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Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge | Genuine Original | Pigment Ink | About 180 Pages | PIXMA Compatible
Sharp text for school notes, invoices and KRA forms, sold sealed in Nairobi CBD with countrywide delivery.
Condition: New
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge is available at Mascom International for KSh 2,850, brand new and sealed, with pigment black ink rated for about 180 pages. This genuine Canon cartridge fits a long list of PIXMA inkjets, including the MG2440, MG2540, MG2540S, MG2545S, MG2940, MG3040, iP2840, MX494, TS204, TS3140, TS3440, TR4540, TR4640 and TR3340. The Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge uses Canon's FINE design, which places the print head nozzles on the cartridge itself, so every replacement gives your printer a fresh set. Pick one up at our shop in the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for university students, accountants, small offices and families across Kenya, the Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge handles the everyday printing that keeps life moving. Think KRA PIN certificates, eCitizen application forms, M-Pesa statements for a loan file, invoices, and revision notes before exams. A faded or streaky cartridge turns a five-minute job into a trip to the cyber café and a long queue. Pigment black ink sits on the surface of the paper, so letters come out dark and crisp on ordinary office sheets. Drop in the Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge, run one alignment, and the printer is back to clean output.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops mix refilled or look-alike cartridges in with real stock, Mascom International sells only genuine Canon supplies in their sealed retail packs. Refilled units often clog or trigger cartridge warnings that a sealed original avoids. Customers across Nairobi tell us the Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge brings tired PIXMA printers straight back to clean text after months of grey, broken lines. Walk in to match the code against your old cartridge, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge
How much is the Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge in Kenya?
The Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge costs KSh 2,850 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, sold sealed in its Canon retail pack. That price covers a genuine Canon cartridge, our 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects, and pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties. At about 180 pages per cartridge, black text works out to roughly KSh 16 a page. The matching Canon CL-446 Colour Ink Cartridge sells for KSh 2,900, which is KSh 50 more, and the pair together come to KSh 5,750.
Which printers does the Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge fit?
The Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge fits PIXMA models including the MG2440, MG2540, MG2540S, MG2545S, MG2940, MG3040, iP2840, MX494, TS204, TS3140, TS3440, TR4540, TR4640 and TR3340. The fastest check is the code printed on your old cartridge: if the black one reads 445, this is your replacement. Still unsure? Send Mascom International a WhatsApp photo of the model label on your printer, and we will confirm the fit before you pay a shilling.
Should I buy the standard Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge or the XL version?
The standard Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge suits light, occasional printing, while the XL version holds more ink and prints more pages for a higher upfront price. Both fit the same PIXMA printers and use the same pigment black ink. If you print a few pages a week, such as forms and the odd assignment, the standard cartridge is the sensible buy, and it is the one Mascom International has in stock. Busy home offices printing every day should ask us on WhatsApp about XL supply.
Does the Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge dry out during Kenyan power cuts or long idle spells?
The Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge stays fresh in its sealed pack, but once installed, long idle spells are the main risk because the nozzles sit on the cartridge. Print one page a week to keep ink moving through them. During KPLC power cuts, avoid unplugging the printer while it is working; when power returns, switch it off with its own button so it parks and caps the cartridge. In dusty parts of Nairobi, keep the printer lid closed between jobs.
How many pages does the Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge print?
The Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge is rated for about 180 pages of standard text at roughly 5% coverage. That equals about 18 assignments of ten pages each, or a few months of household forms and receipts. Real results drop when you print dense tables, bold headings or scanned documents with dark backgrounds. Switching to draft mode for internal copies stretches each cartridge further. Keeping one spare at home means a deadline never depends on a shop being open.
Is a genuine Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge worth it over a refilled one in Kenya?
A genuine Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge is worth the price because each new unit brings a fresh print head with it. Refilled cartridges reuse worn nozzles, so streaks, missing lines and smudged characters show up sooner. Some refills also make the printer display a cartridge warning that has to be cleared every time. Lawyers, accountants and students handing work to lecturers need pages that look clean on the first print. Mascom International sells only sealed, original Canon supplies.
How do I install the Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge?
Installing the Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge needs no tools. Switch the printer on, open the cover and wait for the cartridge holder to slide to the centre. Push down on the old black cartridge to release it, then peel the protective tape off the new one without touching the gold contacts or the nozzles. Slide it into the slot marked for black until it clicks. Close the cover and run the print head alignment from the printer menu or Canon's app.
