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Plutoos PGI-525 Black Ink Cartridge – compatible with Canon, 21 ml for PIXMA iP4850, iP4950, iX6550, MG5150, MG5250, MG5350, MG6150, MG6250, MG8150

🖨️ PGI-525 Black Ink Cartridge – compatible with Canon PGI-525 for PIXMA iP4850, iP4950, iX6550, MG5150, MG5250, MG5350, MG6150, MG6250, MG8150

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💧 21 ml🇨🇭 Swiss stock

The Plutoos PGI-525 is a compatible black ink cartridge for the original Canon PGI-525 ink cartridge — a cost-effective alternative for anyone looking to reduce printing costs without compromising on quality. With pigment-based ink, the Plutoos PGI-525 delivers sharp text, clean lines and crisp documents — ideal for everyday printing at home, in the home-office, at school or in small offices. Same business-day shipping from Swiss stock with free delivery and next-day arrival when in stock.

The Plutoos PGI-525 is engineered specifically for Canon MG5350, MG6250, MX895, iP4950 — all popular Canon models widely used in Swiss households and small offices. The cartridge handles text documents, school papers, invoices and general office prints with reliable consistency. 13 Canon printer models are confirmed compatible in total — see the full list below.

Compared to the original Canon PGI-525, the Plutoos alternative offers the same print quality at a significantly lower price, with Swiss quality control, fast delivery and a 60-day return policy on unopened items.

Technical data

Product typeCompatible ink cartridge
ColourPigment Black
Volume21 ml
Compatible withCanon PGI-525 / CLI-526 family
Printer technologyCanon PGI/CLI
OEM referenceCanon PGI-525 PGBK (4529B001)
EAN0647056886389
Printer brandCanon
Print technologyInkjet (pigment)

Compatible printer models

The Plutoos PGI-525 is compatible with a wide range of Canon printers — from home and home-office models such as Canon PIXMA iP4850 to professional models like Canon PIXMA MX895. The full list of confirmed compatible printers:

✓ Canon PIXMA iP4850✓ Canon PIXMA iP4950✓ Canon PIXMA iX6550
✓ Canon PIXMA MG5150✓ Canon PIXMA MG5250✓ Canon PIXMA MG5350
✓ Canon PIXMA MG6150✓ Canon PIXMA MG6250✓ Canon PIXMA MG8150
✓ Canon PIXMA MG8250✓ Canon PIXMA MX715✓ Canon PIXMA MX885
✓ Canon PIXMA MX895✓ Canon PIXMA iP4800
✓ Canon PIXMA iP4820✓ Canon PIXMA iP4840✓ Canon PIXMA iP4900
✓ Canon PIXMA iX6520✓ Canon PIXMA MG5100✓ Canon PIXMA MG5120
✓ Canon PIXMA MG5170✓ Canon PIXMA MG5220✓ Canon PIXMA MG5270
✓ Canon PIXMA MG5340✓ Canon PIXMA MG6100✓ Canon PIXMA MG6120
✓ Canon PIXMA MG6170✓ Canon PIXMA MG715✓ Canon PIXMA MG8120
✓ Canon PIXMA MG8170✓ Canon PIXMA MX884

Package contents

  • 1 x Plutoos PGI-525 Ink Cartridge, Pigment Black, 21 ml

Installation & first use

  1. Unpack only right before installing and pull the protective strip.
  2. Insert until it clicks — the cartridge is recognized automatically, no resetter needed.
  3. Confirm the “non-genuine cartridge” notice with OK — this is normal.
  4. Print a nozzle check after installation.

Care & storage

  • Store sealed, upright, at 5–35 °C, away from direct sunlight — best used within 24 months.
  • Print a few pages at least every 2–3 weeks so the nozzles do not dry out.
  • Never leave the printer without a cartridge — the print head can dry out.
  • Storing an opened cartridge: seal all open ports with the original protective tape, a tank tape or ordinary scotch tape, cover the contacts, store upright at room temperature.
  • (Our advice: once opened, use the cartridge up completely rather than storing it — opened cartridges are very likely to dry out or start leaking.)
  • Recycling: Return empty cartridges to us free of charge, drop them at any electronics store (e.g. Media Markt, Fust or Interdiscount) or hand them in at a recycling centre.

