The Canon CL-446 Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge is now available at Mascom International for KSh 2,800, brand new and sealed. This original Canon colour cartridge holds cyan, magenta, and yellow dye ink in one unit and prints roughly 180 A4 pages at standard yield. It fits Canon PIXMA printers such as the MG2540S, MX494, iP2840, TS3140, and MG3040. Mascom International stocks the CL-446 at our Nairobi CBD store, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Buy over the counter or order for pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
The Canon CL-446 suits home offices, university students, and small businesses across Kenya that print in colour on a Canon PIXMA machine. Students at Kenyatta University, USIU, and Daystar print assignments, cover pages, and project charts. Home users print family photos, church programmes, and school forms. Small shops print receipts, flyers, and price lists. The common problem is refilled or copycat cartridges that clog printheads, streak pages, and dry out early. The CL-446 combines ink and printhead in one sealed unit, so a fresh cartridge restores clean colour output without the mess of syringe refills.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that stock unbranded compatibles, Mascom International sells the genuine Canon CL-446 with the Canon hologram intact. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us original cartridges print more pages before fading and rarely cause the error messages that off-brand units trigger. At Mascom International, we're seeing home and small-office buyers return to original Canon ink after refills damaged their printheads. Pair the CL-446 with the PG-445 black cartridge for full colour and text printing. Visit our Kimathi Street counter to confirm the code matches your printer, or order today for countrywide pay-on-arrival delivery.
Common Questions About the Canon CL-446 Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge
Is this a genuine Canon CL-446 or a compatible copy?
This is a genuine, original Canon CL-446 tri-colour cartridge, not a refill or off-brand copy. Each unit carries Canon's hologram and sealed packaging, which you can inspect at our Kimathi Street counter before paying. Genuine Canon ink is formulated for Canon printheads, so it resists the clogging and colour streaking that commonly affect cheap compatibles. Original cartridges also print closer to the rated 180-page yield. Mascom International sources Canon consumables through legitimate supply channels for customers across Kenya.
Which Canon printers does the CL-446 work with?
The CL-446 fits a wide range of Canon PIXMA inkjet printers. Confirmed models include the MG2440, MG2540, MG2540S, MG2545S, MG2940, MG3040, MX494, iP2840, TS204, TS304, TS3140, TR4540, and TS3340. It pairs with the PG-445 black cartridge in these machines. If your printer model is not on this list, send us the exact model number on WhatsApp and we will confirm compatibility before you order. Using the correct cartridge code stops the printer from rejecting the unit.
How many pages does the Canon CL-446 print?
The standard Canon CL-446 prints approximately 180 A4 pages, measured under the ISO/IEC 24711 colour test standard. Real page counts depend on how much colour each page uses. Text with small logos lasts longer, while full-page photos and dense graphics use ink faster. For heavier printing, a higher-capacity CL-446XL version prints up to around 300 pages. If you print colour daily, ask about the XL option at Mascom International to lower your cost per page over time.
What is the difference between the CL-446 colour and the PG-445 black cartridge?
The CL-446 is the tri-colour cartridge, holding cyan, magenta, and yellow ink for colour documents and photos. The PG-445 is the separate black pigment cartridge for text and everyday black printing. Most Canon PIXMA models in this range use both together: PG-445 for black, CL-446 for colour. If you only print black text, you still need the PG-445 installed. For colour output or photo printing, the CL-446 is the cartridge to buy.
Can I refill the Canon CL-446 instead of buying a new one?
You can refill it, but Mascom International does not recommend it. The CL-446 combines the ink tank and printhead in one part, so refilling forces ink through a printhead not built for repeated topping up. This often causes streaking, mixed colours, and clogged nozzles that can damage the printer. Refill ink also fades faster than original Canon dye. A fresh genuine CL-446 gives cleaner colour and protects your printer, which usually costs less than repairing a ruined printhead.
How do I install the CL-446 in my Canon printer?
Installation takes under a minute. Open the printer's front cover so the cartridge holder slides to the centre, then remove the old colour cartridge. Take the new CL-446 out of its packaging, peel off the orange protective tape and clip, and slot it into the right-hand colour slot until it clicks. Close the cover and run a test print. If colours look faint at first, run the printer's head-cleaning cycle once. Our team can walk you through it on WhatsApp.
How much is the Canon CL-446 in Kenya and how do I pay?
The genuine Canon CL-446 tri-colour cartridge costs KSh 2,800 at Mascom International. Pay by M-Pesa, card, or cash at our Kimathi Street store, or choose pay-on-arrival delivery and settle when the cartridge reaches you. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and most other towns receive theirs within one business day. Buying from a registered store with a physical address means you can return or exchange a faulty unit, unlike anonymous online sellers.
