Insert the correct ink cartridges into the correct slots.
Supported ink cartridges:
Black: Insert it into the left side of the ink cartridge holder.
Color: Insert it into the right side of the ink cartridge holder.
| Color |
Model |
Capacity |
| Color |
CL-31 |
Standard |
| CL-41 |
High capacity ( Sold separately ) |
| Black |
PG-30 |
Standard |
| PG-40 |
High capacity ( Sold separately ) |
Note: Ink cartridges must be purchased in the region that the printer was purchased. For example: An ink cartridge purchased in the U.S. will not be compatible with a printer purchased in Europe. The table below lists the correct ink cartridges for each region.
| Region |
Printer |
Ink cartridge |
| Black |
Color |
| 11ml |
16ml |
22ml |
3mlx3 |
4mlx3 |
7mlx3 |
| Americas |
PIXMA iP1800 |
PG-30 |
PG-40 |
--- |
CL-31 |
CL-41 |
--- |
| Europe & Oceania |
PIXMA iP1800 |
PG-37 |
--- |
CL-38 |
--- |
| Asia |
PIXMA iP1880 |
PG-830 |
--- |
CL-831 |
--- |
| Japan |
PIXUS iP2500 |
--- |
BC-70 |
BC-90 |
--- |
BC-71 |
BC-91 |
Installing Cartridges:
Confirm that the ink cartridges are installed properly.
<A> The ink cartridge is not installed properly.
<B> The ink cartridge is installed properly.
Close the front cover. Wait until the preparatory operation is complete; it takes about one to two minutes.
