Which ink does the Canon PIXMA MG5720 use?

The Canon PIXMA MG5720 (inkjet, 2015) uses PGI-270XL, CLI-271, PGI-270.

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

The Canon PIXMA MG5720 uses PGI-270XL and CLI-271 cartridges for printing. If you need to replace a cartridge, consider whether standard or high yield is right for your needs, as the high yield black XL cartridge can print about 500 pages compared to the standard black which prints about 300 pages. When buying replacement ink, it's worth noting that third-party cartridges should work with this printer since there is no firmware DRM on record.

Compatible cartridges

CartridgeColorYieldPagesOEM priceCost/page
PGI-270XL black XL500 $21.00 4.2¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CLI-271 black standard425 $13.00 3.1¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
PGI-270 black standard300 $15.00 5.0¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CLI-271 cyan standard349 $13.00 3.7¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CLI-271 magenta standard320 $13.00 4.1¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CLI-271 yellow standard344 $13.00 3.8¢ 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: a reliable compatible saves the most

The Canon PIXMA MG5720 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-271 at about 3.1 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 MG5720 use?

The Canon PIXMA MG5720 uses CLI-271, PGI-270 and PGI-270XL.

Does the Canon PIXMA MG5720 take XL cartridges?

Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts PGI-270XL. 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 MG5720, or will firmware block it?

The Canon PIXMA MG5720 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 MG5720 cartridges print?

Rated yields run from about 300 pages (PGI-270) to about 500 pages (PGI-270XL), 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 MG5720?

By list price the lowest cost per page here is the CLI-271 at about 3.1 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.

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