Quick answer: The Canon PIXMA MP470 uses two cartridges: a PG-40 black and a CL-41 color. The smaller PG-30 black and CL-31 color fit the same slots. Castle Ink stocks remanufactured PG-40 Black and CL-41 Color, a PG-40 + CL-41 combo, and PG-30 Black and CL-31 Color.
Each cartridge carries its own printhead. That makes them cost more than a plain ink tank, but it also means a new cartridge gives a printer from 2007 a fresh set of nozzles.
CastleScore · November 2026
69/100 — Situational
Canon PIXMA MP470
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | — | No U.S. retailer rating with enough reviews to use. |
| Expert reviews (18%) | — | No published numeric expert score we could verify. |
| Cost per page (24%) | 82 | About 5¢ per page blended with our remanufactured PG-40 + CL-41 combo ($31.99 for about 327 black + 312 color pages). |
| Reliability (13%) | 78 | The printhead is part of each cartridge, so a new cartridge also means new nozzles. Ink-level warnings with refilled or remanufactured cartridges are the common complaint on Canon printers of this type. |
| Features (12%) | 55 | Print, copy, scan (flatbed) over USB, with a small color screen, memory card slots and a PictBridge port. No Wi-Fi, no document feeder, no fax, no automatic two-sided printing. |
| Value (5%) | — | Not scored without owner ratings |
Limited data: We could not find enough owner ratings or published expert scores for this printer, so those weights are spread across the other pillars. With neither owner ratings nor a published expert score, we cap this printer at 69 (Situational) until better data is available.
Discontinued. The MP470 dates from 2007 and is long out of production. PG-40 and CL-41 cartridges are still sold. Used and refurbished units still turn up: check the Canon PIXMA MP470 on Amazon (affiliate link).
CastleScore is Castle Ink’s own editorial rating, built from retailer star ratings, expert reviews, real cost per page and owner complaint patterns, checked November 13, 2026. It is not a customer review. See every ranked printer or how the score works.
The cartridges, pictured
PG-40 + CL-41 combo0615B002 + 0617B002
PG-40 Black0615B002 · ~327 pages
CL-41 Color0617B002 · ~312 pages
PG-40 + CL-41 combo
PG-40 Black
CL-41 ColorOur own remanufactured cartridges, photographed in-house.
What Ink Cartridges Does the Canon PIXMA MP470 Take?
| Cartridge | Canon part no. | Approx. yield | Castle Ink option |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG-40 Black | 0615B002 | ~327 pages | Remanufactured PG-40 Black |
| CL-41 Color | 0617B002 | ~312 pages | Remanufactured CL-41 Color |
| PG-30 Black (smaller) | 1899B002 | ~219 pages | Remanufactured PG-30 Black |
| CL-31 Color (smaller) | 1900B002 | ~205 pages | Remanufactured CL-31 Color |
Part numbers and yields are from 4inkjets' listings for the MP470; we couldn't find Canon's own figures. The high-capacity PG-50 and CL-51 fit several PG-40 printers, such as the MP160, but the MP470 listings we checked don't include them, so we haven't recommended them here.
PG-40 or PG-30: Which Should I Buy?
The PG-40 and CL-41. They print about half as many pages again as the PG-30 and CL-31 and cost about the same from us, so there is little reason to choose the smaller pair unless that is what you have on hand. Our PG-40 + CL-41 combo works out to about 5¢ a page across black and color.
How Do I Replace the Ink in the Canon PIXMA MP470?
- With the printer on, lift the scanning unit until it locks open. The cartridge holder moves to the replacement position.
- Push the empty cartridge down until it clicks free, then take it out.
- Unpack the new cartridge and gently peel off the protective tape. Don't touch the gold contacts or the nozzles.
- Slide it into its holder at a slight angle, color on the left and black on the right, and push it up until it clicks.
- Close the scanning unit. If lines look ragged afterward, run print head alignment from the maintenance menu.
Which Other Printers Use PG-40 and CL-41?
A long run of mid-2000s PIXMA models, including the MP160, MP210, iP1600 and iP2600, plus the MP150, MP170, MP180, MP450 and MP460.
What PIXMA MP470 owners ask
These are the questions that come up most in retailer listings for this printer and in Canon's guidance for its PG-40 printers, answered in our words.
It warns that ink is low or out right after I put in a cartridge.
Refilled and remanufactured cartridges can't report an ink level the way a new Canon one does. On Canon printers of this type, holding the Stop/Reset button for five seconds or more turns off ink-level detection for that cartridge, and printing continues. After that, watch the prints: fading tells you when it is really empty.
Can I print with just one cartridge?
Both cartridges need to be installed, but you can set the driver to use only black or only color when one runs dry, which gets you through until a replacement arrives.
Is there a driver for current Windows or macOS?
The MP470 is long retired, and Canon no longer updates its software. Check Canon's support page for your operating system before buying ink for a printer you haven't used in a while.
Why is my color cartridge empty when I only print black?
Cleaning cycles use both cartridges, and gray or photo printing mixes in color. Printing in grayscale with black ink only, set in the driver, slows this down.
PIXMA MP470 quirks worth knowing
- It connects by USB only. There is no Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
- It has a small color screen, memory card slots and a PictBridge port, so you can print photos without a computer.
- Scanning and copying are flatbed only, and two-sided printing is manual.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ink does the Canon PIXMA MP470 use?
PG-40 black and CL-41 color. The smaller PG-30 and CL-31 also fit.
Does the MP470 take the same ink as the MP160?
Both take PG-40 and CL-41.
Does the MP470 have Wi-Fi?
No. It connects to a computer by USB.
Other printers that use Canon PG-40 / CL-41
Canon PIXMA MP160 · Canon PIXMA MP210 · Canon PIXMA iP1600 · Canon PIXMA iP2600
More Canon ink guides: Canon PIXMA TS3522 · Canon PIXMA MG3620 · Canon PIXMA TR4720 · find any printer
Replacing it? Our highest-rated alternatives
- Epson EcoTank ET-2980 (cheapest to run) — CastleScore 90
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- HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e — CastleScore 79
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Checked on November 13, 2026.
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