Which ink cartridge to replace?

Hi Wendy,
According to the user guide for your printer, the only 2 cartridges that you can use is CL51 and CL52. From my references, the PG-40 cart doesn't go to your printer. If you are having trouble with your printer printing black, then you would have to replace the CL-51 Cart. I would make sure that the heads are clean before running out for a new cartridge. You should be able to do a "Printhead Clean" from the settings.
Hope this helps.
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The Canon PIXMA MP160 uses the FINE Cartridges: PG-40 Black, CL-41 Color and CL-51. The only difference is the CL-51 is Hi-Capacity. I have included the link to the support portion of the Canon site so you can see what is available for supplies and if your need help in the future with your printer.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/printers_multifunction/pixma_mp_series/pixma_mp160#SuppliesAndAccessories

That printer uses the following ink cartridges

PG-30
CL-31
(low capacity)

PG-40
CL-41
(normal capacity)

PG-50
CL-51
(high capacity)

The ink you purchased will not work on the Canon PIXMA MX310 printer.

these are the only cartridges that would work on your printer:
Canon PG-40/CL-41 (PG40/CL41) OEM Genuine Inkjet/Ink Cartridges Combo (One each: PG-40BK Canon CL-41, 0617B002 (CL41CLR) Tri-Color OEM Genuine Inkjet/Ink Cartridge - Retail Canon CL-51, 0618B002 (CL51CLR) Color High Capacity OEM Genuine Inkjet/Ink Cartridge - Retai Canon CL-52, 0619B002 (CL52) Photo OEM Genuine Inkjet/Ink Cartridge - Retail
so definitely pg-50 will not fit. i suggest if its still in warranty, try to ask for a replacement.

The canon pixma mp 210 uses PG-30, CL-31, PG-40, CL-41
It will not recognized the PG-50 & CL- 51
See if you can return it and exchange it for the PG-40 & CL-41.
If not, the only other way is to transfer the ink into the other ink cartridges.
The cartridge cap can be removed by a sharp tap at the back end of the cover.
You can glue back the cover.
If there is an E 1,6 Error code, Ink has run out after you install your ink cartridges
Press and hold the stop/reset button for about 10 seconds to clear the error code.

The following cartridges are compatible with Canon MP160:

Canon PG 40 Black Ink Cartridge Black Ink Cartridge

Canon PG 50 High Capacity Black Ink Cartridge
Black FINE Cartridge, High Capacity

Canon CL 41 Tri Color Ink Cartridge
1 Cartridge of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow

Canon CL 51 High Capacity Color Ink Cartridge
Color FINE Cartridge, High Capacity

Hello,

This printer takes a PG-40 or PG-50 Black cartridge and

a CL-41 or CL-51 colour cartridge. The PG-50 and CL-51 are high capacity cartridges. They have more ink.

Thanks for using Fixya.

You need PGI-40 or PGI-50 black inks
and CL-41 or CL-51 color ink the 50's are more expensive and have more ink.

"Verify that you are using Canon(TM) cartridges. The technology has progressed to where they have modified the ink to be identified by their printers. You cannot currently use refill cartridge inks to refill Canon cartridges. If that is not your issue, then try removing and replacing the cartridge(s)and reset the ink level indicator.
Lets hope for the best!
Regards,
Eagle"

Honestly.. There is absolutely no way for Those Canon printers to "look inside" or "Detect" the formulation of ink inside the cartridge...

Canon CL-31, CL-41, CL-51, CL-52 Print cartridges have the highest electronic _Failure_ rate of anything other inkjet cartridge on the market. Canon is aware of this. Replacing the Cartridge is the only sure-fire way of fixing this.

*sometimes the printer will tell you its the color cartridge, when in fact its the black cartridge. its advised to replace them both during these error messages.. it'll save you a trip, and the customer service rep's head. haha"

Using an Aftermarket or "re-filled" canon original cartridge is a sustainable resource for anyone looking to re-use an end-user item, and save money in this "tied-selling" market.

I proved you wrong by replacing my inkjets with Oringinal Canon PG-40 black, and CL-41 color cartridge. I ran them until they were empty. Bypassed the Ink Metering System explained to me through the canon software provided during the printer installation, and continued to print with them until they were 110% bone dry empty, laying absolutely no ink on the page. this took approx. 3 hours from perfect start, to finish.

If "canon printers have progressed so much as to distinguish formulations of ink" then.. this canon sure was the PICK of the litter. it continued to print *** as the day it was purchased, while not laying a single droplet of ink on the page.

get a life. stop dissing the aftermarket with your un-supported facts!

reguards,

inkjetech_007