Canon PIXMA MP480 Ink Cartridges
Shop ink cartridges for your Canon PIXMA MP480, which uses the Canon PG-510, PG-512, CL-511 and CL-513 ink cartridges series. The PIXMA MP480 is an all-in-one home printer designed for clear text documents and borderless photo prints. Ink Depot has been supplying genuine consumables for this printer since Aug 2026. Replacing standard PG-510 black cartridges alongside CL-511 colour tanks with multipacks helps manage replacement intervals efficiently. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected Page Output and Replacement Cycles
Canon measures ink yields for these cartridges using standard ISO/IEC 24711 testing methods for continuous document printing. Because the CL-511 uses a combined tri-colour system, actual page coverage will vary depending on colour frequency across text and photo documents.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG-510 | Standard | Black | 220 | $0.14 |
| CL-511 | Standard | Colour | 244 | $0.14 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing the Right Cartridge Setup
If you print primarily black text documents, purchasing PG-510 twin packs offers a practical way to lower individual replacement costs. For balanced everyday printing, PG-510 and CL-511 combo packs keep both black and colour cartridges ready. All products are backed by our returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, with fast dispatch from our national network of warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Browse our full range of Canon ink cartridges.
Pro Tip for CL-511 Tri-Colour Users
Because the CL-511 tri-colour cartridge houses cyan, magenta, and yellow ink in a single physical unit, running completely out of any single colour requires replacing the whole cartridge, so printing full-page solid colour blocks should be managed carefully.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the tri-colour CL-511 cartridge handle low ink in a single colour?
The CL-511 cartridge contains cyan, magenta, and yellow in separate internal chambers inside one physical casing. If any single colour chamber empties completely, you must replace the entire cartridge to restore balanced colour output.
Can I install a PG-512 or CL-513 high-yield cartridge into the Canon PIXMA MP480?
Yes, the high-yield PG-512 black and CL-513 colour cartridges share the exact same outer dimensions as the PG-510 and CL-511 standard cartridges and fit into the exact same printer slots.
Why does black ink deplete faster during routine document printing?
Everyday text documents rely almost exclusively on the PG-510 pigment black cartridge for crisp lettering, whereas the CL-511 dye-based colour cartridge is primarily engaged when printing graphics, web pages, or photos.
