Canon PG-445 Black

 Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge

The Canon PG-445 Black is a genuine black ink cartridge designed for Canon PIXMA inkjet printers used in homes, small offices, and educational settings. Additionally, it uses pigment-based ink to deliver crisp, sharp text on plain paper — therefore making it well-suited for everyday document printing, invoicing, and school assignments. Moreover, as an original Canon consumable, it integrates seamlessly with supported PIXMA models without firmware conflicts or installation issues.

Canon built this cartridge around its FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) print head technology. Consequently, ink droplets land with greater precision, producing cleaner characters and sharper lines compared to generic alternatives. The PG-445 holds 8 ml of pigment black ink, furthermore yielding up to 180 A4 pages at 5% coverage. Pigment ink sits on the paper surface rather than soaking in, which means printed text resists smearing. As a result, documents remain legible even when handled shortly after printing.

For users who print infrequently, the Canon PG-445 Black is a practical choice because pigment ink is less prone to drying out in the nozzle during idle periods. However, it is important to store unused cartridges in their sealed packaging away from direct sunlight to maintain optimal shelf life. The cartridge installs in seconds — simply remove the protective tape, align it with the carriage slot, and press until it clicks. Moreover, the printer’s ink level monitor tracks remaining capacity accurately. Consequently, you receive a timely low-ink alert rather than an unexpected mid-job interruption.

Key Features and Benefits

• Pigment-based black ink: Produces water-resistant, smear-resistant text that stays legible longer on plain paper. Therefore, it is important for contracts, records, and official documents that are handled frequently.
• FINE print head technology: Micro-precise ink placement results in sharper characters and cleaner line edges. Consequently, readability improves noticeably at small font sizes compared to standard inkjet output.
• 180-page A4 yield: Covers moderate monthly print volumes without requiring frequent replacements. As a result, the cost per page stays lower for light to medium users over time.
• Genuine Canon cartridge: Works with the printer’s firmware and ink level monitoring without triggering error messages. Furthermore, using an original cartridge avoids the warranty complications that third-party alternatives sometimes introduce.
• Broad PIXMA compatibility: A single cartridge model works across multiple PIXMA printer series. Therefore, it is easier to stock and replace across shared or multi-device home and office environments.

Use Cases and Applications

Home document printing — The Canon PG-445 Black handles everyday printing tasks such as letters, utility bills, school assignments, and boarding passes. Furthermore, its pigment ink resists water exposure better than dye-based alternatives, which is useful for documents stored in folders or handled frequently.

Small office and administrative use — Offices using PIXMA printers for invoices, delivery notes, and correspondence benefit from the consistent black density this cartridge produces. Additionally, the straightforward cartridge swap means minimal downtime during busy periods. Consequently, productivity remains uninterrupted even when supplies run low.

Student and educational environments — Students printing assignments, notes, and reference materials find the 180-page yield sufficient for monthly academic workloads. Moreover, using a genuine cartridge avoids the inconsistent output that compatible alternatives sometimes produce at critical submission times.

Low-frequency printing — Because pigment ink is more resistant to nozzle drying, the PG-445 suits users who print occasionally — for instance, once or twice a week. Therefore, each print job produces reliable output without the need for cleaning cycles that waste ink and reduce cartridge life.

For other Canon printer consumables, however, explore our [Canon Ribbon](https://urbanlinkcomputers.co.ke/product-category/Canon Ribbon/) range available at Urbanlink Computers. For full compatibility and technical documentation, refer to the Canon PG-445 official product page.

Technical Specifications

Cartridge Details

• Model / Part Number: PG-445 (8283B001)
• Cartridge Type: Genuine OEM ink cartridge
• Ink Colour: Black
• Ink Type: Pigment-based

Capacity and Yield

• Ink Volume: 8 ml
• Page Yield: Up to 180 pages (ISO/IEC 24711, A4, 5% coverage)

Print Technology

• Technology: Canon FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering)
• Print Head: Integrated in printer (cartridge does not include print head)

Compatibility

• Compatible Printers: Canon PIXMA iP2840, MG2440, MG2540, MG2540S, MG2545S, MG2940, MG3040, MX494, TS204, TS304, TS3140, TS3440, TS3640, TR3340, TR4540
• Companion Colour Cartridge: Canon CL-446 (sold separately)

Physical

• Installation: Drop-in, clip-lock installation
• Ink Level Monitoring: Supported via printer software

Use Cases and Applications

Home document printing — The PG-445 handles everyday printing tasks such as letters, utility bills, school assignments, and boarding passes. Its pigment ink resists water exposure better than dye-based alternatives, which is useful for documents stored in folders or handled frequently.

Small office and administrative use — Offices using PIXMA printers for invoices, delivery notes, and correspondence benefit from the consistent black density the PG-445 produces. Additionally, the straightforward cartridge swap means minimal downtime during busy periods.

Student and educational environments — Students printing assignments, notes, and reference materials find the 180-page yield sufficient for monthly academic workloads without the overhead of managing high-capacity cartridges.

Low-frequency printing — Because pigment ink is more resistant to nozzle drying, the PG-445 suits users who print occasionally — for instance, once or twice a week — and need reliable output each time without cleaning cycles wasting ink.

For other Canon printer consumables, explore our [Canon Ribbon](https://urbanlinkcomputers.co.ke/product-category/Canon Ribbon/) range available at Urbanlink Computers. For full compatibility and technical documentation, refer to the Canon PG-445 official product page.