The Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge is now available at Mascom International for KSh 2,750, brand new and sealed in original Canon retail packaging. This genuine black cartridge uses pigment-based ink, holds 8 ml, and prints up to 180 A4 pages at 5% coverage. It fits a wide range of Canon PIXMA inkjet printers and carries Canon's FINE cartridge technology, which builds the print head directly into the cartridge body. You can collect the Canon PG-445 at our shop in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for countrywide delivery.
The Canon PG-445 suits university students printing assignments, home users handling personal paperwork, and small businesses producing invoices and receipts. If your PIXMA printer shows faded text, streaks, or a low-ink warning, a fresh Canon PG-445 restores dark, readable output right away. Many buyers in Kenya lose money on refilled or fake cartridges that clog the nozzles and damage the printer. The original Canon PG-445 protects your machine and keeps every page consistent, from a Kenyatta University term paper to a shop receipt in a Nairobi CBD cyber café.
Buyers throughout Kenya tell us the genuine Canon PG-445 lasts longer and prints darker than the cheap copies sold on the street. At Mascom International, we stock only original Canon consumables, so you avoid the clogging and warranty problems that come with imitation ink. Visit our Kimathi Street counter to confirm the cartridge is sealed and genuine before you pay, or order the Canon PG-445 for pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties. You inspect the item first, then pay.
Common Questions About the Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge
Is the Canon PG-445 genuine or a refilled copy?
Every Canon PG-445 sold by Mascom International is a genuine Canon cartridge, brand new and factory sealed in original blister packaging. We do not stock refilled, remanufactured, or counterfeit ink. Genuine Canon ink flows evenly, resists clogging, and keeps your PIXMA print head healthy over time. Fake or refilled cartridges often leak, dry out, or trigger error messages. When you buy from our Kimathi Street shop, you can check the seal and Canon security markings yourself before paying a single shilling.
Which Canon printers work with the PG-445?
The Canon PG-445 fits Canon PIXMA models iP2840, MG2440, MG2540, MG2540S, MG2545S, MG2940, MG3040, MX494, TR4540, TS204, TS3140, and TS3340. These are common entry-level home and small-office printers sold across Kenya. The PG-445 handles the black ink, while the CL-446 tri-color cartridge handles color. If your printer takes the PG-445, it also takes the CL-446. Bring your printer model number to our Nairobi CBD counter and we confirm the match before you buy.
How many pages does the Canon PG-445 print?
The standard Canon PG-445 prints up to 180 A4 pages at 5% coverage, which is the industry test standard for text documents. Heavy pages with large dark areas, forms, or images use more ink and lower the count. For users printing high volumes, the higher-yield PG-445XL reaches about 400 pages. For a student or home user printing a few documents each week, the 180-page PG-445 is the economical choice at KSh 2,750.
What is the difference between the PG-445 and the PG-445XL?
Both cartridges use the same pigment black ink and fit the same Canon PIXMA printers, so the difference is ink volume. The Canon PG-445 holds 8 ml and prints about 180 pages. The PG-445XL holds more ink and prints roughly 400 pages, at a higher price. Light users save money with the standard PG-445. Anyone printing many pages weekly, such as a small office or cyber café, gets a lower cost per page from the XL version.
Is the PG-445 good for photos or only documents?
The Canon PG-445 uses pigment-based black ink, built for dark, water-resistant text on plain paper. It produces bold, readable letters for reports, invoices, and school notes. For full-color photos, your PIXMA printer also needs the CL-446 tri-color cartridge, which handles cyan, magenta, and yellow. The PG-445 alone prints black-and-white documents cleanly and quickly. Pair it with the CL-446 for color printing and basic photo work at home.
Can I refill the Canon PG-445 instead of replacing it?
Refilling is possible but not recommended, and Mascom International advises replacing the Canon PG-445 with a fresh genuine cartridge. The FINE print head sits inside the cartridge, so a worn cartridge means a worn print head. Refilling often causes streaks, clogged nozzles, and messy leaks that can harm the printer. A new PG-445 at KSh 2,750 restores full print quality and keeps your PIXMA working properly. It also protects any remaining printer warranty, which refilling can void.
Does the printer need the CL-446 color cartridge as well?
