PG-245XL black · XL
PG-245XL is a Canon black XL cartridge rated at ~300 pages (9.3¢/page at $28.00).
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The Canon PG-245XL is a high-yield black ink cartridge with a rated yield of about 300 pages. This XL cartridge fits 12 different printers from Canon and offers more pages per purchase compared to standard cartridges. If you print frequently, using high-yield cartridges like this one can be a cost-effective option, but make sure to choose compatible or genuine ink to ensure proper performance and quality.
Printers that use PG-245XL
- 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 PG-245XL?
12 printers in our database use the PG-245XL, including the Canon PIXMA MG2522, Canon PIXMA MG2525, Canon PIXMA MG2920 and Canon PIXMA MG3020, plus 8 more.
Is the PG-245XL a standard or high-yield cartridge?
The PG-245XL is a XL (high-yield) cartridge. It costs more upfront than a standard cartridge but prints more pages, so the cost per page is lower.
How many pages does the PG-245XL print?
The PG-245XL is rated at about 300 pages. Actual yield varies with how much of each page you print.
What does the PG-245XL cost per page?
At a list price of $28.00 and about 300 pages, the PG-245XL works out to roughly 9.3 cents per page. A reliable compatible can cost noticeably less.
Are compatible or remanufactured versions of the PG-245XL safe to use?
Compatible and remanufactured cartridges are third-party alternatives to the PG-245XL 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-246 tri-color · standard
- CL-246XL tri-color · XL
- PG-243 black · standard
- PG-245 black · standard
Guides worth reading before you buy
- Is the XL cartridge actually cheaper? 31 pairs priced off the makers' own stores
- 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
- Canon ink cartridge compatibility chart: which PIXMA takes which number
- Printer says ink low but the cartridge is not empty: what the gauge really means
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