Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 Ink Cartridges
Shop ink cartridges for your Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300, which uses the Canon PFI-300 ink cartridges series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this printer since Aug 2020. Designed for archival gallery photography, this A3+ desktop printer uses a 10-colour pigment system where PFI-300CO Chrome Optimiser and PFI-300PBK Photo Black deplete at different rates based on paper finish. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected Page Output and Replacement Cycles
Photo print page yields depend heavily on print density, image content, and paper size. Canon rates PFI-300 ink cartridges under ISO/IEC 24711 standards for standard text and ISO/IEC 29102 testing standards for colour photo printing.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFI-300MBK | Standard | Black | 300 | $0.084 |
| PFI-300PBK | Standard | Photo Black | 300 | $0.084 |
| PFI-300PC | Standard | Cyan | 300 | $0.084 |
| PFI-300C | Standard | Cyan | 300 | $0.084 |
| PFI-300PM | Standard | Magenta | 300 | $0.084 |
| PFI-300M | Standard | Magenta | 300 | $0.084 |
| PFI-300GY | Standard | Yellow | 300 | $0.084 |
| PFI-300Y | Standard | Yellow | 300 | $0.084 |
| PFI-300CO | Standard | Chrome optimizer | 300 | $0.084 |
| PFI-300R | Standard | Red | 300 | $0.084 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Selecting the Right PFI-300 Restock Option
If you produce high volumes of fine art prints, purchasing full 10-pack PFI-300 bundles helps balance overall printing costs compared to single tanks. Photographers outputting predominantly monochrome work will exhaust PFI-300PBK, PFI-300MBK, and PFI-300GY faster than chromatic shades. All genuine consumables are covered by our returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from our Australian warehouses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. Explore our full range of Canon ink cartridges to keep your imagePROGRAF printer operating seamlessly.
Pro Tip for imagePROGRAF PRO-300 Ink Setup
Always keep a spare PFI-300CO Chrome Optimiser cartridge on hand; glossy and lustre fine art papers draw heavily on this clear coat layer, and the printer will pause print jobs if any single ink channel becomes depleted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Canon PRO-300 use both Photo Black and Matte Black inks?
The PRO-300 automatically switches between PFI-300PBK (Photo Black) for glossy or lustre media and PFI-300MBK (Matte Black) for fine art and matte papers to ensure maximum black density and prevent bronzing without requiring manual nozzle swaps.
What is the purpose of the PFI-300CO Chrome Optimiser cartridge?
PFI-300CO is a clear coat formulation applied over pigment ink on glossy and semi-gloss papers. It levels the ink surface height, reduces gloss differential, and expands dark shadow tonal range for uniform reflection.
Can I replace individual PFI-300 ink cartridges as they run out?
Yes, the imagePROGRAF PRO-300 features 10 individual ink slots, allowing you to replace only the specific PFI-300 colour or clear coat cartridge that has emptied without wasting remaining ink in other tanks.
