Canon MG5520 Ink

How to Change your Canon Pixma MG5520 Ink Cartridges

1. Plug-in your Canon Pixma MG5520 to a power supply via its Power chord and then press the Power button to turn on the device.
   
   
2. Gently lift the printer’s Top Cover, followed by the Ink Cartridge Cover. This action will set off the Print Head to the proper position for cartridge replacement.
   
   
3. Take out the Empty Ink Cartridge, whose Light Indicator  is flashing fast. Push the tab at the front of the Cartridge to release it and then lift the ink tank out from its slot.
   
   
4. Prepare the New Cartridge by taking it out from its packaging. Next, remove the plastic sheet and Orange cap.
   
   
5. Install the New Cartridge. Slide in the front end of the Cartridge into the Print Head at a slanting position. Press the Cartridge down until it locks into place. See to it that the Ink Lamp lights up Red to confirm successful installation.
   
   
6. Repeat the same steps for each other Colors.
   
   
7. Gently close the Ink Cover, followed by the Top Cover, and wait for your printer to initialize.

Recommended Cartridges for Canon Pixma MG5520 Ink:
250, 251, CLI-251BKXL, CLI-251CXL, CLI-251MXL, CLI-251YXL, PGI-250BKXL

Frequently Asked Questions for Canon MG5520 Ink Refill

1. What ink does the Canon MG5520 use?

   The Canon Pixma MG5520 uses a black PGI-250 ink cartridge and individual color CLI-251 ink cartridges (Black, Magenta, Cyan, and Yellow). The black PGI-250 ink can print up to 300 pages while the CLI-251 can print up to 1,645 for Black, 350 for Cyan, 337 for Magenta, and 310 for Yellow.

   All Canon PGI-250 and CLI-251 colors are also available in high yield, XL cartridge sizes, which have more ink and can thus print more pages. The high yield PGI-250XL can print up to 500 pages while the high yield CLI-251XL can print up to 5,000 pages in black, 705 in Cyan, 690 pages in Magenta, and 675 in Yellow. High yield PGI-250XL and CLI-251XL cartridges can also print a lower cost per page.

   Finally, there’s also an extra high yield PGI-255XXL black ink cartridge that has even more ink and can print even more pages. The PGI-255 XXL black can print up to 800 pages and print with the lowest cost per page.

    

2. How do I reset my Canon MG5520 ink cartridge?

   To reset your Canon MG5520 ink cartridge, follow these procedures:

   1. Reset the Canon MG5520 printer. Long-press the Stop button and the Power button both at the same time.

   2. Wait for the Canon MG5520 to shut down.

   3. Release the Stop button after a few seconds, but maintain your hold on the Power button.

   4. Press the Stop button a couple more times.

   5. Wait for 30 seconds for the printer to display the O symbol.

   6. Press the Stop button four times before and then tap the Power button two times.

   7. Press the Power button again and the printer will start resetting.

   8. Reset the Canon MG5520 ink cartridge. Disconnect the printer’s power cable and then long-press the power button while opening the cartridge door.

   9. Reconnect the power cables and close the cartridge door.

   10. The ink cartridge will start resetting.