Canon MAXIFY MB2160 Ink Cartridges
The Canon MAXIFY MB2160 home office printer utilises a four-tank system consisting of individual PGI-1600 / PGI-1600XL ink cartridges. We have been supplying replacement consumables for this compact small-business device since Jun 2018, helping workplaces keep their daily document production smooth. Our 4.8 Google rating proves it: we consistently supply premium cartridges backed by rock-solid reliability. Because the system runs black, cyan, magenta, and yellow ink independently, you only ever need to swap out the specific colour that has been depleted.
Document Yield Guidelines and Real Office Output
Page capacities for the PGI-1600 series are established using international testing protocols for continuous inkjet document printing. Daily workplace tasks, such as printing invoices or scanning multi-page reports, alter actual consumption based on how much ink sits on the page. A standard black tank yields around 400 pages, whereas the high-capacity XL black option delivers roughly 1200 pages to sustain demanding administrative workloads.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGI-1600BK | Standard | Black | 400 | $0.083 |
| PGI-1600C | Standard | Cyan | 300 | $0.073 |
| PGI-1600M | Standard | Magenta | 300 | $0.073 |
| PGI-1600Y | Standard | Yellow | 300 | $0.073 |
| PGI-1600XLBK | High Yield | Black | 1,200 | $0.037 |
| PGI-1600XLC | High Yield | Cyan | 900 | $0.034 |
| PGI-1600XLM | High Yield | Magenta | 900 | $0.034 |
| PGI-1600XLY | High Yield | Yellow | 900 | $0.034 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Strategic Buying Options for Workplace Printing
Workplaces looking to minimise interruptions usually choose high-capacity XL packs to expand individual purchasing intervals, while bundled multi-packs ensure backup colour supplies are always on hand. Stocking a complete combination pack offers an immediate path to reducing overall office expenses. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99 (conditions apply), sent rapidly from our local delivery hubs in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. View our entire catalogue of premium Canon ink cartridges to keep your office cupboard full.
Authentic Dual Resistant High Density Inks
The genuine PGI-1600 series features Canon's specialised pigment ink formulation, specifically engineered to produce smudge-resistant text and sharp charts. This makes them perfect for corporate documents, highlighting text, or filing permanent business logs where print clarity cannot be compromised. Explore a thorough breakdown of product lines by visiting our genuine vs compatible cartridges explanation article. For tracking return steps, please view our Returns policy page.
Pro Tip
The Canon MAXIFY setup uses an automated locking carriage mechanism that physically prevents a tank from being unclipped until the microchip registers that the ink is entirely exhausted. Never attempt to manually slide or force the internal carriage across to substitute an ink tank early; wait until the onscreen printer alert explicitly releases the individual bay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to combine standard PGI-1600 colour tanks with an XL black cartridge?
Yes, the printer accommodates mixed installations seamlessly. The external casing dimensions for standard and high-yield versions are completely identical, meaning they sit securely in the same slots while the microchips track individual ink levels independently.
Why do my colour inks drop when I strictly print monochrome documents?
The printer carries out periodic self-cleaning maintenance routines during initial startup sequences and extended print jobs to keep the micro-fine printhead nozzles clear of dried ink. These maintenance cycles draw minuscule amounts of fluid from all four ink tanks, meaning colour reserves will gradually decline over months of use regardless of your driver properties.
Can I install standard tanks and XL tanks at the same time?
Yes, each tank slots into its own dedicated space and communicates independently. Mixing standard PGI-1600 colour tanks with a high-capacity PGI-1600XL black cartridge will not cause communication errors or interrupt your ongoing workplace print tasks.
