Which ink does the Canon PIXMA MG5420 use?
The Canon PIXMA MG5420 (inkjet, 2012) uses PGI-250XL, CLI-251, PGI-250.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The Canon PIXMA MG5420 uses ink cartridges to print. For black ink it can use PGI-250XL, CLI-251 standard, or PGI-250 standard which vary in page yield. When choosing between standard and high-yield cartridges consider that standard cartridges like CLI-251 cyan, magenta, and yellow offer a similar number of pages as the CLI-251 black standard cartridge.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGI-250XL | black | XL | 500 | $22.00 | 4.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CLI-251 | black | standard | 349 | $13.00 | 3.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| PGI-250 | black | standard | 300 | $16.00 | 5.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CLI-251 | cyan | standard | 298 | $13.00 | 4.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CLI-251 | magenta | standard | 298 | $13.00 | 4.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CLI-251 | yellow | standard | 298 | $13.00 | 4.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
XL (high-yield) cartridges cost more upfront but lower the cost per page, which is better if you print a lot.
The Canon PIXMA MG5420 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so a well-reviewed compatible or remanufactured cartridge should work and costs well below OEM. By list price the lowest cost per page here is the CLI-251 at about 3.7 cents per page, and a reliable compatible typically undercuts that. Buy from a seller with strong reviews and a compatibility guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Which ink does the Canon PIXMA MG5420 use?
The Canon PIXMA MG5420 uses CLI-251, PGI-250 and PGI-250XL.
Does the Canon PIXMA MG5420 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts PGI-250XL. 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 MG5420, or will firmware block it?
The Canon PIXMA MG5420 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 MG5420 cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 298 pages (CLI-251) to about 500 pages (PGI-250XL), 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 MG5420?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the CLI-251 at about 3.7 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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