cartridges and high-performance compatible options across the entire PGI-650 and CLI-651 range. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. To evaluate performance and print clarity differences, read our guide to compare genuine and compatible cartridges.
Selecting the right cartridge setup for your printing needs
If you print mainly text documents, choosing high-yield PGI-650XL or PGI-655XXL black cartridges lowers your cost per page significantly. If you print photos or high-coverage graphics, purchasing CLI-651XL dye colour multipacks keeps ink costs manageable across all photo channels. Choosing compatible cartridges offers major savings and includes a money-back guarantee under our simple returns policy. We ship directly from warehouses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. Explore our complete range of Canon ink cartridges today.
Pro Tip for Canon PIXMA Photo Printers
When printing glossy photos, PIXMA printers draw ink exclusively from the CLI-651 dye cartridges (Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Grey) and do not use the PGI-650 pigment black at all. If your PGI-650 pigment black is low, you can still print high-quality photos on photo paper without interruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my printer use both PGI-650 and CLI-651 Black cartridges?
The PGI-650 is a pigment-based black ink engineered specifically for crisp, smudge-resistant text on plain paper. The CLI-651BK is a dye-based black ink designed to blend with colour inks on photo paper to produce deep blacks and rich contrast in photographs.
Can I use CLI-651XL high-yield cartridges if my printer originally used standard CLI-651 cartridges?
Yes. CLI-651XL cartridges share the exact physical dimensions and clip mechanism as standard CLI-651 cartridges. They fit into the same cartridge slots while holding substantially more ink for longer print runs.
Why does the CLI-651GY grey ink run out faster when printing photos?
Six-ink PIXMA photo printers use grey ink continuously across both colour and black-and-white photos to smooth out tone transitions and prevent graininess in light areas, consuming grey ink at a higher rate during photographic printing.
Is PGI-650XL the same as PGI 650XL?
Yes. PGI-650XL and PGI 650XL refer to the identical Canon high-yield black ink cartridge. The hyphen is simply a formatting convention, and both terms are used interchangeably.
