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Canon PIXMA iX Series Ink Cartridges
Find Original Canon, compatible and remanufactured ink cartridges for your PIXMA iX printer. Match your exact model to compare the listed supplies, capacities and multipacks.
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iX6000 Series
PGI-225 / CLI-226
PGI-250 / CLI-251
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Ink cartridges used by Canon iX printers
These families appear in the iX model listings. Match the exact printer before ordering; not every family fits every iX model.
Help with your Canon iX printer: ink & troubleshooting questions
Which ink does my Canon iX printer use?
- Choose your full model in the finder or directory. Its page lists the supply options associated with that printer.
- The iX directory includes 2 models and 2 listed ink families. Series names alone do not establish compatibility.
Do all Canon iX printers use the same ink?
- No. The listed families include PGI-225 & CLI-226, PGI-250 & CLI-251. Match the full cartridge or bottle number.
- Separate tanks supply individual inks. Replace the depleted supply in its matching slot; pigment black and dye black are different supplies.
How can I find my iX model number?
- Look at the printer’s front panel, model label or documentation. Include number suffixes and model variants.
- Use the search field to narrow the directory; choose the complete model rather than a similar-looking number.
How do I change ink in a Canon iX printer?
- Use the exact model’s instructions for opening the ink area and releasing the supply. Wait for any moving holder to stop; never force it.
- The linked comparison guide explains two example mechanisms, but it does not replace the instructions for every iX model.
- Compare FINE and individual-tank replacement →
Exact iX6820 manual ↗
Are standard and XL inks interchangeable?
- Use a standard or XL choice only when the product listing supports your exact printer. Some families do not offer every capacity.
- A higher-capacity label does not make a different cartridge family compatible.
Should I buy single supplies or a multipack?
- Buy a single when you need one supply; consider a multipack when its colours and quantities match your needs.
- Check whether the pack is a complete colour set or includes spare black units. Compare the current pack price and contents; do not add black and colour yields into one combined yield.
What is different about iX ink systems?
- Separate tanks supply individual inks. Replace the depleted supply in its matching slot; pigment black and dye black are different supplies.
- The iX range is designed for desktop wide-format output. Choose the correct model, paper size and ink set; two similarly named iX printers do not necessarily share cartridges.
How do I improve faded or streaky iX prints?
- Check the ink supply, correct installation or refill state, and selected paper type. Print a nozzle-check pattern using the model’s maintenance menu.
- If the pattern has gaps, follow the prescribed cleaning sequence and check again. Use alignment for misaligned lines; repeated cleaning consumes ink.
- Consult the exact model manual if the fault remains: iX6820 manual ↗
What should I do about an ink warning or error code?
- Record the precise code and follow the instructions for that model. Low ink, an unrecognised supply and a hardware fault are different problems.
- Do not apply a Stop-button bypass from an MX example to every iX printer. Only follow a bypass or ink-counter action explicitly described in your model’s manual.
Which paper settings suit Canon iX printers?
- Select the media type and paper size that match the actual loaded paper. Use supported plain paper for documents and matching photo-paper settings for photographs.
- Use Draft only when available and suitable for rough copies. Supported sizes, envelopes, fine-art papers and feeding methods vary by model.
How should I store spare ink supplies?
- Keep unused supplies sealed, upright where instructed, away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Follow the packaging’s storage guidance.
- Do not open a replacement until you are ready to use it; avoid touching contacts, nozzles or open ink ports.
Where are the right manuals and printer support links?
- Start with your exact model page, which includes its linked support resources where available.
- For the example used here, open Canon’s iX6820 manual ↗. Use that model’s maintenance procedure rather than another printer’s sequence.