Which ink does the Canon PIXMA MX532 use?
The Canon PIXMA MX532 (inkjet, 2014) 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 MX532 uses four types of ink cartridges: PG-240XL black XL, CL-241XL tri-color XL, PG-240 black standard and CL-241 tri-color standard. For most users, high yield cartridges such as the PG-240XL and CL-241XL are a good choice as they provide more prints per cartridge. However it's worth considering buying genuine or compatible ink rather than standard cartridges if you print frequently.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG-240XL | black | XL | 300 | $25.00 | 8.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CL-241XL | tri-color | XL | 400 | $30.00 | 7.5¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| PG-240 | black | standard | 180 | $18.00 | 10.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CL-241 | tri-color | standard | 180 | $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.
The Canon PIXMA MX532 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 MX532 use?
The Canon PIXMA MX532 uses CL-241, CL-241XL, PG-240 and PG-240XL.
Does the Canon PIXMA MX532 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 MX532, or will firmware block it?
The Canon PIXMA MX532 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 MX532 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 MX532?
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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