Canon PIXMA MG2965 Ink Cartridges
Your Canon PIXMA MG2965 uses the PG-645 and CL-646 ink cartridge series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this printer since Sep 2023. Designed for compact home printing, this wireless inkjet printer relies on FINE printhead integrated cartridges. Standard PG-645 and CL-646 cartridges suit occasional light use, while upgrading to PG-645XL black and CL-646XL colour cartridges significantly cuts down cartridge replacements. Our 4.8 Google rating proves it: we consistently supply premium cartridges backed by rock-solid reliability.
Real-world yield and page expectations
Page yields for PG-645 and CL-646 cartridges are measured using the ISO/IEC 24711 standard for continuous inkjet printing. Standard cartridges yield 180 pages, whereas high-capacity PG-645XL and CL-646XL options produce up to 400 pages, reducing cost per page for routine home printing.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG-645 | Standard | Black | 180 | $0.14 |
| CL-646 | Standard | Colour | 180 | $0.19 |
| PG-645XL | High Yield | Black | 400 | $0.11 |
| CL-646XL | High Yield | Colour | 400 | $0.11 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Ordering guidance and nationwide delivery
For text-heavy document printing, choosing PG-645XL black ink cartridges delivers maximum output efficiency. If you print colour photos or graphics, multipack bundles combining PG-645XL and CL-646XL lower replacement overheads. All purchases are backed by our Returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from our warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Browse our full collection of Canon ink cartridges for dependable everyday home printing.
Smart Buying Tip
Opting for PG-645XL and CL-646XL combination multipacks yields over twice the print capacity of standard tanks at a lower overall spend, minimising printhead alignment cycles required when introducing new cartridges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix standard PG-645 and high-yield CL-646XL cartridges in the same printer?
Yes. Standard PG-645 black and high-yield CL-646XL colour cartridges function together seamlessly because each cartridge slot operates independently within the printer.
Why does the CL-646 colour cartridge run out even if I rarely print photos?
The CL-646 is a tri-colour integrated tank containing cyan, magenta, and yellow inks. Routine document printing uses subtle colour mixing for shade smoothing, and standard automatic head maintenance draws small amounts from all three reservoirs simultaneously.
What happens if one colour in the CL-646 cartridge runs dry before the others?
Because cyan, magenta, and yellow share a single physical tank, the entire CL-646 cartridge must be replaced once any single colour channel is depleted to maintain proper colour reproduction.