Your Canon PIXMA printer needs both cartridges installed to work fully. The Canon PG-445 handles black text and the CL-446 handles color. Most PIXMA models will not print, or will show an error, if either cartridge is missing or empty. If you print only black documents, the PG-445 still must sit alongside a working CL-446. Mascom International stocks both, so you can buy the PG-445 and CL-446 together and keep your printer ready for any job.
Is the Canon PG-445 worth KSh 2,750 in Kenya?
For a genuine Canon cartridge, KSh 2,750 is a fair Nairobi market price, and it protects a printer worth far more. Cheaper fake or refilled units risk clogging the print head and forcing a costly repair or replacement. The original PG-445 prints consistent 180-page yields and keeps your PIXMA running cleanly. Students, home users, and small shops across Kenya rely on it for dependable black printing. Buy from Mascom International and you get the authentic cartridge with a 6-month store warranty against defects.
Technical Specifications
Ink Type and Print Output
- Pigment-based black ink produces dark, water-resistant text that resists smudging on plain paper.
- 8 ml ink capacity balances a low upfront price with enough volume for regular home use.
- Rated for up to 180 A4 pages at 5% coverage, the standard test level for text documents.
- Pigment ink stays crisp on documents, so invoices and reports remain readable over long storage.
- Designed for text and black-and-white printing rather than full-color photo output.
- Even ink flow keeps letters solid and consistent from the first page to the last.
Printer Compatibility
- Fits Canon PIXMA iP2840, MG2440, MG2540, MG2540S, and MG2545S entry-level inkjet printers.
- Also compatible with PIXMA MG2940, MG3040, and MX494 home and small-office models.
- Works in PIXMA TR4540, TS204, TS3140, and TS3340 units common in Kenyan homes and shops.
- Handles the black channel while the matching CL-446 tri-color cartridge covers all color printing.
- Cartridge chip lets the printer read ink levels and flag low ink before pages fade.
- Bring your printer model number to confirm the exact match before purchase.
Cartridge Build and Print-Head Design
- Canon FINE cartridge technology builds the print head into the cartridge for cleaner nozzle output.
- A fresh cartridge means a fresh print head, restoring quality that refilling cannot match.
- Sealed nozzles stay protected until installation, reducing the risk of dried or clogged ink.
- Compact click-in design drops straight into the printer carriage without tools or extra parts.
- Genuine Canon housing fits the carriage exactly, avoiding the leaks common with copy cartridges.
- Security markings on the box let you verify the cartridge is authentic before installing it.
Page Yield and Cost Per Page
- The 180-page rating gives a clear cost-per-page figure for budgeting home and office printing.
- Text-heavy documents at 5% coverage reach the full 180 pages under normal use.
- Dense pages, forms, and shaded areas use more ink and reduce the page count.
- Light users printing a few documents weekly get several months from a single cartridge.
- High-volume users can step up to the PG-445XL for roughly 400 pages per cartridge.
- Genuine ink avoids the wasted, streaky prints that raise the true cost of cheap alternatives.
Installation and Box Contents
- One genuine Canon PG-445 black cartridge ships sealed in its original Canon retail pack.
- Protective clip and tape guard the nozzles during transport and must come off before use.
- Simple installation guide inside the pack shows the correct fitting steps for PIXMA printers.
- No tools are needed; the cartridge clicks into the printer carriage in seconds.
- Printer may run a short alignment after installation to set clean, straight text.
- Keep the box and markings as proof of a genuine unit for any warranty claim.
Package Contents
The Canon PG-445 arrives brand new and factory sealed in its original Canon blister packaging. Inside you will find one genuine Canon PG-445 black ink cartridge with the nozzles protected by a clip and tape, plus a short installation leaflet showing the fitting steps for supported PIXMA printers. Mascom International supplies the cartridge exactly as it leaves Canon, with the seal and security markings intact so you can confirm it is authentic before installation.
Warranty
The Canon PG-445 carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects such as a cartridge that fails to print out of the box or leaks under normal use. This does not cover normal ink depletion. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles any claim directly, and we ask that you keep the original box and markings as proof of a genuine unit.
Where to Buy the Canon PG-445 in Kenya
The Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit our store Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to confirm the cartridge is sealed and genuine before you pay.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Canon PG-445 across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you only pay when the cartridge reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. All other major towns, including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret, receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every Canon PG-445 is backed by the 6-month Mascom warranty above, with claims handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for genuine Canon consumables, honest pricing, and dependable after-sales support on every cartridge we stock.
