Which ink does the Canon PIXMA MG3520 use?

The Canon PIXMA MG3520 (inkjet, 2013) uses PG-240XL, CL-241XL, PG-240, CL-241.

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

The Canon PIXMA MG3520 uses four types of ink cartridges: PG-240XL and CL-241XL for high yield printing and PG-240 and CL-241 for standard capacity printing. If you're looking to save money on your ink costs, consider buying the high yield XL versions which offer more pages per cartridge. Third-party cartridges are available and should be compatible with the printer as there is no firmware DRM restriction on record.

Compatible cartridges

CartridgeColorYieldPagesOEM priceCost/page
PG-240XL black XL300 $25.00 8.3¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CL-241XL tri-color XL400 $30.00 7.5¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
PG-240 black standard180 $18.00 10.0¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CL-241 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 CL-241XL is the best value

The Canon PIXMA MG3520 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party ink should work. By list price its high-yield CL-241XL works out to about 7.5 cents per page, roughly 25% less than the 10.0 cents of the standard PG-240. 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 MG3520 use?

The Canon PIXMA MG3520 uses CL-241, CL-241XL, PG-240 and PG-240XL.

Does the Canon PIXMA MG3520 take XL cartridges?

Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts CL-241XL and PG-240XL. 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 MG3520, or will firmware block it?

The Canon PIXMA MG3520 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 MG3520 cartridges print?

Rated yields run from about 180 pages (CL-241) to about 400 pages (CL-241XL), 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 MG3520?

By list price the lowest cost per page here is the CL-241XL at about 7.5 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.

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