What Ink Does the Canon PIXMA MX882 Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The Canon PIXMA MX882 office all-in-one uses five separate ink tanks: one PGI-225 pigment black for text and four CLI-226 dye tanks (black, cyan, magenta and yellow) for color and photos. Castle Ink stocks a remanufactured PGI-225/CLI-226 5-pack for $24.99, plus every tank on its own.
The MX882 shares its ink with the MX892, MG5320 and MG6120. Canon never sold XL versions of PGI-225 or CLI-226 in the U.S. In Europe, the same printer is the MX885 and takes PGI-525 and CLI-526, which won't work in a U.S. MX882.
CastleScore · October 2026
69/100 — Situational
Canon PIXMA MX882
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | — | No retailer rating with enough reviews to use. |
| Expert reviews (18%) | — | Reviewed by PCWorld in 2011, without a numeric score we could verify. |
| Cost per page (24%) | 88 | About 3.3¢ per page blended (black + color) with our remanufactured PGI-225 (340 pages) and CLI-226 colors (about 510 pages). |
| Reliability (13%) | 68 | Most-reported problems: B200 printhead error is often fatal; U052 'install the correct print head' messages; refilled tanks reading low or empty |
| Features (12%) | 82 | Print, copy, scan, fax, document feeder with two-sided scanning, auto two-sided printing, Wi-Fi, Ethernet. No touchscreen. |
| Value (5%) | 74 | Running cost and owner satisfaction |
Limited data: We could not find enough owner ratings or published expert scores for this printer, so those weights are spread across the other pillars. With neither owner ratings nor a published expert score, we cap its CastleScore at 69 (Situational) under our methodology.
Discontinued and retired. Canon lists the MX882 as retired and no longer supported. PGI-225 and CLI-226 tanks are still sold.
CastleScore is Castle Ink’s own editorial rating, built from retailer star ratings, expert reviews, real cost per page and owner complaint patterns, checked October 14, 2026. It is not a customer review. See every ranked printer or how the score works.
The cartridges, pictured
PGI-225 / CLI-226 5-packPGBK + BK/C/M/Y
PGI-225 Black4530B001 · ~340 pages
CLI-226 Cyan4547B001
CLI-226 Magenta4548B001
PGI-225 / CLI-226 5-pack
PGI-225 Black
CLI-226 Cyan
CLI-226 MagentaOur own remanufactured cartridges, photographed in-house.
What Ink Cartridges Does the Canon PIXMA MX882 Take?
| Tank | Canon part no. | Approx. yield | Castle Ink option |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGI-225 Pigment Black | 4530B001 | ~341 pages | Remanufactured PGI-225 Black |
| CLI-226 Black | 4546B001 | Used mainly for photos | Remanufactured CLI-226 Black |
| CLI-226 Cyan | 4547B001 | ~500–520 pages | Remanufactured CLI-226 Cyan |
| CLI-226 Magenta | 4548B001 | ~500–520 pages | Remanufactured CLI-226 Magenta |
| CLI-226 Yellow | 4549B001 | ~500–520 pages | Remanufactured CLI-226 Yellow |
Yields are Canon's ISO estimates. The PGI-225 does almost all of the work on plain-paper text; the CLI-226 black is blended into color prints and photos. Printing a lot? Our 12-pack is $99.95.
Is Buying Ink Separately Worth It?
Yes, because you only replace the color that runs out. On October 14, 2026, Staples listed Canon's PGI-225 at $22.99 and a single CLI-226 cyan at $18.00, so a full set of five original tanks costs roughly $95. Our remanufactured PGI-225 is $7.99, and the full 5-pack is $24.99.
How Do I Replace the Ink in the Canon PIXMA MX882?
- Turn the printer on and lift the scanning unit until it locks open; the print head holder moves to the center.
- Press the tab on the empty tank and lift it out.
- Take the new tank out of its bag and pull off the orange protective cap. Don't touch the electrical contacts.
- Slide the tank into its matching color slot and press down on the PUSH mark until it clicks. The tank's red lamp lights up.
- Close the scanning unit. The printer cleans the head briefly before it's ready.
Which Other Printers Use PGI-225 and CLI-226?
The PIXMA iP4820 and iP4920, the MG5120, MG5220, MG5320, MG6120 and MG8120, and the MX712 and MX892. The MG6120 and MG8120 also take a CLI-226 gray tank.
What PIXMA MX882 owners ask
These are the questions that come up most for this printer in Canon's support community and owner reviews, answered in our words.
What does error B200 mean?
B200 is a print head fault, usually a voltage problem or a head that has overheated after printing with an empty or dried tank. Turn the printer off, unplug it for ten minutes, then reseat the print head and tanks. If it comes back, the print head needs replacing, and on a printer this age that often costs more than it's worth.
What does error U052 mean?
U052 means the printer can't recognize the print head. Lift the head's locking lever, take the head out, check its contacts for dried ink, then reinstall it and lock the lever.
What does error 5100 mean?
The carriage is blocked. Look for jammed paper, a tank that isn't clicked down or packing material, then turn the printer off and on.
Why does it say the ink level can't be detected?
Refilled and some remanufactured tanks report no ink level. When the warning appears, press and hold Stop/Reset for at least five seconds to keep printing. This turns off ink-level detection for that color, so check print quality as you go.
PIXMA MX882 quirks worth knowing
- Canon announced the MX882 in January 2011 at $199.99; it's long discontinued.
- Canon rated it at 12.5 ISO pages a minute in black and 9.3 in color.
- It prints, copies, scans and faxes, with a 35-sheet document feeder that scans both sides.
- Two-sided printing is automatic, and it has a 150-sheet cassette plus a 150-sheet rear tray.
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB, a 3-inch LCD and memory card slots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ink does the Canon PIXMA MX882 use?
PGI-225 pigment black plus CLI-226 black, cyan, magenta and yellow: five tanks in all.
Is there an XL ink for the MX882?
No. Canon sold PGI-225 and CLI-226 only in standard sizes in the U.S.
Will PGI-525 or CLI-526 fit the MX882?
No. Those are the European versions for the MX885, and Canon region-locks the tanks.
Other printers that use PGI-225 and CLI-226
Canon PIXMA MX892 · Canon PIXMA MG5320 · Canon PIXMA MG6120
More Canon ink guides: Canon PIXMA TS3722 · Canon PIXMA TR4720 · Canon PIXMA MG3600 · find any printer
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