Frequently Asked Questions

Who is a 3-pack of black cartridges actually for?

For the desk or small office that already knows its black rhythm and is tired of reordering. Three Canon 131 black cartridges (131BK) give you up to 7,200 pages of black in one purchase — one in the printer and two in reserve — which suits steady document printing: invoicing, coursework, reports, day-to-day correspondence. If your usage is occasional, the single or 2-pack will serve you better; this pack rewards predictable volume.

How does the price compare with buying three singles?

Three singles would cost $104.10. This pack is $67.13, a saving of $36.97, and the per-cartridge price falls to $22.38 from $34.70. Across the 7,200-page combined rating, that works out to roughly 0.93 cents per page — comfortably under a cent, and the main reason steady black printers standardise on packs like this.

Will cartridges two and three still print well if they sit for months?

Yes, stored properly. Keep the spares sealed in their bags, flat, in a cool dry cupboard — heat, damp and direct sunlight are what degrade a stored cartridge, not time itself. Open each one only when the printer actually needs it. Handled that way, the third cartridge prints like the first, and the warranty cover runs with a full 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns behind every cartridge in the box.

Is this the same black as the 131H listing I saw?

It is the same Canon 131 black cartridge. This pack is listed under the short code 131BK; the single is also sold by its Canon part number as the 131H, 6273B001AA. Same 2,400-page rating, same $34.70 single price — the listings differ in identifier and pack format only, so there is no wrong door here.

How do I know when to start the last cartridge — and reorder?

A practical rule: when you install the third cartridge, place your next order. The low-toner warning usually arrives well before pages actually fade, and gentle side-to-side rocking of the cartridge can stretch the remainder further. Full details of delivery and returns are on our shipping and returns page; we ship from Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia and California, and support answers Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

Does this pack include any colours?

No — it is three black cartridges only, because black is what a Canon 131 printer consumes fastest. The colours are separate cartridges: 131C cyan, 131M magenta and 131Y yellow, each rated at 1,500 pages and priced at $34.70. Most owners pair a black multi-pack with single colours bought as each one runs down.

About This Canon 131 Black 3-Pack

Three compatible Canon 131 black toner cartridges (131BK — the same black catalogued by part number 6273B001AA as the 131H), each rated at up to 2,400 pages. At $67.13 the pack prices each cartridge at $22.38, saving $36.97 against three singles and bringing black printing to roughly 0.93 cents a page. Singles, the 2-pack and the 5-pack of this cartridge, plus colours 131C, 131M and 131Y, are all in our Canon toner collection.

Compatibility for the Canon 131 range covers ImageClass MF628Cw, ImageClass LBP7110Cw and ImageClass MF624Cw in full. You can also order the standard-yield 131 black cartridge and the 131 four-colour set for the same machines.