Canon PIXMA MP460 Ink Cartridges
Shop ink cartridges for your Canon PIXMA MP460, which uses the Canon PG-40 and CL-41 ink cartridge series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this printer since Jul 2007. This compact photo all-in-one handles daily family paperwork and photo printing using a two-cartridge printhead design. Upgrading from standard PG-40 black and CL-41 colour to high-yield PG-50 and CL-51 cartridges reduces cost per page for high-volume jobs. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Page yields for Canon PG-40, PG-50, CL-41, and CL-51 ink cartridges are measured using ISO/IEC 24711 standard test pages. Actual output varies depending on page coverage, print settings, and whether you are printing standard monochrome text documents or full-colour photo graphics.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG-40 | High Yield | Black | 329 | $0.13 |
| CL-51 | High Yield | Colour | 545 | $0.050 |
| CL-41 | High Yield | Colour | 312 | $0.15 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing between genuine and compatible options
For everyday home document printing, compatible cartridges provide substantial cost savings while maintaining clear text and bright colours. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Every compatible cartridge sold by Ink Depot comes with a money-back guarantee for complete confidence. To learn more about how third-party options perform against original products, read our genuine vs compatible cartridge guide.
Selecting the right cartridge setup
If your printing consists mainly of black text documents, pairing a high-yield PG-50 black cartridge with a standard CL-41 colour cartridge keeps running costs low. For photo enthusiasts and high-volume households, high-yield PG-50 and CL-51 options deliver the best long-term value. We stock genuine and compatible Canon ink cartridges shipped directly from our Australian warehouses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. For details on returns, please review our returns policy.
Cartridge buying advice
If you print frequently, choosing PG-50 high-yield black and CL-51 high-yield colour cartridges provides significantly more ink capacity than standard PG-40 and CL-41 cartridges while fitting into the exact same printer carriage slots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I install PG-50 and CL-51 high-yield cartridges in a printer that previously used PG-40 and CL-41?
Yes, PG-50 and CL-51 cartridges share identical physical dimensions with PG-40 and CL-41 cartridges. They fit the exact same internal carriage slots in your Canon PIXMA MP460 printer, but contain significantly more ink for higher page output.
What happens when one colour runs out in a CL-41 or CL-51 tri-colour cartridge?
Because cyan, magenta, and yellow inks are contained within a single multi-colour cartridge chamber, the entire tri-colour cartridge must be replaced once any single colour chamber is exhausted to maintain accurate colour balance.
Why does photo printing deplete colour cartridges faster than standard text printing?
Photo printing applies dense ink coverage across the entire page using all three colour channels, whereas text documents consume minimal ink per page. Printing borderless photos will deplete the CL-41 or CL-51 cartridge much quicker than routine document printing.
