Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 3,050, as a brand new and sealed genuine Canon FINE cartridge rated for about 180 pages. It holds roughly 8ml of black ink and carries its own print head, so every replacement brings a clean set of nozzles. The Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge fits 18 Canon PIXMA models, including the MG3540, MG3640, MX534 and TS5140, and every Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge we sell is genuine Canon stock. You can collect one from our shop at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for delivery.
Built for home offices, small businesses, teachers and university students across Kenya, the Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge handles invoices, letters, CVs and coursework. The usual problem is a printer that suddenly streaks or prints faded grey lines halfway through a KRA return or an eCitizen form. A refilled or copy cartridge often causes exactly that, because the nozzles inside it are worn. A genuine cartridge replaces both the ink and the head, so the black text comes out sharp again. Students at Kenyatta and JKUAT tell us that one cartridge usually sees them through a full semester of assignments.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops mix refills and copies on the same shelf as genuine stock, Mascom International sells only sealed Canon cartridges with a clear warranty. Customers across Nairobi tell us they come to us after a cheap copy failed in the middle of an urgent job. We check the printer model with you before you pay, so the Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge you take home fits the first time. Visit the Kimathi Street store, send your printer model on WhatsApp, or order online for pay-on-arrival delivery to any county.
Common Questions About the Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge
How much is the Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge in Kenya?
The Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge costs KSh 3,050 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, brand new and sealed. That price covers one genuine Canon cartridge, a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects, and pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties. If your printer also needs colour, the matching CL-441 Colour Ink Cartridge costs KSh 3,100, so the full pair comes to KSh 6,150. Many buyers replace only black, since text pages use it far faster than colour.
Which printers does the Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge fit?
The Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge fits 18 Canon PIXMA printers: MG2140, MG2240, MG3140, MG3240, MG3540, MG3640, MG3640S, MG4140, MG4240, MX374, MX394, MX434, MX454, MX474, MX514, MX524, MX534 and TS5140. The model number is printed on the front or top of your printer, near the Canon logo. If you cannot find it, send a photo of the printer to Mascom International on WhatsApp and we will confirm the fit before you pay.
Can I use a Canon PG-445 instead of the Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge?
No, the Canon PG-445 and the Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge are not interchangeable, even though they look alike. The PG-445 costs KSh 2,850 at Mascom International and also prints about 180 pages, but it fits a different group of PIXMA printers, such as the MG2440, MG2540, iP2840 and MX494. The cartridge slot and contacts differ, so a wrong cartridge will not seat or will be rejected. Pick the PG-440 for an MG3540 or MX534, and the PG-445 for an MG2540.
How many pages does the Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge print?
The Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge prints about 180 pages, measured by Canon under the ISO/IEC 24711 test standard. That test uses continuous printing of standard pages with normal text and small graphics. Your real number changes with what you print: dense spreadsheets and bold headings use more ink, while short letters use less. At KSh 3,050, the cartridge works out to about KSh 17 per page on Canon's figure. Printing in draft mode for internal copies stretches it further.
Is there a higher-capacity version of the Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge?
Yes, Canon makes the PG-440XL, a high-yield version that fits the same PIXMA printers as the Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge. It holds more ink and costs more per cartridge, so it suits offices that print daily. Ask Mascom International on WhatsApp whether the XL version is available before you visit. For most homes and students who print a few pages a week, the standard PG-440 is the more sensible buy, because it costs less upfront.
How do I look after the Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge in Kenyan heat, dust and power cuts?
Keep the Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge sealed in its pack until the printer asks for it, and store it in a cool drawer away from direct sun. Dust in Nairobi and humidity in Mombasa can dry or clog exposed nozzles. During KPLC power cuts, switch the printer off with its own power button once power returns, never at the wall, so it parks and caps the head. Print one page every week or two to stop the ink drying.
How do I know the Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge is genuine and not a refill?
A genuine Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge comes in sealed Canon retail packaging, and Mascom International sells only that sealed stock, never refills or copies. Refilled cartridges reuse an old print head, so they often streak, leak or trigger ink warnings on the printer. Buying from a walk-in store with a physical address gives you someone to return to if anything goes wrong. You can open the box in front of us at the Kimathi Street shop before you leave.
