Cartridges and printing supplies: prices and buying tips in Canada
In Canada a single compatible ink cartridge costs about CA$6 to CA$38, an original standard cartridge about CA$28 to CA$38, and an original high-yield cartridge about CA$63 to CA$96. These are approximate prices from sellers' websites, November 2026. To find the exact cartridge for your printer, post a free request on BlaBlaPrice with the model number.
Approximate prices in Canada, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Cartridge type | Price range |
|---|
| Compatible ink cartridge, single (Epson type) | about CA$6 |
| Compatible ink, four-colour combo pack (HP 950XL and 951XL type) | about CA$23 |
| Original standard ink cartridge (HP 67, Canon CL-246) | CA$28 to CA$38 |
| Original high-yield ink or toner (Brother, HP 910XL) | CA$63 to CA$96 |
| Original Epson 252XL ink cartridge | about CA$152 |
Rules and warranties for compatible cartridges
Compatible and remanufactured cartridges are often warranted for a set period, from one full year at some sellers to 180 days at others. Under Canadian consumer protection principles, a manufacturer generally cannot void a printer warranty only because compatible ink was used. For remanufactured toner, a National Standard of Canada sets requirements for manufacturing, performance and labelling, so check the label and the warranty term before you pay.
Storage through the Canadian winter
Demand for cartridges is steady all year, so the season matters less here than for heating or garden goods. The climate matters for storage, though. Winter runs from December to February, and unopened cartridges should be kept indoors, not in a cold garage or a car, until you need them. Buy the colours and quantity you will use within the year, because a cartridge bought for one printer rarely fits another.
What to put in your request
Give the exact printer model, which is on the label and the front panel, and say whether you want original or compatible cartridges. Name the colours you need, either single black or a full set of black, cyan, magenta and yellow, plus the quantity. Add the page yield you need, since a high-yield cartridge costs more but prints more, and compare the price per page rather than the price of the box. Give your city: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary or Ottawa.
Free for buyers: describe the printer and the cartridges in a chat, and add a photo of the label if it helps. BlaBlaPrice's AI reads the request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Canada, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply with their price, terms and delivery. Your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to contact. Start with a request on BlaBlaPrice, or see printers, all-in-ones and scanners.
Questions and answers
How much does a printer cartridge cost in Canada?
A compatible ink cartridge costs about CA$6 to CA$38, an original standard cartridge about CA$28 to CA$38, and an original high-yield cartridge about CA$63 to CA$96. Prices are approximate, from sellers' websites, November 2026.
Does a compatible cartridge void my printer's warranty?
Under Canadian consumer protection principles, a manufacturer generally cannot void the printer warranty only because compatible ink was used. Compatible and remanufactured cartridges are often warranted for one year or for 180 days, depending on the seller.
Are remanufactured toner cartridges regulated in Canada?
Yes. A National Standard of Canada sets manufacturing, performance and labelling requirements for remanufactured toner cartridges, so look at the labelling and the warranty terms.
Can cartridges be delivered to my city?
Ask each seller whether it delivers to Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary or Ottawa, and how long it takes. Give your exact printer model, since cartridge numbers differ even within one brand.
