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Canon PG640 Black Ink Cartridge
PG640
$34
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Product Overview
Key Features
- Prints up to 180 pages in black ink
- Compatible with select PIXMA MG and MX series printers
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Canon
- Model Number:
- PG640
- Printer Functions:
- Printing Only
- Double Sided Printing:
- Yes
- Paper Capacity:
- 180 pages
- Ink Colours:
- Black Only
Computers & Tablets
- Compatible Ink / Toner:
- Canon PIXMA MG2160, MG2260, MG3160, MG3260, MG3560, MG4160, MG4260, MX376, MX396, MX436, MX456, MX476, MX516
General Information
- Type:
- Ink Cartridge
Computers & Tablets
- Compatible Ink / Toner:
- Canon PIXMA MG2160, MG2260, MG3160, MG3260, MG3560, MG4160, MG4260, MX376, MX396, MX436, MX456, MX476, MX516
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 105
- Box Width (mm):
- 55
- Box Depth (mm):
- 85
- Box Weight (kg):
- 0
Product Reviews of Canon PG640 Black Ink Cartridge
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.9 out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
95% of users recommend this product
What customers say, summarised by AI
- Ink produces high quality results for both prints and photos
- Cartridges are easy to install and last a long time
- Consistently competitive prices from The Good Guys
- Depth of colour in both black and colour inks is excellent
- Some customers faced delivery inconveniences with shipping provider
- Customer service at store is frequently praised and appreciated
Pros
Quality (3)
Easy (2)
Efficient (1)
Value (1)
Cheap (1)
Great ink
This Canon ink does a great job for basic printing and photos. A very cost effective purchase. Excellent quality
Phil
Confirmed purchase 29 November 2025
Published on 24 December 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Ink
Great ink and brilliant prices from the Good Guys
Bel
Confirmed purchase 24 November 2025
Published on 19 December 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Canon Ink Black
Easy to fit. No problems so far.
Wayne
Confirmed purchase 26 September 2025
Published on 23 October 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Canon Ink Cartridge
Great product works well Great price was given to me by The Good Guys - Thanks
Bell
Confirmed purchase 1 September 2025
Published on 26 September 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Ink
Great value ink
Bell
Confirmed purchase 1 September 2025
Published on 24 September 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Canon PG640 Black Ink Cartridge
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Karen
Confirmed purchase 7 February 2025
Published on 4 March 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great service
I am very pleased with the product but more so with the exceptional service I received by the firs at the front counter
Jacqui
Confirmed purchase 18 January 2025
Published on 12 February 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Does the job well
Long lasting, good quality ink
Kevin Lane
Confirmed purchase 9 January 2025
Published on 5 February 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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great depth of colour.
these ink cartridges both black and colour provide excellent depth of colour on photos and on print medium. very easy to install and last a long time. very happy with my purchase from the Good Guys of both the printer and the cartridges that go with it. Always great prices. very competitive.
Janette Lehr
Confirmed purchase 23 October 2024
Published on 23 November 2024
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Black ink cartridge
I ordered these printer inks through the Good Guys as they were so cheap, but they couldnt be delivered to my house so I had to travel to pick them up, still very cheap ink cartridges
Wendy
Confirmed purchase 23 July 2023
Published on 22 October 2023
Yes, I recommend this product.
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At a glance
The Canon PG640 is a black ink cartridge for compatible Canon PIXMA printers, suited to home users and small offices needing reliable everyday document printing. Its strengths are sharp text output, straightforward installation and broad compatibility across select models. The main limitation is its 180-page yield, which is modest compared with higher-capacity cartridges for heavier printing.
What it’s great for
- Everyday Document Printing
- Home Printing
- Small Office Printing
- Schoolwork
- General Admin Tasks
Where it works best
- Home Office
- Study Area
- Small Office
- Family Workspace
Who it’s for
- Home User
- Student
- Small Business User
- Everyday Professional
Things to consider
Its estimated black yield of 180 pages is suitable for light to moderate use, but frequent printers may prefer a higher-capacity cartridge to reduce replacement frequency.
Printer compatibility assessment
8/10 - Compatible with a solid range of Canon PIXMA MG, MX and TS models, making it a practical choice for many Canon inkjet users.
Page yield value score
6/10 - The 180-page black yield is adequate for everyday use, but lighter than high-yield options for frequent printing.
Ease of replacement rating
9/10 - Single black cartridge design keeps installation and replacement simple for most users.
Business vs home suitability
Best suited to home and light small office use rather than higher-volume business printing.
Key benefits
- Canon FINE printhead design: Produces sharp black text and clear detail for everyday documents.
- 180-page black yield: Supports routine home or small office printing before replacement is needed.
- Single black cartridge format: Makes replacement straightforward when only black ink needs renewing.
- Broad Canon PIXMA compatibility: Works across a range of compatible MG, MX and TS series printers in shared households or small workspaces.
- Compact retail box: Easy to store in a desk drawer or supply cupboard until needed.
- Reliable everyday output: Well suited to printing letters, forms, notes and basic text-heavy documents.
Q: What is the difference between Canon PG-640 and PG-640XL black ink cartridges?
A: The PG-640 is the standard-yield black cartridge, with an estimated black and white page yield of 180 pages. The PG-640XL fits the same printer slot on compatible models, but is designed to print more pages before replacement.
Q: Is the Canon PG-640 a black-only cartridge, or does it print colour as well?
A: It is a black-only cartridge. If the printer uses separate black and colour cartridges, colour printing requires the matching Canon colour cartridge, commonly CL-641, so this PG-640 on its own will not produce colour pages.
Q: Can this cartridge replace a PG-640XL in a compatible Canon Pixma printer?
A: Yes, if the printer is designed for PG-640 series black cartridges, the standard PG-640 can usually replace a PG-640XL in the same slot. The main difference is capacity, so the standard version will need replacing sooner with regular printing.
Q: What does Canon FINE technology mean for this PG-640 cartridge?
A: Canon FINE is the print head and ink delivery design used in this cartridge for sharp text and clean detail. In practice, it is best suited to everyday black document printing, while colour images still rely on a separate colour cartridge.
Q: How long does the Canon PG-640 black cartridge typically last?
A: This cartridge has an estimated black and white page yield of 180 pages. Actual life varies with page coverage, print settings and printer cleaning cycles, so frequent document printing may use it faster than light home use.
Q: Can the Canon PG-640 be used on its own in compatible Pixma printers?
A: Not always. The PG-640 supplies black ink only, and many compatible Canon Pixma all-in-one printers also require a working colour cartridge to be installed before printing or copying, even if the page is only black and white.