Canon MAXIFY MB5460 Ink Cartridges
Your MAXIFY MB5460 uses the PGI-2600 / PGI-2600XL cartridge series, engineered for high-density business output across black and individual colour channels. Having supplied consumables for this printer since Mar 2017, we understand office print demands. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Real-world page outputs vary depending on your office document complexity, but these pigment inks are measured under the ISO/IEC 24711 standard for inkjet systems. This provides a uniform metric across standard and high-capacity options to help track office printing costs accurately.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGI-2600Y | Standard | Yellow | 700 | $0.018 |
| PGI-2600XLBK | High Yield | Black | 2,500 | $0.021 |
| PGI-2600XLC | High Yield | Cyan | 1,500 | $0.028 |
| PGI-2600XLM | High Yield | Magenta | 1,500 | $0.028 |
| PGI-2600XLY | High Yield | Yellow | 1,500 | $0.028 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing the right cartridge setup
Managing workplace workflows requires keeping a reliable reserve of black ink, as business documents typically exhaust black far faster than colours. For teams printing text reports regularly, moving to high-capacity versions offers the most efficient print management strategy. We dispatch orders rapidly from our distribution infrastructure in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. If you need details on order management or returns, please view our returns policy. Discover our complete range of Canon ink cartridges to keep your fleet stocked.
Pro Tip
Always let the printer complete its automatic printhead maintenance cycle when replacing an empty cartridge, as interrupting this routine can disrupt individual ink channel fluid pressure and reduce initial page output.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix standard PGI-2600 and high-capacity PGI-2600XL cartridges in the same printer?
Yes, the slots are identical. You can run a high-capacity XL cartridge for black text alongside standard capacity colour cartridges without experiencing any detection errors or compatibility issues.
Why does the printer show low ink warnings when I have only printed black text documents?
The printer uses a small amount of colour ink from the individual colour cartridges during automatic printhead maintenance cycles to keep the micro-nozzles clear and prevent drying out, even if your print jobs are strictly monochrome text.
How do pigment-based office inks behave differently compared to standard dye inks?
The PGI-2600 series utilises high-density pigment ink which bonds directly to the paper fibres. This specialised formulation ensures that your office text documents are highly resistant to highlighters, water smudges, and fading over time.
