Canon PGI-250 & CLI-251 Ink Cartridges – 250XL & 251XL

Castle Ink sells remanufactured Canon PGI-250 / CLI-251 ink cartridges in every size the printer takes: PGI-250XL pigment black (6432B001), CLI-251XL black (6448B001), gray (6452B001) and color singles, plus 4-, 5-, 6- and 11-pack sets. The XL cartridges replace the standard PGI-250 and CLI-251 in the same slots. They fit the Canon PIXMA iP7220, iP8720, iX6820, MG5420, MG5520, MG5620, MG6320, MG6420, MG6620, MG7120, MG7520, MX722, MX922 and MX920. Each cartridge is a remanufactured original shell, refilled and tested in the U.S. Orders placed by 4 PM ET ship the same business day, shipping is free over $50, and every cartridge is covered by our 1-year 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Firmware note: keep automatic firmware updates turned off on your printer so a future update can't block third-party cartridges. If the printer shows a “non-genuine ink” message, choose Continue or OK; printing is not blocked.

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Canon PGI-250 / CLI-251 Ink: Common Questions

What is the difference between the standard and XL Canon PGI-250 / CLI-251 cartridges?

PGI-250 pigment black prints about 300 pages and each CLI-251 color about 300; PGI-250XL prints about 500 pages and each CLI-251XL color about 650. The gray cartridge is only used by the six-tank MG6320, MG7120 and MG7520. They share the same cartridge body and slot, so you can move between sizes freely.

Which printers use Canon PGI-250 / CLI-251 ink?

Canon PIXMA iP7220, iP8720, iX6820, MG5420, MG5520, MG5620, MG6320, MG6420, MG6620, MG7120, MG7520, MX722, MX922, MX920. Our Find Ink by Printer page has a guide for each model.

Will remanufactured Canon PGI-250 / CLI-251 cartridges work in my printer?

Yes. Each cartridge is an original shell with a working chip, refilled and tested. Keep automatic firmware updates off so a future update can't block third-party cartridges, and if the printer shows a non-genuine-ink message, choose Continue. If a cartridge from us still isn't recognized, contact us and we'll replace or refund it under our 1-year guarantee.

Standard or XL: which should I buy?

XL in almost every case. The XL cartridges are the same physical size and fit the same slot, but hold more ink, so each printed page costs less. Standard cartridges only make sense if you print very rarely, since ink can dry out over long idle periods.

More help: What ink does the PIXMA MX922 use? · What ink does the PIXMA MG5520 use? · What ink does the PIXMA iP8720 use? · All Canon ink cartridges · Find Ink by Printer. Updated October 2026 by William Elward, founder of Castle Ink (in business since 2005).