Who should buy the Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge, and who should skip it?
Buy the Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge if you own one of the PIXMA printers listed above and print a few pages a week, like a household, a student or a small kiosk. Skip it if your printer takes a different code, such as the 545 or 440 series, because it will not fit. If you print hundreds of pages every month, cartridges cost more per page over time, and an ink tank printer such as an Epson EcoTank is the better fit.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Ink
- Cartridge code PG-445 — Canon's standard-capacity black cartridge for its PIXMA MG, MX, iP, TS and TR printers.
- Pigment black ink — pigment particles stay on top of the paper, giving dark, sharp text instead of fuzzy edges.
- Prints black text and graphics — letters, forms and charts in black; the colour slot needs its own cartridge.
- Rated at about 180 pages — enough for routine home and student printing between replacements at light use.
- Genuine Canon original — made and sealed by Canon, not refilled, remanufactured or relabelled by a third party.
- Works on plain office paper — ordinary copier sheets give clean text without buying special coated paper.
Compatibility
- PIXMA MG series — fits the MG2440, MG2540, MG2540S, MG2545S, MG2940 and MG3040 all-in-one printers.
- PIXMA iP2840 — the single-function printer common in homes and small offices that only need printing.
- PIXMA MX494 — the all-in-one with a document feeder and fax that many small businesses rely on.
- PIXMA TS series — fits the TS204, TS3140 and TS3440, so wireless home models are covered too.
- PIXMA TR series — fits the TR4540, TR4640 and TR3340 printers built for home office paperwork.
- Pairs with the CL-446 — the colour slot in these printers takes the Canon CL-446 Colour Ink Cartridge.
Build and Cartridge Design
- FINE cartridge design — the print head nozzles are built into the cartridge, so each replacement renews them.
- Gold electrical contacts — these tell the printer the cartridge is present and track ink use; keep fingers off them.
- Protective tape over the nozzles — peel it off just before fitting so the ink does not dry out early.
- Click-in fitting — the cartridge locks into its holder with a firm press, with no tools or settings needed.
- Ink level tracking — the printer and Canon's app warn when ink runs low, so you can buy a spare in time.
- Compact size — the cartridge is small enough to keep a sealed spare in a desk drawer at home.
Running Cost
- KSh 2,850 per cartridge — a fixed, predictable cost that fits a household or student printing budget.
- About KSh 16 per page — worked out from the price and the rated 180-page yield at standard coverage.
- Ten-page assignment — costs roughly KSh 160 in black ink when printing normal text at the rated yield.
- Draft mode — lays down less ink for internal copies and rough drafts, stretching each cartridge further.
- Separate black and colour cartridges — when text runs low, you replace only the black unit, not both.
- Sealed until use — a spare kept in its pack is ready the day the installed cartridge runs dry.
Inclusions
- One Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge — the genuine unit, packed and sealed by Canon at the factory.
- Protective nozzle tape — fitted from the factory and removed only when you install the cartridge.
- No printer, cables or paper — this is a replacement supply for a PIXMA printer you already own.
- No colour cartridge — the tri-colour CL-446 is a separate purchase for the other slot in your printer.
- Sealed retail condition — the pack stays closed until you open it yourself at home or in the office.
Package Contents
The pack holds the Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge in its sealed Canon retail packaging, with the protective tape still covering the nozzles. Nothing else comes inside: no printer, no colour cartridge, no paper and no cable, because this is a direct replacement for a printer you already own. If your PIXMA also needs colour, the Canon CL-446 Colour Ink Cartridge is sold separately at Mascom International, and ordering both together saves a second delivery.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects. If a cartridge proves faulty within that period, bring it with your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk at the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street, where our team will inspect it and handle the claim.
Where to Buy the Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge in Kenya
The Canon PG-445 Black Ink Cartridge is in stock 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 old cartridge or your printer's model number, and we will match it at the counter and show you the sealed pack before you pay. It comes in black only; colour printing needs the separate CL-446.
Reach our team before you 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, so you pay only when the cartridge is in your hands. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Nyeri and other major towns receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Each cartridge is backed by the 6-month warranty above. You get honest compatibility advice, accurate pricing and real after-sales support from a shop you can walk into.
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