What ink does the Canon PIXMA G1500 need, and 7 compatible models

Looking for ink for your Canon PIXMA G1500, G2500, G3500 or G4500? The bottle you need is the Canon CGI-590 (GI-590). Our compatible version yields up to 6,000 pages with the same print quality as the original, and costs a fraction of the price. See the compatible CGI-590 ink bottle.

Is it compatible with your printer?

Canon's PIXMA G series is a refillable ink tank system (MegaTank type): instead of cartridges, you refill the tanks with CGI-590 ink bottles. All these models use the same reference, so if you have any of these machines, this is your bottle. The variants with and without "01" (for example G1500 and G1501) are the same printer under a different commercial name depending on the batch or sales channel, and share exactly the same consumable.

• Canon PIXMA G1500
• Canon PIXMA G1501
• Canon PIXMA G2500
• Canon PIXMA G2501
• Canon PIXMA G3500
• Canon PIXMA G3501
• Canon PIXMA G4500
• Canon PIXMA G4501

The difference between the models is in the machine's features, not the ink: the G1500 prints, the G2500 adds scanner and copy, the G3500 adds Wi-Fi connectivity to print from your phone, and the G4500 also includes fax and a feeder. They all drink from the same CGI-590 bottle.

The consumable you need and what it yields

The compatible Canon CGI-590 ink bottle is designed for your PIXMA G's refillable tank system. Each bottle yields up to 6,000 pages measured to the ISO/IEC 24711 standard, the international benchmark that measures the real yield of an inkjet consumable with a standardised print pattern. It's a very high yield precisely because these printers are designed for large volumes at a minimal cost per page.

Refilling is simple: remove the cap of the relevant tank, empty the bottle into it and you can carry on printing.

If you want the step-by-step on installation and compatibility, there's the complete guide to the CGI-590 bottle.

How much printing costs you

The great advantage of the PIXMA G series is its very low cost per page, and with compatible ink you reduce it even further. On tank printers like these, the accumulated saving over a year of use is very noticeable.

To see exactly what you save based on your print volume, use our savings calculator. And if you're not sure which consumable your machine takes, the printer finder takes you straight to the right ink. Check the current price of the CGI-590 bottle.

Frequently asked questions

Does the compatible CGI-590 bottle work in all PIXMA G1500 to G4501 models?

Yes. The CGI-590 (GI-590) is the ink reference common to this whole series: PIXMA G1500, G1501, G2500, G2501, G3500, G3501, G4500 and G4501. If your printer is one of these, this bottle is the one you need.

How many pages does a bottle print?

Up to 6,000 pages measured to the ISO/IEC 24711 standard, the international yield benchmark for inkjet consumables. It's a very high yield, typical of refillable tank printers.

3-year Startoner consumable warranty

Your Startoner consumable is covered by a three-year legal conformity guarantee. Printer coverage is governed by the manufacturer’s terms and may exclude damage caused by consumables. Using a compatible cartridge does not by itself establish the cause of a fault; keep your documentation and contact us if a problem occurs.

How long does shipping take?

That way you have your ink ready before your tanks run out. The estimated delivery date and cost are shown at checkout before payment.

Explore all the Canon compatible ink or find out more with our complete guide to ink cartridges and the article ink cartridge or toner: which one you need. All our bottles are made under ISO 9001 certification and include a 3-year guarantee, so you print with the same peace of mind as with the original and at a fraction of the cost.