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Cheapest Canon PGI-580 multipack today: £11.99 from Cartridge Centre

Compatible Canon PGI-580 / CLI-581 cartridges start from £11.99 — saving up to 79% versus the HP direct price of £57.49.

Compatible cartridges are guaranteed to work in your printer and do not void your HP warranty under UK law. All prices include free UK delivery.

Price comparison — Canon PGI-580 / CLI-581

Retailer Type Price Delivery Total Stock
Cartridge Centre CHEAPEST Compatible £11.99 Free £11.99 In stock Buy →
Internet-ink Compatible £12.99 Free £12.99 In stock Buy →
Cartridge People Compatible £57.90 Free £57.90 In stock Buy →

Prices last checked: 6 June 2026. Prices may vary. Total includes delivery.
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6.0p per page (black, 5% coverage)
200 pages from XL black cartridge
79% saving vs HP direct price
£45.50 saved per multipack vs OEM

Which printers use Canon PGI-580 / CLI-581 cartridges?

The Canon PGI-580 / CLI-581 cartridge is compatible with the following HP printers:

Original vs compatible Canon PGI-580 ink

Original HP cartridges are manufactured by HP and typically cost £57.49 or more for the XL multipack. They are guaranteed to work and HP provides direct support if you have issues.

Compatible cartridges are manufactured by third-party companies to the same specifications as the HP original. They use the same ink chemistry and produce the same print quality in normal use. Quality varies by manufacturer — the retailers compared on this page all offer satisfaction guarantees.

Does using compatible ink void my warranty? No. Under UK and EU consumer law, using compatible cartridges cannot void your HP printer warranty. This right has been upheld by the courts and HP cannot legally require you to use only their own branded ink.

Frequently asked questions — Canon PGI-580 / CLI-581

What is the cheapest Canon PGI-580 CLI-581 ink in the UK?
The cheapest compatible Canon PGI-580 / CLI-581 five-ink set in the UK is currently from Cartridge Centre at £9.99 — saving 83% versus the Canon direct price of £57.49 for the equivalent five-cartridge set.
What printers use Canon PGI-580 and CLI-581 cartridges?
Canon PGI-580 and CLI-581 cartridges are compatible with Canon PIXMA TS6150, TS6250, TS6350, TS7450, TS8150, TS8250, TS8350, TR7550, TR8550, and related PIXMA photo and all-in-one models.
What is the difference between PGI-580 and CLI-581?
The PGI-580 is a pigment-based black cartridge used primarily for sharp black text. The CLI-581 comes in four variants: photo black, cyan, magenta, and yellow, used for colour and photo printing. A full set requires all five cartridges.
Does Canon sell the PGI-580 CLI-581 as a multipack?
Yes. Canon sells the PGI-580 / CLI-581 as a five-cartridge multipack (2078C007) for £57.49. Compatible five-cartridge sets are available from third-party retailers at significantly lower prices.
Will compatible Canon PGI-580 cartridges void my printer warranty?
No. Under UK consumer law, using compatible ink cartridges does not void your Canon printer warranty. Canon cannot legally require you to use only their own cartridges.
What does XXL mean for Canon PGI-580 CLI-581 compatible cartridges?
XXL denotes extra-high capacity cartridges — they hold more ink than the standard XL versions and print more pages before needing replacement. Cartridge People's compatible PGI-580 CLI-581 set uses XXL capacity cartridges, offering higher page yields than the standard Canon multipack.