Canon Pixma TS5151 printer ink issue with off-brand cartridges

First reported on r/printers on June 25, 2026.

Users of the Canon Pixma TS5151 printer are experiencing issues with off-brand ink cartridges not working properly, even though they have been purchased from different stores.

What it looks like

• ink cartridges not working
• off-brand ink issue

How to fix it

1. Remove the off-brand ink cartridges from the Canon Pixma TS5151 printer.
2. Purchase genuine Canon ink cartridges.
3. Install the new cartridges according to the manufacturer's instructions.
4. Check if the issue is resolved.

Affected products

• canon-pixma-ts5151

Sources

• Is there a way to get off-brand cartridges to work on a Canon Pixma? — reddit:r/printers

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