Who should buy the Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge, and who should skip it?
Buy the Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge if you own one of the 18 PIXMA models it fits and print up to a few hundred pages a month. Skip it if your printer is an MG2540 or iP2840, since those need the PG-445. Skip it too if you print several hundred pages every week. At that volume, a Canon PIXMA G series ink tank printer using refillable bottles costs far less per page over a year.
Technical Specifications
Ink Formulation and Page Yield
- About 180 pages per cartridge — enough for a semester of coursework or a month of invoices in a small shop.
- Yield measured to ISO/IEC 24711 — an international test standard, so the figure compares fairly with other brands.
- Roughly 8ml of black ink inside — a small, sealed reservoir sized for light to moderate home printing.
- Works out to about KSh 17 per page at KSh 3,050 — useful when you budget for school or office printing.
- Black ink built for text — letters, tables and forms print as sharp, dark characters that copy cleanly.
- Real yield varies with content — bold headings and dense spreadsheets use more ink than short typed letters.
- Draft or economy mode in the printer settings lowers ink use for internal copies and rough drafts.
Printer Compatibility
- Fits Canon PIXMA MG2140, MG2240, MG3140, MG3240, MG3540 — common home all-in-one printers in Kenya.
- Fits PIXMA MG3640, MG3640S, MG4140 and MG4240 — wireless all-in-ones that print, scan and copy.
- Fits PIXMA MX374, MX394, MX434, MX454 and MX474 — office models with fax and document feeders.
- Fits PIXMA MX514, MX524, MX534 and TS5140 — 18 confirmed models in total across the MG, MX and TS lines.
- Pairs with the CL-441 Colour Ink Cartridge in every one of these printers — black and colour sit side by side.
- Does not fit printers that take the PG-445 — such as the MG2440, MG2540, iP2840 and MX494.
- Mascom International confirms your printer model on WhatsApp before you pay, so there is no wasted trip.
Cartridge Design and Build
- Canon FINE design — the print head nozzles are built into the cartridge itself, not into the printer.
- Each new cartridge brings a new print head — so streaks caused by worn nozzles usually disappear after a swap.
- Canon part number 5219B001AA — useful for checking the exact product against Canon's own catalogue.
- Metal contacts on the cartridge connect to the printer carriage, letting the printer recognise the cartridge.
- Snap-in fitting — the cartridge clicks into the left slot of the carriage with no tools needed.
- Compact plastic body — small enough to keep a spare in a desk drawer for urgent jobs.
What Comes in the Box
- One Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge — a single genuine cartridge, ready to fit straight away.
- Sealed Canon retail packaging — the pack stays closed until you need the cartridge, which protects the nozzles.
- Print head already built in — there is no separate head or extra part to buy.
- No cable or software needed — your PIXMA printer already has the driver it needs for this cartridge.
- Colour cartridge not included — the matching CL-441 Colour Ink Cartridge is sold separately at KSh 3,100.
Package Contents
Each order of the Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge contains one genuine Canon PG-440 cartridge in its sealed Canon retail packaging. The FINE print head is part of the cartridge, so nothing else is needed to fit it. The printer, paper and colour cartridge are not included. If your colour ink is also low, the Canon CL-441 Colour Ink Cartridge is available at Mascom International for KSh 3,100, and we can send both together in one delivery.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects. If the cartridge is faulty when fitted to a compatible PIXMA printer, bring it with your receipt to our service desk at the Nairobi CBD store, where we will inspect it and resolve the claim.
Where to Buy the Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge in Kenya
The Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge is available at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your printer model or a photo of it, and we will match the cartridge on the spot. The cartridge comes in black only.
Reach our team before you visit or to order:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Thika and other major towns receive them within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Payment by M-Pesa or cash happens only when the parcel is in your hands.
Every Canon PG-440 Black Ink Cartridge is backed by the 6-month warranty above. You get honest specifications, accurate pricing and after-sales help from a store you can walk into.
