Which ink does the Canon PIXMA iP2820 use?
The Canon PIXMA iP2820 (inkjet, 2014) uses PG-245XL, CL-246XL, PG-243, PG-245, CL-244, CL-246.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The Canon PIXMA iP2820 uses ink cartridges including black and tri-color options with standard and high yield capacities. When choosing between standard and high yield cartridges consider that standard versions have a lower page yield but may be cheaper per unit than their higher capacity counterparts. If you are looking for alternative ink supplies third-party cartridges should work as there is no firmware DRM on record.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG-245XL | black | XL | 300 | $28.00 | 9.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CL-246XL | tri-color | XL | 300 | $30.00 | 10.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| PG-243 | black | standard | 180 | $21.00 | 11.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| PG-245 | black | standard | 180 | $20.00 | 11.1¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CL-244 | tri-color | standard | 180 | $23.00 | 12.8¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CL-246 | tri-color | standard | 180 | $22.00 | 12.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
XL (high-yield) cartridges cost more upfront but lower the cost per page, which is better if you print a lot.
The Canon PIXMA iP2820 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party ink should work. By list price its high-yield PG-245XL works out to about 9.3 cents per page, roughly 16% less than the 11.1 cents of the standard PG-245. If you print often the high-yield cartridge is the better value, and a well-reviewed compatible version lowers the cost further.
Frequently asked questions
Which ink does the Canon PIXMA iP2820 use?
The Canon PIXMA iP2820 uses CL-244, CL-246, CL-246XL, PG-243, PG-245 and PG-245XL.
Does the Canon PIXMA iP2820 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts CL-246XL and PG-245XL. A high-yield XL holds more ink and costs less per page, which is worth it if you print often.
Will third-party ink work in the Canon PIXMA iP2820, or will firmware block it?
The Canon PIXMA iP2820 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work. Firmware can change with an update, so it is worth checking before buying a large supply.
How many pages do the Canon PIXMA iP2820 cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 180 pages (CL-246) to about 300 pages (CL-246XL), depending on the cartridge. Real-world yield depends on how much you print and how much ink each page uses.
What is the cheapest ink for the Canon PIXMA iP2820?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the PG-245XL at about 9.3 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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