Canon PIXMA MP600 MP600R Ink Cartridges
Shop ink cartridges for your Canon PIXMA MP600 and MP600R, which use the Canon PGI-5 and CLI-8 ink cartridge series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for these printers since Aug 2026. Designed with a dual-black ink setup, text documents rely on the PGI-5BK pigment ink while photo output draws from CLI-8 dye cartridges. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected Page Output and Replacement Cycles
Page yield calculations for Canon inkjet tanks follow ISO/IEC 24711 standard testing protocols. Document printing heavily relies on the high-capacity PGI-5BK black cartridge, whereas colour document and photo printing deplete the CLI-8 dye-based inks evenly across cyan, magenta, and yellow.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGI-5BK | Standard | Black | 360 | $0.080 |
| CLI-8BK | Standard | Black | 65 | $0.46 |
| CLI-8C | Standard | Cyan | 62 | $0.49 |
| CLI-8M | Standard | Magenta | 53 | $0.57 |
| CLI-8Y | Standard | Yellow | 40 | $0.34 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing Between Genuine and Compatible Cartridges
Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Compatible PGI-5 and CLI-8 cartridges offer a budget-friendly option for high-volume printing without compromising print clarity. To learn more about how third-party options match OEM standards, read our guide on genuine vs compatible cartridges.
Choosing the Right Cartridge Setup
If you print mainly text documents, stock up on PGI-5BK pigment black cartridges to keep print costs low. If you print photos, replacing individual CLI-8 colour cartridges as they deplete ensures optimal photo tonal balance. Selecting compatible multipacks delivers maximum overall savings, and all compatible products come with a money back guarantee. See our returns policy for details. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from our warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Browse our complete range of Canon ink cartridges today.
Cartridge Buying Tip
Always double-check whether you need PGI-5BK or CLI-8BK before ordering black ink. The PGI-5BK is a larger pigment black tank used exclusively for plain paper text, while the CLI-8BK is a slender dye black tank used for contrast in photographic printing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the Canon PIXMA MP600 and MP600R use the same ink cartridges?
Yes, both the MP600 and MP600R printers share the exact same PGI-5 black and CLI-8 colour ink cartridge series, making all products on this page fully compatible with either model.
What is the difference between PGI-5BK and CLI-8BK ink cartridges?
PGI-5BK contains pigment-based black ink engineered specifically for crisp, smudge-resistant text on plain paper. CLI-8BK contains dye-based black ink intended for high-contrast shading and colour depth in photo prints.
Can I print text if one of the CLI-8 colour cartridges is completely empty?
No, Canon PIXMA MP600 series printers require all five ink cartridge slots to have an installed cartridge with recognized ink levels to initiate print cycles and protect the printhead from drying out.
Why do CLI-8 colour cartridges deplete at different rates?
Individual colour consumption varies based on the dominant shades in your images. Printing warm-toned images consumes CLI-8Y Yellow and CLI-8M Magenta faster, whereas standard web pages and graphics deplete CLI-8C Cyan more rapidly.
