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Canon MX Ink Cartridges
Find Original Canon, compatible and remanufactured ink cartridges for your MX Ink Cartridges printer. Match your exact model to compare the listed supplies, capacities and multipacks.
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MX300 Series
MX400 Series
MX500 Series
MX700 Series
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PG-40 / CL-41
PG-40 / CL-41
PG-210 / CL-211
PG-210 / CL-211
PG-210 / CL-211
PG-210 / CL-211
PG-210 / CL-211
PG-240 / CL-241
PG-240 / CL-241
PG-210 / CL-211
PG-210 / CL-211
PG-240 / CL-241
PG-240 / CL-241
PG-240 / CL-241
PG-240 / CL-241
PG-240 / CL-241
PG-240 / CL-241
PG-240 / CL-241
PG-243 / CL-244 / PG-245 / CL-246
PG-240 / CL-241
PG-240 / CL-241
PG-240 / CL-241
PGI-5 / CLI-8
PGI-225 / CLI-226
PGI-250 / CLI-251
PGI-5 / CLI-8
PGI-220 / CLI-221
PGI-220 / CLI-221
PGI-225 / CLI-226
PGI-225 / CLI-226
PGI-250 / CLI-251
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Ink cartridges used by Canon MX printers
These families appear across the MX model listings. Each fits selected models—not the entire MX range.
Help with your Canon MX printer: ink & troubleshooting questions
How do I find my Canon MX printer model?
- Look for the complete model number on the printer’s front or top panel, or check its label or documentation.
- Choose that exact number in the finder or directory above. MX is the series name; the numbers identify the model.
Which ink cartridges does my MX printer use?
- Open your model page to see the ink options listed for that printer.
- Compare the cartridge numbers, colours, pack contents and stated yields before selecting a product.
Do all Canon MX printers use the same ink?
- No. The MX range includes printers using black and tri-colour cartridges as well as models using separate ink tanks.
- Do not choose a cartridge simply because its packaging says PIXMA or MX. Match the full printer model and cartridge number.
Can I choose XL ink for my Canon MX printer?
- Choose an XL option only when the product listing includes your exact printer model.
- Compare the stated yield and pack contents. A high-yield cartridge does not make another cartridge family interchangeable.
What is the difference between original, compatible and remanufactured ink?
- Original cartridges are Canon-branded supplies.
- Compatible cartridges are third-party replacement supplies; remanufactured cartridges reuse cartridge bodies that have been prepared and refilled.
- Check the product’s description for its type and compatibility. Third-party options are not available for every model or supply.
Should I buy individual cartridges or a multipack?
- Choose a single cartridge when you need only that colour or supply.
- Consider a multipack when its included colours and quantities match your needs. Some packs include spare black cartridges.
- Compare the actual pack contents and current price; black and colour page yields should not be added into one total.
What are FINE cartridges, and how do I replace them?
- FINE printers in this example use two cartridges: one black and one tri-colour containing cyan, magenta and yellow. Replacing the tri-colour unit replaces all three colour supplies together. Example: MX492, in the MX490 series. Covers and locks can differ on other models.
- 1. Open: Turn on the printer and open the front and paper-output covers as directed in its manual. Wait for the cartridge holder to stop; never move it by hand.
- 2. Release: On the MX490 series, push the empty cartridge down until it clicks, then remove it.
- 3. Prepare: Gently remove the new cartridge’s protective tape. Avoid touching its contacts or nozzles.
- 4. Install: Insert at a slant, then push in and up until secure. Match black and colour slots, close the cover and allow cleaning to finish.
- Canon MX490 illustrated replacement guide ↗
- Our detailed FINE replacement guide with photos →
What are individual ink tanks, and how do I replace them?
- Individual tanks hold separate ink supplies; the print head remains in the printer. Example: MX922, in the MX920 series, has five tanks, including two different blacks. Turn on the printer, open the specified covers and wait for the holder to stop.
- Press the old tank’s tab and lift it out. Replace one tank at a time.
- Remove the new tank’s tape, film and protective cap as instructed. Do not touch the ink port.
- Insert the front at a slant in the correctly labelled slot, then press the top until it clicks. Close the covers and let the printer finish.
- Canon MX920 illustrated ink-tank guide ↗
- Our detailed individual-tank guide with photos →
Why does remanufactured ink still show a low or empty warning?
- A remanufactured cartridge may not display a fresh ink estimate. Read the exact support code before continuing.
- For MX470 code 1688, Canon permits holding Stop for at least five seconds with the cartridge installed to continue the current print job. This disables remaining-ink detection; it does not refill ink or reset its level.
- Use this only when your exact model’s manual permits it. Replace genuinely empty ink; do not use this procedure for B200 or 5100.
- Canon 1688 instructions ↗
What should I do about a B200 error?
- On the MX920 series, Canon identifies B200 as an error requiring service. Turn off the printer, unplug it and contact Canon service.
- Unplugging can delete stored faxes. B200 is not an ink-level warning, and holding Stop is not Canon’s prescribed repair.
- Canon MX920 B200 guidance ↗
How do I clear a 5100 error?
- For MX920 code 5100, cancel printing and turn off the printer. Following the manual, remove jammed paper or protective material obstructing the print-head holder, then restart.
- Do not force the holder or touch internal components. Contact service if the code remains.
- Canon MX920 5100 guidance ↗
How do I fix streaks, missing colours or blurry text?
- Check ink, cartridge installation, media type and quality settings, then print a nozzle-check pattern.
- If the pattern has gaps, run normal print-head cleaning and check again. Follow the model’s maintenance sequence before deep cleaning; repeated cleaning uses ink.
- For misaligned lines, run print-head alignment. If streaks occur only in scans or copies, inspect the scanner and ADF glass instead.
- Canon MX490 print-quality checks ↗
How should I clean the ADF or address paper-feed problems?
- First distinguish original documents jamming in the ADF from printing paper failing to feed from the tray. Their maintenance procedures differ.
- For MX490 ADF cleaning, finish fax activity and save or print stored faxes before switching off and unplugging. Memory contents can be lost.
- Use a clean, dry, lint-free cloth on the areas Canon specifies, including the feeder cover and glass. Do not apply cleaners to sensors or assume rollers need wiping.
- Remove obstructions and use the exact model’s roller-cleaning or jam-removal procedure if feeding problems persist.
- Canon MX490 ADF cleaning guide ↗
Which paper and quality settings should I use?
- For everyday documents, choose the correct plain-paper size and Standard quality; Draft is useful for rough copies where offered.
- For photos, load supported inkjet photo paper and select its matching media type and an appropriate photo-quality setting.
- Plain copy paper, supported glossy photo papers and envelopes suit different tasks. Check your model’s supported sizes, weights and loading direction; never feed envelopes or photo paper through the ADF.
- Canon MX490 media settings ↗