SKU:

CS-CN-50-BK

Condition:

New Compatible

OEM Part #:

PG-50

Color:

Black

Ink Type:

Pigment

Page Yield:

Up to 510 pages (ISO/IEC 24711)

Chip:

Yes — new compatible chip; reports ink levels to the printer

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1-Year Free Returns

Frequently Asked Questions

What page yield should I expect from the PG-50?

Up to 510 pages, measured on the ISO/IEC 24711 pattern — Canon’s published rating for the PG-50. Real life varies with coverage, paper and cleaning cycles: dense photos can halve it, plain text memos can beat it.

Will this work in my printer?

It fits the PG-50 / CL-51 models: Canon PIXMA iP2200, Canon PIXMA iP6210D, Canon PIXMA iP6220D, Canon PIXMA iP6310D, Canon PIXMA MP150, Canon PIXMA MP160, Canon PIXMA MP170, Canon PIXMA MP180, Canon PIXMA MP450, Canon PIXMA MP460, Canon PIXMA MX300, Canon PIXMA MX310 and Canon JX200. The full list is also under Compatible Printers on this page. Order by the code printed on your printer’s cartridge door — neighboring Canon families use similar shells with different codes and chips, and they are not interchangeable.

Why did a new cartridge fix my streaky prints?

On every FINE family the printhead is built into the cartridge itself. Fitting a fresh cartridge therefore fits a fresh printhead — the part that actually puts ink on the page. That is why a cartridge change clears the streaks, gaps and missing lines that repeated cleaning cycles leave behind on these printers, and why a "printhead error" on this platform is usually cured by the cartridge, not by a service part.

Does it carry a chip that reports ink levels?

This cartridge carries a new compatible chip, and the printer reads ink levels normally. If a recognition message appears, power the printer off, reseat the cartridge until it clicks, and restart before assuming the cartridge is faulty — on FINE models a half-seated cartridge is the most common cause. We do not promise recognition under every future firmware version; if a recognition problem cannot be cleared, the cartridge is covered by our Lifetime Warranty.

Why does my color cartridge run down when I only print black text?

These printers draw a small amount of ink from every cartridge during printing and cleaning cycles to keep the built-in printheads charged and clear — Canon states this in its own support answers. The color cartridge therefore falls slowly even on black-only work, and the printer will ask for a spent color cartridge to be replaced before it continues.

Is the PG-50 ink pigment or dye?

Pigment. Canon specifies pigment black for the PG-50 — it sits on the paper surface rather than soaking in, which is why text from these printers is crisp, water-resistant and does not smear under a highlighter. The matching tri-color cartridge carries the dye ink that handles photo color.

What is the right way to fit a FINE cartridge?

Open the cover and wait for the carriage to stop at the replacement position. Push the lock lever, lift the spent cartridge out, and unpack the new one only when you are ready to fit it — remove the protective tape and cap without touching the printhead nozzles or the gold contacts. Seat the cartridge in the slot for its code (black on the left, color on the right on most models), lower the lock lever until it clicks, close the cover and let the printer charge the ink before printing.

What warranty covers this cartridge?

Our Lifetime Warranty: if the cartridge fails in normal use — leaks, is not recognized after the reseat steps, or stops printing well short of its rated yield — we replace it or refund it, for the life of the cartridge. Returns are free for the first year. The warranty is ours, not Canon’s; this is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge, clearly labeled compatible on the box and on this page, and it is not manufactured by Canon.

What is the difference between PG-50 / CL-51 and PG-40 / CL-41?

Fill size. The PG-50 / CL-51 pair is the high-capacity version of the same FINE slot: up to 510 pages black and 450 color, against 327 and 312 for the PG-40 / CL-41 pair. On printers listed for both, the cartridges are interchangeable one-for-one; this pair simply runs longer between changes.