Which ink does the Canon PIXMA MG7520 use?
The Canon PIXMA MG7520 (inkjet, 2014) 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 MG7520 uses a range of ink cartridges including black standard and XL versions from PGI-250 and CLI-251 series as well as cyan gray magenta and yellow CLI-251 standard cartridges. When choosing between standard and high yield cartridges it is worth considering that the XL version of the black cartridge can print up to 500 pages while the standard version prints around 349 pages. You may also want to consider purchasing compatible ink cartridges which are reported to work with this printer without any firmware restrictions.
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 | gray | standard | 780 | $14.00 | 1.8¢ | 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 MG7520 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 1.8 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 MG7520 use?
The Canon PIXMA MG7520 uses CLI-251, PGI-250 and PGI-250XL.
Does the Canon PIXMA MG7520 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 MG7520, or will firmware block it?
The Canon PIXMA MG7520 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 MG7520 cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 298 pages (CLI-251) to about 780 pages (CLI-251), 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 MG7520?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the CLI-251 at about 1.8 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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