CLI-251 magenta · standard
CLI-251 is a Canon magenta standard cartridge rated at ~298 pages (4.4¢/page at $13.00).
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The Canon CLI-251 ink cartridge is a magenta ink cartridge designed for use with certain printers. It can be used in five specific printer models and has a standard yield of about 298 pages. If you're considering purchasing this cartridge, it's worth noting that it comes in different yields but the cost per page remains relatively consistent regardless of the rated yield.
Printers that use CLI-251
Frequently asked questions
Which printers use the CLI-251?
5 printers in our database use the CLI-251, including the Canon PIXMA MG5420, Canon PIXMA MG6320, Canon PIXMA MG7520 and Canon PIXMA MX922, plus 1 more.
Is the CLI-251 a standard or high-yield cartridge?
The CLI-251 is a standard-yield cartridge. Where a range also offers a high-yield XL version, it costs more upfront but prints more pages for a lower cost per page.
How many pages does the CLI-251 print?
The CLI-251 is rated at about 298 pages. Actual yield varies with how much of each page you print.
What does the CLI-251 cost per page?
At a list price of $13.00 and about 298 pages, the CLI-251 works out to roughly 4.4 cents per page. A reliable compatible can cost noticeably less.
Are compatible or remanufactured versions of the CLI-251 safe to use?
Compatible and remanufactured cartridges are third-party alternatives to the CLI-251 that usually cost much less. Most work well, though quality varies by seller. If your printer can receive firmware updates that block non-OEM ink, check that printer's page first.
Related cartridges
Other colors and standard or high-yield versions used in the same printers.
- CLI-251 yellow · standard
- CLI-251 black · standard
- CLI-251 cyan · standard
- PGI-250 black · standard
- PGI-250XL black · XL
- CLI-251 gray · standard
Guides worth reading before you buy
- Printer will not print black because a colour cartridge is empty: what to do
- Page yield explained: what ISO 24711 measures, and why you get fewer pages than the box says
- Does Canon block third-party ink? No, and here is how to clear the error
- Canon ink cartridge compatibility chart: which PIXMA takes which number
- Printer says ink low but the cartridge is not empty: what the gauge really means
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