What Ink Does the Canon PIXMA MX922 Use?
Last Updated:The Canon PIXMA MX922 wireless office all-in-one uses a five-tank system: PGI-250 pigment black plus CLI-251 black, cyan, magenta, and yellow ink tanks. Canon also sells higher-yield PGI-250XL and CLI-251XL tanks that dramatically lower your per-page cost.
CastleScore · October 2026
81/100 — Highly Recommended
Canon PIXMA MX922
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | 74 | 3.80★ average across 15,195 ratings at Amazon (3.8) |
| Expert reviews (18%) | 80 | PCMag 4.0/5 |
| Cost per page (24%) | 90 | About 2.9¢ per page blended (black + color) with our remanufactured PGI-250XL (500 pages) and CLI-251XL colors (about 680 pages). |
| Reliability (13%) | 81 | Most-reported problems: support code B200 is the most-reported MX922 failure; owners debate whether a replacement print head is worth buying when B200 recurs on an out-of-warranty unit |
| Features (12%) | 82 | Print, copy, scan, document feeder, auto two-sided printing, fax, Wi-Fi, Ethernet. No touchscreen. |
| Value (5%) | 82 | Running cost and owner satisfaction |
Discontinued. Canon no longer sells the MX922 and has no like-for-like replacement; its support team pointed owners to the print-only PIXMA iP7220, which uses the same ink.
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The cartridges, pictured
PGI-250XL / CLI-251XL 5-packPGBK + BK/C/M/Y
PGI-250XL Black6432B001 · ~500 pages
CLI-251XL Cyan6449B001
CLI-251XL Magenta6450B001
PGI-250XL / CLI-251XL 5-pack
PGI-250XL Black
CLI-251XL Cyan
CLI-251XL MagentaOur own remanufactured cartridges, photographed in-house.
Ink Cartridges at a Glance
| Cartridge | Color | Approx. Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| Canon PGI-250 | Pigment Black | ~300 pages |
| Canon PGI-250XL | Pigment Black | ~500 pages |
| Canon CLI-251 Black | Black (dye) | ~1,105 pages |
| Canon CLI-251XL Black | Black (dye) | ~4,425 pages |
| Canon CLI-251 Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | ~304 / 298 / 330 pages |
| Canon CLI-251XL Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | ~660 / 680 / 695 pages |
The PGI-250 / CLI-251 family is also used in the Canon PIXMA iP7220, iX6820, MG5420, MG5422, MG5520, MG5522, MG5620, MG6320, MG6420, MG6620, MG7120, MG7520, and MX722.
How to Replace Ink in the Canon PIXMA MX922
- Power the printer on and lift the scanner unit until it locks open.
- Wait for the print head holder to slide to the replacement position.
- Push down on the tab of the empty ink tank to release it, then lift it straight out.
- Remove the orange protective cap from the new tank and insert it into the matching color slot until you hear a click.
- Close the scanner unit and let the printer run its alignment routine.
Troubleshooting Tips
"Ink cartridge cannot be recognized" alert: Reseat each tank and wipe the gold chip contacts with a lint-free cloth.
Streaky prints: From the MX922 control panel, run Setup > Maintenance > Cleaning. If issues persist, run Deep Cleaning.
Alignment off: After installing a new tank, run Setup > Maintenance > Print Head Alignment.
Firmware: Canon lists no firmware downloads for the MX922, and we found no reports of a Canon update locking out third-party tanks on this model.
What PIXMA MX922 owners ask
These are the questions that come up most for this printer on retailer Q&A pages, Canon's support community and owner reviews, answered in our words.
Can I use the bigger PGI-255XXL black in the MX922?
Yes. Canon's MX922 support page lists the PGI-255XXL pigment black alongside the standard and XL PGI-250, so it is a drop-in fit for the pigment black slot.
My MX922 shows support code B200. Can it be fixed?
B200 points to a print head or voltage fault, and it is the most-reported MX922 failure on Canon's forum. Owners say it often comes back after cleaning or reseating the head. On an out-of-warranty printer the choice is usually a replacement print head or a new printer.
Will it scan both sides of a stack on its own?
Yes. The 35-sheet document feeder scans two-sided automatically, and the printer also prints two-sided automatically.
Where do plain paper and photo paper go?
Plain paper goes in the 250-sheet lower cassette. Up to 20 sheets of 4x6 photo paper go in the upper cassette, so you can keep both loaded.
What should I buy now that the MX922 is gone?
Canon has no like-for-like replacement. In 2019 Canon support pointed owners to the PIXMA iP7220, which takes the same PGI-250/CLI-251 ink but is print-only: no scanner, document feeder or fax.
PIXMA MX922 quirks worth knowing
- The 3.0-inch screen is a conventional LCD worked with buttons, not a touchscreen.
- In text printing the pigment black runs out first by a wide margin: PGI-250XL is rated for about 500 pages, while the dye CLI-251XL black is rated for about 4,425.
- It is a fax all-in-one that also prints on printable CDs and DVDs, and it has Ethernet as well as Wi-Fi, with optional Bluetooth.
- Canon's spec table lists operating systems only up to Mac OS X 10.9 and Windows 8, so check Canon's driver page before upgrading your computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between PGI-250 and CLI-251 Black?
The PGI-250 is a pigment black used for crisp text on plain paper. The CLI-251 Black is a dye-based photo black used for the dark tones in photos.
Can I mix PGI-250 standard and PGI-250XL?
Yes — the tanks are interchangeable. Many users run all XL tanks for the best cost-per-page.
Does the MX922 need setup cartridges?
No, your replacement tanks install directly. Setup ink is only used the first time you unbox a brand-new printer.
How long do PGI-250XL / CLI-251XL tanks last?
Canon-rated yields are about 500 pages for the PGI-250XL pigment black, about 4,425 pages for the CLI-251XL dye black, and about 660 (cyan), 680 (magenta) and 695 (yellow) pages for the XL colors. Your mileage depends on coverage.
Why does Canon show a "Non-genuine cartridge" message?
Canon shows it for refilled and other non-Canon tanks, including remanufactured ones, and the printer stops tracking that tank's ink level. Canon says it can't guarantee detection of third-party tanks. Reseat the tank first; if the warning stays, you may need to hold the Stop button for about 5 seconds to keep printing.
More PGI-250/CLI-251 printers: five-ink models include the PIXMA MG5420, PIXMA MG6420, PIXMA MG6620, PIXMA iP7220, and PIXMA MX722; six-ink models that add a gray tank include the PIXMA MG6320, PIXMA MG7520, and PIXMA iP8720.
Other printers that use PGI-250 and CLI-251
Canon PIXMA iX6820 · Canon PIXMA iP8720 · Canon PIXMA MG6320 · Canon PIXMA MG6620 · Canon PIXMA MG7520 · Canon PIXMA MG6420 · Canon PIXMA MX722
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