Canon – Locating correct replacement inks for printer
Problem
A customer has a Canon printer/scanner and needs to
purchase replacement inks for it but do not know which inks to buy.
Resolution
- If you do not know the correct inks to purchase as replacements the used start inks in a Canon Printer/Scanner unit information may be obtained once you have gathered the model number of the Canon unit. eg. Canon Pixma TS-5151.
- With the model number please click Canon Ink Finder, then use drop down list controls to provide the range and model of your Canon printer.
- Make a note of the ink codes shown for the products you need. In some cases you may need a colour and a black ink for yoru Canon printer. Using the gathered codes search for them with your favourite online supplier.

IMPORTANT!
We strongly advise to purchase only Canon branded inks, compatible inks may be cheaper but their performance is not guarunteed and may possibly damage the printer.
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