Good to know

  • “Non-genuine cartridge” message: One-time notice — confirm with OK, printing continues normally. The printer warranty remains valid.
  • Firmware updates:Printer manufacturers occasionally release updates that restrict the recognition of non-original cartridges — as a rule, only the latest firmware versions are able to identify and block compatible cartridges. Many customers and user forums report that those who want to use compatible cartridges improve their chances of trouble-free operation when automatic firmware updates remain switched off in the printer settings. If an update has already been installed and messages such as “Cartridge not compatible” or “Ink level low” appear, other customers report that rolling the firmware back to the previous version has helped — instructions can be found via a Google/YouTube search for your printer model and “firmware downgrade”. We pass on these experiences of other customers in good faith; whether and how you apply them is solely your decision and responsibility — results may vary from printer to printer.
  • Ink level display: The printer reports ink levels; on some models the display may differ slightly — the actual fill volume is not affected.

Troubleshooting

ProblemSolution
Cartridge not recognizedRemove, wipe the contacts with a dry cloth, reinsert until it clicks, restart the printer.
Streaks / faint printRun 1–2 nozzle cleanings from the printer menu, then a nozzle check.
Wrong colorsRun print head alignment from the printer menu.
Message “Cartridge not compatible” / “Ink level low” after a firmware updateRestart the printer, remove the cartridge and reinsert it until it clicks, confirm the message with OK. If the message appears immediately after a firmware update, other customers report that rolling the firmware back to the previous version has helped (Google/YouTube search: printer model + “firmware downgrade”) — the decision and its execution rest solely with the customer.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Plutoos PGI-525 compatible with all Canon printers?

Yes. The Plutoos PGI-525 is officially compatible with Canon MG5350, MG6250, MX895, iP4950 and 8 more printer models — see the full list above.

How many pages does a Plutoos PGI-525 print?

Page yield matches the original Canon PGI-525 under ISO/IEC standard conditions.

Are the Plutoos PGI-525 cartridge original Canon or compatible?

These are compatible ink cartridges — a tested, cost-effective alternative to the original Canon PGI-525. Print quality and yield match the original.

How fast is delivery in Switzerland?

Yes, next working day delivery if the item is in stock. The current stock availability and expected delivery date are shown directly near the 'Add to Cart' button at the top of this page. Free shipping for all orders.

Will using the Plutoos PGI-525 void my Canon printer warranty?

No. Under EU and Swiss consumer law, the use of compatible ink cartridges cannot void a printer's warranty unless the cartridge is proven to have caused damage to the printer. That said, Plutoos does not assume responsibility for any printer-side issues — the use of compatible cartridges is at the customer's own discretion and responsibility.

Properties
Compatible Printer Brand: Canon
Compatible printer series: Canon PIXMA
OEM number: Canon PGI-525BK
Print colour: Black
Cartridge Type: Tinte
Cartridge Size: Normal
Colour: Black
Colour designation: BK
Compatible printer models: Canon PIXMA MG715, Canon PIXMA MG5100, Canon PIXMA MG5120, Canon PIXMA MG5150, Canon PIXMA MG5170, Canon PIXMA MG5220, Canon PIXMA MG5250, Canon PIXMA MG5270, Canon PIXMA MG5340, Canon PIXMA MG5350, Canon PIXMA MG6100, Canon PIXMA MG6120, Canon PIXMA MG6150, Canon PIXMA MG6170, Canon PIXMA MG6250, Canon PIXMA MG8120, Canon PIXMA MG8150, Canon PIXMA MG8170, Canon PIXMA MG8250, Canon PIXMA MX715, Canon PIXMA MX884, Canon PIXMA MX885, Canon PIXMA MX895, Canon PIXMA iP4800, Canon PIXMA iP4820, Canon PIXMA iP4840, Canon PIXMA iP4850, Canon PIXMA iP4900, Canon PIXMA iP4950, Canon PIXMA iX6520, Canon PIXMA iX6550
Fill volume: 21ml
OEM part number: PGI-525
Data according to manufacturer. Errors and changes reserved.