Canon PIXMA MX885 Ink Cartridges
Shop ink cartridges for your Canon PIXMA MX885, which uses the Canon PGI-525 and CLI-526 ink cartridge series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this printer since Mar 2011. The PIXMA MX885 features a dual-black print system where PGI-525BK pigment black handles text documents while CLI-526BK dye ink produces rich photo tones. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Expected Page Output and Replacement Cycles
Standard ISO page yields for Canon inkjet cartridges are measured using ISO/IEC 24711 standards for continuous A4 document printing. Text-heavy printing primarily exhausts the PGI-525BK cartridge, while photo workflows draw evenly across CLI-526 colour inks.
| 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-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 Cartridges
Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty.
Explore our genuine vs compatible cartridges guide to decide which option suits your printing budget and volume requirements.
Smart Buying Options and Fast Delivery
For regular document printing, ordering PGI-525BK black ink separately prevents unnecessary cartridge accumulation. If printing mixed photo media, multi-pack bundles supply all five tanks at lower overall costs. Choosing compatible cartridges offers extra savings and includes a money back guarantee if they do not work. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. We dispatch orders quickly from warehouses located in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Browse our full range of Canon ink cartridges today, backed by our clear Returns policy.
Pro Tip
Make sure not to confuse PGI-525BK pigment black with CLI-526BK photo black; installing the wrong black cartridge type into either slot can lead to smudging on plain paper or muted shades on glossy photo media.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Canon PIXMA MX885 require two separate black cartridges?
The PGI-525BK cartridge contains pigment-based ink designed specifically for crisp, water-resistant text on plain paper. The CLI-526BK cartridge contains dye-based ink used exclusively for contrast and shadow details in photo printing.
What happens if one of the CLI-526 colour cartridges runs completely empty?
The Canon PIXMA MX885 requires all individual ink tanks to contain ink to operate. If Cyan, Magenta, or Yellow reaches zero, printing halts to prevent printhead overheating.
How does ISO page yield testing compare to real-world Canon ink consumption?
ISO/IEC 24711 yield testing uses standard 5% page coverage document sets. High-density graphic documents or borderless photo prints consume significantly more ink per page than standard text letters.
