Canon imagePROGRAF TA-20 Ink Cartridges
Shop ink cartridges for your Canon imagePROGRAF TA-20, which uses the Canon PFI-030 ink cartridges series alongside MC-31 maintenance cartridges and PF-06 print heads. Ink Depot has supplied consumables for this printer since Jul 2021. Built for CAD plots and posters, routine drafting drains PFI-030MBK matte black faster, while full-colour graphics draw evenly across PFI-030 cyan, magenta, and yellow tanks. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected Print Output and Ink Usage
Page yield for Canon PFI-030 55ml ink tanks depends significantly on print dimensions and image coverage, calculated under ISO/IEC 24711 test standards. Technical CAD drawings use considerably less ink per page than high-density full-bleed graphics and posters.
Print Heads and Maintenance Consumables
The Canon imagePROGRAF TA-20 relies on the PF-06 print head for precise ink droplet placement and the MC-31 maintenance cartridge to manage waste ink. Experience Tip: The MC-31 maintenance cartridge collects waste ink from system calibrations and borderless printing passes to ensure ongoing operational readiness.
Ordering Inks and Express Shipping
If your workload consists primarily of line drawings and blueprints, keep extra PFI-030MBK matte black tanks on hand, as CAD plots consume matte black at a much higher rate. For poster production, PFI-030 multipacks provide a complete colour replenishment solution. We stock genuine Canon ink cartridges dispatched quickly from our warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. All purchases are covered by our Returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99.
Consumable Strategy Tip
Always maintain a spare MC-31 maintenance cartridge in stock alongside your PFI-030 ink tanks; wide-format printers will suspend print jobs when the maintenance unit reaches full capacity to prevent waste overflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between PFI-030BK black and PFI-030MBK matte black cartridges?
PFI-030MBK matte black uses high-density pigment ink formulated specifically for sharp linework on plain and matte CAD papers, whereas PFI-030BK standard black is formulated for glossy media and photographic elements.
Can I replace individual PFI-030 colour tanks as they run empty?
Yes, the Canon imagePROGRAF TA-20 features independent 55ml ink channels, allowing you to replace individual PFI-030 cyan, magenta, yellow, or black tanks only when depleted without wasting remaining colours.
Does replacing the PF-06 print head require replacing my PFI-030 ink cartridges?
No, replacing the PF-06 print head does not require replacing your PFI-030 ink tanks, though a small amount of ink from installed cartridges will be used to prime the new print head during installation.