Will using the Canon CL-446 affect my printer warranty?
No. Using genuine Canon ink like the CL-446 keeps your Canon printer within its intended use and does not affect the printer's own warranty. Problems usually start with refilled or off-brand cartridges, which can leak or clog and give Canon grounds to question a claim. Sticking to original CL-446 and PG-445 cartridges keeps your printer supported. This is one reason home offices and small businesses across Kenya choose genuine consumables from Mascom International.
Does the Canon CL-446 come with a guarantee if it fails?
Yes. If a new CL-446 fails to print on first installation, leaks, or arrives damaged, bring it back to our Nairobi CBD store or reach us on WhatsApp for a replacement. Because each unit is genuine and sealed, faults out of the box are rare, and we check stock before dispatch. This cover applies to manufacturing defects only. Ink that runs out through normal printing is expected use, not a fault, and is not replaced under this cover.
Technical Specifications
Colour Output and Print Technology
- Combines cyan, magenta, and yellow dye inks in one cartridge, covering all colour printing without separate tanks.
- Uses Canon FINE printhead technology, placing tiny nozzles over the ink for sharp text and photo detail.
- Dye-based formula produces smooth colour gradients, suited to photos, charts, and colour-heavy school or office pages.
- Genuine Canon ink resists early fading, holding print colour longer than typical refilled or copycat cartridges.
- Combined ink-and-printhead design means a fresh cartridge also renews the nozzles, restoring clean output.
Supported Canon PIXMA Printers
- Fits PIXMA MG2440, MG2540, MG2540S, and MG2545S home printers common in Kenyan households and small offices.
- Works in PIXMA MX494 and TR4540 all-in-one models used for scanning, copying, and colour printing.
- Compatible with compact PIXMA iP2840, TS204, TS304, TS3140, and TS3340 units for light home use.
- Also runs in PIXMA MG2940 and MG3040 wireless models for printing from phones and laptops.
- Pairs with the PG-445 black cartridge, the standard black companion across these PIXMA machines.
Page Yield and Running Cost
- Prints roughly 180 A4 pages at standard yield, measured by the ISO/IEC 24711 colour test method.
- Actual yield drops on photo-heavy pages and rises on light colour use, so plan by print type.
- The higher-capacity CL-446XL version reaches about 300 pages for buyers who print colour every day.
- Buying original reduces wasted pages from streaking and reprints, lowering true cost per usable page.
- Keeping a spare CL-446 in stock avoids downtime when colour runs out in the middle of a project.
Cartridge Design and Handling
- Compact unit measures about 106.5mm long, 37.3mm wide, and 42.6mm tall, fitting the standard PIXMA holder.
- Holds around 8ml of dye ink .
- Canon part number 8285B001AA identifies the genuine CL-446; matching it confirms you are buying the correct code.
- Ships sealed with orange protective tape and a clip that you remove just before installation.
- Store unopened cartridges upright in a cool, dry place away from direct Nairobi sunlight to prevent drying.
What Sets Genuine Canon Apart
- Original Canon dye is matched to Canon printheads, cutting the clogging that off-brand ink often causes.
- Genuine cartridges trigger fewer printer error messages than copies, which many Canon models reject or flag.
- Canon hologram and sealed retail packaging let you verify authenticity before installing or paying.
- Original ink meets Canon's stated 180-page yield, while cheap refills often fall short and fade fast.
- Backed by Mascom International after-sales support, so a faulty unit is replaced rather than argued over.
Package Contents
Each Canon CL-446 order from Mascom International includes:
- One genuine Canon CL-446 tri-colour ink cartridge (cyan, magenta, yellow), sealed in original Canon packaging
- Protective orange tape and clip fitted, removed at installation
- Canon installation leaflet
Note:The cartridge ships as a standalone consumable, so no printer, cable, or black cartridge is included. The PG-445 black companion cartridge is sold separately at Mascom International if you need black text printing as well.
Warranty
The Canon CL-446carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects, such as leaks or a cartridge that fails to print when first installed. As a genuine sealed Canon consumable, each unit is checked before dispatch. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles any warranty claim directly. Normal ink depletion through regular printing is expected use and falls outside this cover.
Where to Buy the Canon CL-446 in Kenya
The Canon CL-446 Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and bring your printer model so we can confirm the CL-446 fits 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 CL-446 across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you pay only when the cartridge reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and all other major towns receive theirs within one business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every cartridge 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 ink, honest pricing, and after-sales support you can reach on WhatsApp or in person.
