Canon PG-446 Color

Canon CL-446 Color Ink Cartridge

The Canon CL-446 Color is a genuine tri-colour ink cartridge designed for Canon PIXMA inkjet printers used in homes, classrooms, and small offices. Additionally, it combines cyan, magenta, and yellow dye-based inks in a single cartridge to produce vibrant colour documents, school projects, and everyday photo prints. Moreover, as an original Canon consumable, it works seamlessly with supported PIXMA models without triggering firmware errors or installation complications.

Canon engineered this cartridge using its FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) technology. Consequently, ink droplets are placed with micro-level precision, resulting in smooth colour gradations and sharp graphic edges. The CL-446 holds 8 ml of tri-colour ink and furthermore yields up to 180 A4 pages at standard 5% coverage. Because dye-based colour ink absorbs into the paper surface, it produces naturally vivid tones — therefore making it particularly well-suited for photos, presentations, and colourful reports.

For users who need occasional colour output, the Canon CL-446 Color is a practical and cost-effective replacement option. However, it is worth noting that dye-based inks are more susceptible to fading over time compared to pigment formulations — as a result, prints intended for long-term display benefit from additional protection such as lamination or photo sleeves. Installation is straightforward: remove the protective tape, align the cartridge with the colour slot, and press firmly until it clicks into place. Furthermore, the printer’s ink monitoring software tracks the CL-446’s remaining level accurately, so you receive a timely low-ink alert before output quality is affected.

Technical Specifications

Cartridge Details

• Model / Part Number: CL-446 (8285B001AA)
• Cartridge Type: Genuine OEM colour ink cartridge
• Ink Colours: Tri-colour — Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
• Ink Type: Dye-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 Black Cartridge: Canon PG-445 (sold separately)
• High-Yield Variant: Canon CL-446 XL (13 ml, up to 300 pages)

Physical

• Dimensions: 106.5 mm (L) × 37.3 mm (W) × 42.6 mm (H)
• Installation: Drop-in, clip-lock installation
• Ink Level Monitoring: Supported via printer software

Use Cases and Applications

Home photo printing — The Canon CL-446 Color is well-suited for printing family photos, greeting cards, and creative projects on compatible PIXMA printers. Furthermore, its dye-based formulation reproduces natural skin tones and vivid backgrounds more accurately than pigment colour alternatives at this price point.

Student and school assignments — Students printing coloured charts, diagrams, infographics, and illustrated reports benefit from the CL-446’s consistent colour output. Additionally, the straightforward cartridge replacement means minimal disruption during deadline periods.

Small office colour documents — Offices printing brochures, flyers, and branded correspondence find the CL-446 sufficient for low to moderate colour volumes. However, for high-frequency colour printing, the XL variant offers a better cost-per-page ratio.

General everyday colour printing — Because the CL-446 pairs directly with the PG-445 Black cartridge, it therefore completes a full ink set for PIXMA printers that handle mixed black and colour workloads. As a result, users avoid purchasing separate cartridge sets and simplify their consumables management.

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Spec Notes and Caveats

• Product name correction: The cartridge was submitted as “Canon PG-446 Color.” Canon’s PG series is black-only; the correct colour companion to the PG-445 Black is the CL-446. This listing has been written as Canon CL-446 Color accordingly — please verify the SKU on hand before publishing.
• Page yield: The 180-page figure follows ISO/IEC 24711 methodology at 5% coverage on A4. Real-world yield varies with image density, print mode, and paper type. Colour-heavy documents such as photos will yield considerably fewer pages.
• Ink type note: The CL-446 uses dye-based colour ink, whereas the companion PG-445 uses pigment black ink. This is standard for Canon’s PIXMA consumer range. Dye ink produces more vibrant colours but is less water-resistant and fade-resistant than pigment ink.
• XL variant: The CL-446 XL (13 ml, ~300 pages) is available for higher-volume users. If stocking both, ensure separate listings with distinct keyphrases to avoid cannibalisation.
• External link: No specific external URL was supplied. The Canon Europe domain has been used as the reference point. Update to a regional Canon Africa or Canon MEA URL if preferred.