SKU:

CS-canon_051-Black

Printer Brand:

Canon

OEM Number:

051K

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

Black: 1,700

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will this cartridge last us?

This Canon 051 is rated at 1,700 pages. A home printer turning out 40 or 50 pages a month can run one cartridge for close to three years; a desk at 150 pages a month gets about eleven months; at 300 pages a month, expect roughly five to six months. Dense, heavy-coverage pages will shorten those spans — the rating is built on standard test pages.

What does a page cost on this cartridge?

The single costs $29.79 over 1,700 rated pages, which works out to about 1.75¢ per page. That is the standard-yield rate for the Canon 051. If your volume climbs, the multi-packs of this same cartridge bring the figure down, and the high-yield Canon 051H stretches each cartridge much further for busier machines.

The cartridge in my printer just says "051" — is this the same thing?

Yes. Canon 051 is the cartridge family name, and this listing is the standard-yield black member of it, sometimes listed under the short code 051K. If the cartridge you are replacing is marked 051, this is its standard-yield replacement — no conversion or variant to work out.

Is a standard-yield cartridge the right size for a first compatible purchase?

It is a sensible way to start. The outlay is small, the cartridge is covered for a full year either way, and one cartridge tells you everything about print quality and reliability in your own machine. If it earns its place, the bigger packs and the 051H are there when you reorder.

What does "compatible" mean here — is this made by Canon?

No. This is a third-party cartridge built to match the Canon 051 in fit and rated yield, and it is sold under the Clever Supplies name rather than Canon's. Standing behind it is our own cover: a full one-year warranty and one year of free returns, so the risk of trying a compatible does not sit with you.

What happens if the cartridge gives me trouble?

Every cartridge we sell is covered for a full year, and returns are free for a year as well — the details are on our shipping and returns page. If you would rather talk to a person, our support team is available Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

About This Canon 051 Cartridge

This is the standard-yield compatible Canon 051 black toner cartridge, rated at 1,700 pages and priced at $29.79 as a single. Orders leave from whichever of our four warehouses — Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia or California — is closest to you. For the high-yield Canon 051H, the multi-packs and the rest of the range, see our Canon toner range.