What Ink Does the Canon PIXMA MX892 Use?
Last Updated:The Canon PIXMA MX892 is a wireless office all-in-one with fax that uses five individual cartridges: Canon PGI-225 pigment black and CLI-226 black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. Standard yields are widely available and XL versions exist for the PGI-225 black.
Ink Cartridges at a Glance
| Cartridge | Color | Yield Options |
|---|---|---|
| PGI-225 | Pigment Black | Standard, XL |
| CLI-226 | Black (dye) | Standard |
| CLI-226 | Cyan | Standard |
| CLI-226 | Magenta | Standard |
| CLI-226 | Yellow | Standard |
The PGI-225/CLI-226 cartridge family is also used by other Canon PIXMA models including the iP4820, iP4920, iX6520, MG5120, MG5220, MG5320, MG6120, MG6220, MG8120, MG8220, MX712, MX882, and MX894. Stock one set to cover the whole family.
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How to Replace Ink in the Canon PIXMA MX892
- Power on the printer and open the top scanner unit; the print head holder slides to the access position.
- Press the tab on the empty cartridge and lift it straight up out of the print head.
- Unwrap the new cartridge and remove the orange protective cap from the bottom.
- Insert the cartridge into the matching color slot and press down until you hear a click and the LED lights.
- Close the scanner unit and let the printer perform a print head alignment if prompted.
Troubleshooting Tips
Cartridge not recognized: Remove the cartridge, wipe its gold contacts with a lint-free cloth, and reseat firmly until the LED illuminates.
Faded or streaky prints: Run a print head cleaning from Setup > Maintenance. Repeat up to three times before swapping cartridges.
Fax can't send: The MX892 will refuse to fax if any cartridge is empty or unrecognized; resolve ink errors before retrying.
B200 print head error: Power cycle the printer; if the error persists, remove and reseat all cartridges and the print head assembly.
Official Canon Resources
Canon MX892 Support Page | Canon Genuine Ink
Bottom Line
The Canon PIXMA MX892 uses five PGI-225/CLI-226 cartridges. Choose the PGI-225 XL black for the lowest cost per page on text-heavy printing, and consider Castle Ink's compatibles for additional savings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will PGI-250 cartridges fit the MX892? No, the MX892 requires PGI-225/CLI-226; PGI-250/CLI-251 have different chips and a different shape.
Is there an XL color option? Standard yields are the main option for CLI-226 colors; only the PGI-225 black has an XL high-yield version.
Do I need all five cartridges to fax? Yes, all five cartridges must be installed and have ink for normal operation including fax.
Will compatibles void my Canon warranty? No, compatible cartridges do not void your warranty under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act unless they cause damage.
How do I check ink levels? Tap the LCD home screen and select Setup > Estimated Ink Levels to see each cartridge's remaining ink.
Written by William Elward, founder of Castle Ink, with 20+ years of experience in the printer and ink industry.