Which ink does the Canon PIXMA MG2920 use?

The Canon PIXMA MG2920 (inkjet, 2014) uses PG-245XL, CL-246XL, PG-243, PG-245, CL-244, CL-246.

Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.

The Canon PIXMA MG2920 uses PG-245XL and CL-246XL high yield cartridges for black and tri-color ink respectively which offer a higher page yield compared to standard cartridges such as PG-243 and PG-245. Standard cartridges may be more cost-effective in terms of upfront cost but the higher page yields of XL cartridges can provide better value in the long run when printing large documents or photos. Additionally Canon PIXMA MG2920 has no firmware DRM restrictions on record which means third-party cartridges are likely to work with this printer.

Compatible cartridges

CartridgeColorYieldPagesOEM priceCost/page
PG-245XL black XL300 $28.00 9.3¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CL-246XL tri-color XL300 $30.00 10.0¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
PG-243 black standard180 $21.00 11.7¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
PG-245 black standard180 $20.00 11.1¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CL-244 tri-color standard180 $23.00 12.8¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CL-246 tri-color standard180 $22.00 12.2¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible

XL (high-yield) cartridges cost more upfront but lower the cost per page, which is better if you print a lot.

Our pick: the high-yield PG-245XL is the best value

The Canon PIXMA MG2920 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party ink should work. By list price its high-yield PG-245XL works out to about 9.3 cents per page, roughly 16% less than the 11.1 cents of the standard PG-245. If you print often the high-yield cartridge is the better value, and a well-reviewed compatible version lowers the cost further.

Frequently asked questions

Which ink does the Canon PIXMA MG2920 use?

The Canon PIXMA MG2920 uses CL-244, CL-246, CL-246XL, PG-243, PG-245 and PG-245XL.

Does the Canon PIXMA MG2920 take XL cartridges?

Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts CL-246XL and PG-245XL. A high-yield XL holds more ink and costs less per page, which is worth it if you print often.

Will third-party ink work in the Canon PIXMA MG2920, or will firmware block it?

The Canon PIXMA MG2920 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work. Firmware can change with an update, so it is worth checking before buying a large supply.

How many pages do the Canon PIXMA MG2920 cartridges print?

Rated yields run from about 180 pages (CL-246) to about 300 pages (CL-246XL), depending on the cartridge. Real-world yield depends on how much you print and how much ink each page uses.

What is the cheapest ink for the Canon PIXMA MG2920?

By list price the lowest cost per page here is the PG-245XL at about 9.3 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.

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