Canon PIXMA MG8250 Ink Cartridges
Shop ink cartridges for your Canon PIXMA MG8250, which uses the Canon PGI-525 and CLI-526 ink cartridge series. Ink Depot has supplied reliable consumables for this printer since Oct 2012. Designed as an advanced photo printer with a 6-ink system, it pairs PGI-525BK pigment black for text with CLI-526GY grey ink for smooth photo gradations. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Understanding page yield for photo printing
Page yields for CLI-526 colour inks are determined under ISO/IEC 24711 testing standards, while photo printing consumes grey CLI-526GY and dye inks faster during full-bleed image printing. PGI-525BK pigment black is dedicated solely to standard text output.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLI-526BK | Standard | Black | 2,185 | $0.011 |
| PGI-525BK | Standard | Black | 311 | $0.076 |
| CLI-526C | Standard | Cyan | 462 | $0.051 |
| CLI-526M | Standard | Magenta | 437 | $0.054 |
| CLI-526GY | Standard | Yellow | 1,480 | $0.016 |
| CLI-526Y | Standard | Yellow | 450 | $0.052 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing between genuine and compatible options
Selecting compatible cartridges significantly lowers printing costs for high-volume photo printing. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Every compatible unit is tested for colour balance and output accuracy. Learn more about performance differences in our genuine vs compatible cartridge guide.
Smart buying advice and delivery details
If printing mostly documents, keep a spare PGI-525BK black cartridge on hand. For photo printing, bundled multi-packs ensure balanced colour replacement, especially for high-depletion inks like CLI-526GY grey. Compatible options include a money-back guarantee backed by our returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. We dispatch rapidly from Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Order quality Canon ink cartridges online.
Pro tip for 6-colour print setups
Always replace the CLI-526GY grey cartridge as soon as low-ink alerts appear; running monochrome photo prints without grey ink forces the printer to mix colour tanks, producing unwanted tint shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Canon PIXMA MG8250 use both PGI-525BK and CLI-526BK black cartridges?
PGI-525BK uses pigment-based ink specifically engineered for crisp, smudge-resistant text on plain paper, while CLI-526BK is a dye-based black ink designed exclusively for glossy photo paper and fine tonal shadow rendering.
Will black-and-white photos use colour ink on the MG8250?
Yes. The 6-ink system uses CLI-526GY grey along with cyan and magenta dye inks to create neutral greyscale tones and suppress colour cast on glossy photo papers.
What should I do if my CLI-526GY grey cartridge runs out mid-print?
Print jobs requiring grey gradations will pause or alter ink blending. Replacing CLI-526GY promptly prevents unequal consumption of cyan, magenta, and yellow cartridges.
