Canon PGI-225BK/CLI-226 Ink For PIXMA MG8220

PIXMA MG8220

Canon PIXMA MG8220 Ink — PGI-225 / CLI-226 Cartridges

The Canon PIXMA MG8220 runs on PGI-225 / CLI-226 tanks: PGI-225PGBK pigment black (up to 340 pages), CLI-226BK black (up to 510 pages), CLI-226C cyan (up to 510 pages), CLI-226GY gray (up to 510 pages), CLI-226M magenta (up to 510 pages), CLI-226Y yellow (up to 510 pages). Compatible cartridges for the MG8220 start at $8.24 at Clever Supplies — each one chipped, and each one covered by a lifetime warranty.

The Canon PIXMA MG8220 is a photo all-in-one (print, scan, copy). This model carries the sixth Gray slot, so its cartridge list includes the Gray tank that smooths black-and-white photo tones. It also means a half-empty color never forces a full set change — you top up the one tank the printer is asking for. The tanks are all individual: replace each color as it runs dry, and feel free to run genuine Canon and compatible tanks side by side.

Which PGI-225 / CLI-226 cartridges should you buy for the MG8220?

PGI-225PGBK Pigment Black Ink Cartridge — $8.24 · up to 340 pages — the pigment black that serves the document side of the MG8220
CLI-226BK Black Ink Cartridge — $8.24 · up to 510 pages — the dye black that serves the photo side of the MG8220
CLI-226C Cyan Ink Cartridge — $8.24 · up to 510 pages — the cyan tank; the lone refill when cyan gives out first
CLI-226GY Gray Ink Cartridge — $8.24 · up to 510 pages — the gray tank made for the sixth slot on this model, smoothing monochrome photos
CLI-226M Magenta Ink Cartridge — $8.24 · up to 510 pages — the magenta tank; the lone refill when magenta gives out first
CLI-226Y Yellow Ink Cartridge — $8.24 · up to 510 pages — the yellow tank; the lone refill when yellow gives out first
PGI-225 / CLI-226 Set of 10 BCMY Ink Cartridges — $71.82 · 10 cartridges (BCMY) — a ten-cartridge BCMY restock that leaves a second standard set in reserve
PGI-225 / CLI-226 Set of 14 BCMY + Gray Ink Cartridges — $83.79 · 14 cartridges (BCMY + Gray) — a fourteen-cartridge restock with gray included for full six-slot coverage
PGI-225 / CLI-226 Set of 5 BCMY Ink Cartridges — $35.55 · 5 cartridges (BCMY) — a five-cartridge BCMY restock for one clean pass over the standard slots
PGI-225 / CLI-226 Set of 6 BCMY + Gray Ink Cartridges — $42.66 · 6 cartridges (BCMY + Gray) — a six-cartridge restock built around this model's full slot layout, gray included

Chip, ink and everyday use

How hard the MG8220 works depends on the week, photo projects one week and ordinary scanning and copying the next, and its six cartridges are chipped to keep up: each carries a new compatible chip, so levels read normally in either mode. Text comes from pigment black, color and photos from the dye tanks, gray included. If a cartridge is not recognized, reseat it until it clicks, restart, and wipe the gold contacts with a dry lint-free cloth. Store spare tanks sealed and upright.