CL-246 tri-color · standard
CL-246 is a Canon tri-color standard cartridge rated at ~180 pages (12.2¢/page at $22.00).
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The Canon CL-246 is a tri-color ink cartridge suitable for standard use. It fits 12 different printers from Canon and can print about 180 pages before needing replacement. If you're looking to save money on ink costs, which are about 12 cents per page, consider compatible options alongside genuine cartridges.
Printers that use CL-246
- Canon PIXMA MG2522
- Canon PIXMA MG2525
- Canon PIXMA MG2920
- Canon PIXMA MG3020
- Canon PIXMA MX490
- Canon PIXMA MX492
- Canon PIXMA TR4520
- Canon PIXMA TS202
- Canon PIXMA TS302
- Canon PIXMA TS3120
- Canon PIXMA TS3320
- Canon PIXMA iP2820
Frequently asked questions
Which printers use the CL-246?
12 printers in our database use the CL-246, including the Canon PIXMA MG2522, Canon PIXMA MG2525, Canon PIXMA MG2920 and Canon PIXMA MG3020, plus 8 more.
Is the CL-246 a standard or high-yield cartridge?
The CL-246 is a standard-yield cartridge. Where a range also offers a high-yield XL version, it costs more upfront but prints more pages for a lower cost per page.
How many pages does the CL-246 print?
The CL-246 is rated at about 180 pages. Actual yield varies with how much of each page you print.
What does the CL-246 cost per page?
At a list price of $22.00 and about 180 pages, the CL-246 works out to roughly 12.2 cents per page. A reliable compatible can cost noticeably less.
Are compatible or remanufactured versions of the CL-246 safe to use?
Compatible and remanufactured cartridges are third-party alternatives to the CL-246 that usually cost much less. Most work well, though quality varies by seller. If your printer can receive firmware updates that block non-OEM ink, check that printer's page first.
Related cartridges
Other colors and standard or high-yield versions used in the same printers.
- CL-244 tri-color · standard
- CL-246XL tri-color · XL
- PG-243 black · standard
- PG-245 black · standard
- PG-245XL black · XL
Guides worth reading before you buy
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- Is the print head in your cartridge or in your printer? How to tell, and what it costs
- Printer will not print black because a colour cartridge is empty: what to do
- Page yield explained: what ISO 24711 measures, and why you get fewer pages than the box says
- Does Canon block third-party ink? No, and here is how to clear the error
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