Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300 iPF8300S Ink Cartridges
Your Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300 and iPF8300S large format printers use the PFI-706 series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for these wide-format printers since Jan 2017. Designed for fine art and photographic reproduction, these 44-inch printers rely on precise ink balance across distinct tanks like PFI-706GY grey and PFI-706MBK matte black to maintain smooth monochrome tones and shadow detail. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected output and ink usage patterns
In professional wide-format printing, ink depletion varies depending on image coverage, media selection, and colour balance. High-capacity 700ml PFI-706 cartridges provide continuous printing for large display runs, measured under standardized continuous print testing.
Managing replacement cartridges for wide-format production
Fine art printmakers working with neutral grey tones typically consume PFI-706GY, PFI-706PGY, and PFI-706MBK faster than vibrant accent colours. Keeping key shadow and base shade cartridges stocked prevents interrupted print jobs on expensive media roll stock. All orders are backed by our transparent Returns policy for complete confidence. We dispatch directly from fast-fulfillment warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99 when ordering genuine Canon ink cartridges.
Pro Tip for Large Format Ink Management
Monitor photo cyan (PFI-706PC) and photo magenta (PFI-706PM) stock alongside primary dark pigments, as fine art photo output consumes photo shades far more rapidly than standard CMYK document printing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300 and iPF8300S use the same PFI-706 ink cartridges?
Yes, both the iPF8300 (12-colour graphics/art) and iPF8300S (8-colour production) printers use the identical Canon PFI-706 700ml ink cartridge series.
Why do photo grey (PFI-706PGY) and photo magenta (PFI-706PM) cartridges exhaust faster than primary colours?
Fine art and photographic print profiles rely heavily on lighter photo inks to build smooth skin tones, neutral monochrome gradients, and subtle highlight transitions, consuming photo inks faster per square metre than solid primary pigments.
Can I leave both PFI-706MBK (Matte Black) and PFI-706BK (Photo Black) installed simultaneously in the iPF8300?
Yes, the printer houses dedicated channels for both matte black and photo black, automatically selecting the appropriate black formulation depending on whether you print on matte rag media or glossy photographic paper.
Can PFI-706 700ml cartridges be used in place of smaller PFI-306 330ml tanks?
Yes, PFI-706 700ml cartridges share the exact physical slot profile as PFI-306 330ml cartridges, allowing seamless installation of the higher-capacity tanks to lower running costs during long print runs.
