PGI-250XL black · XL
PGI-250XL is a Canon black XL cartridge rated at ~500 pages (4.4¢/page at $22.00).
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The Canon PGI-250XL is a high-yield black ink cartridge designed for use with certain printers from Canon. It can be used in five different printer models and has an estimated yield of about 500 pages. If you print frequently, this XL version may offer better value than the standard yield option, but consider also the cost per page when deciding between genuine and compatible ink options.
Printers that use PGI-250XL
Frequently asked questions
Which printers use the PGI-250XL?
5 printers in our database use the PGI-250XL, including the Canon PIXMA MG5420, Canon PIXMA MG6320, Canon PIXMA MG7520 and Canon PIXMA MX922, plus 1 more.
Is the PGI-250XL a standard or high-yield cartridge?
The PGI-250XL is a XL (high-yield) cartridge. It costs more upfront than a standard cartridge but prints more pages, so the cost per page is lower.
How many pages does the PGI-250XL print?
The PGI-250XL is rated at about 500 pages. Actual yield varies with how much of each page you print.
What does the PGI-250XL cost per page?
At a list price of $22.00 and about 500 pages, the PGI-250XL works out to roughly 4.4 cents per page. A reliable compatible can cost noticeably less.
Are compatible or remanufactured versions of the PGI-250XL safe to use?
Compatible and remanufactured cartridges are third-party alternatives to the PGI-250XL 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 magenta · standard
- CLI-251 cyan · standard
- PGI-250 black · standard
- CLI-251 gray · standard
Guides worth reading before you buy
- Is the XL cartridge actually cheaper? 31 pairs priced off the makers' own stores
- 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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