Canon PIXMA MG3260 Ink Cartridges
Shop ink cartridges for your Canon PIXMA MG3260, which uses the Canon PG-640 and CL-641 ink cartridges series. Ink Depot has supplied consumables for this printer since Oct 2012. The Canon PIXMA MG3260 is a compact wireless all-in-one built for everyday home printing. Switching to PG-640XXL black cartridges lowers page costs significantly during heavy document jobs. As demonstrated by our 4.8 Google rating, we are committed to providing premium consumable cartridges.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Page yields for PG-640 and CL-641 cartridges are measured according to ISO/IEC 24711 testing standards. Standard cartridges yield approximately 180 pages, whereas PG-640XXL cartridges produce up to 600 pages, offering lower long-term printing expenses for home offices.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG-640 | Standard | Black | 180 | $0.14 |
| CL-641 | Standard | Colour | 180 | $0.19 |
| PG-640XL | High Yield | Black | 400 | $0.11 |
| CL-641XL | High Yield | Colour | 400 | $0.11 |
| PG-640XXL | Extra High Yield | Black | 600 | $0.081 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing between genuine and compatible options
We stock both genuine Canon cartridges and compatible alternatives. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Compatible PG-640XL and CL-641XL cartridges deliver comparable print clarity at a substantially lower cost. To learn more about how third-party cartridges perform, read our genuine vs compatible cartridge guide.
Selecting the ideal cartridge setup
If you print primarily plain text, choosing the extra-high-yield PG-640XXL black cartridge provides maximum efficiency. For combined text and colour graphics, multi-pack bundles containing PG-640XL black and CL-641XL tri-colour cartridges offer superior value. Compatible cartridges include a full money-back guarantee if they do not perform as expected. For peace of mind, review our returns policy. We dispatch directly from warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. Explore our complete range of Canon ink cartridges.
Important purchasing tip
Pro Tip: The CL-641 is a tri-colour cartridge containing cyan, magenta, and yellow ink in a single housing. If any single colour runs out, the entire cartridge must be replaced, so keeping a spare CL-641XL on hand prevents unexpected print interruptions when printing photos or mixed documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the PG-640XXL cartridge if my printer originally came with a standard PG-640?
Yes. The PG-640XXL cartridge has the exact same physical dimensions and locking mechanism as the standard PG-640 cartridge, but contains significantly more ink.
Why does my Canon PIXMA MG3260 warn that colour ink is low when I only print in black?
The PIXMA MG3260 uses a small amount of colour ink from the CL-641 cartridge during automatic maintenance cycles to prevent printhead nozzles from drying out, even when printing greyscale documents.
How does replacing a PG-640 or CL-641 cartridge refresh print quality?
Canon FINE cartridges integrate the printhead directly into the cartridge body. Each time you install a new PG-640 or CL-641 cartridge, you replace the firing nozzles, restoring print resolution and eliminating stubborn streak issues caused by old printheads.
