Canon PG-280XL black · XL
Canon PG-280XL is a Canon black XL cartridge rated at ~400 pages (7.0¢/page at $27.99).
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The Canon PG-280XL is a high-yield black ink cartridge designed for use with certain printers, including the Canon PIXMA TR8620. It has a rated yield of about 400 pages and costs about 7.0 cents per page to print. If you're looking to save money on standard or compatible cartridges, consider that this XL version is designed to produce more pages than its standard counterpart.
Printers that use Canon PG-280XL
Frequently asked questions
Which printers use the Canon PG-280XL?
1 printer in our database use the Canon PG-280XL, including the Canon PIXMA TR8620.
Is the Canon PG-280XL a standard or high-yield cartridge?
The Canon PG-280XL is a XL (high-yield) cartridge. It costs more upfront than a standard cartridge but prints more pages, so the cost per page is lower.
How many pages does the Canon PG-280XL print?
The Canon PG-280XL is rated at about 400 pages. Actual yield varies with how much of each page you print.
What does the Canon PG-280XL cost per page?
At a list price of $27.99 and about 400 pages, the Canon PG-280XL works out to roughly 7.0 cents per page. A reliable compatible can cost noticeably less.
Are compatible or remanufactured versions of the Canon PG-280XL safe to use?
Compatible and remanufactured cartridges are third-party alternatives to the Canon PG-280XL that usually cost much less. Most work well, though quality varies by seller. If your printer can receive firmware updates that block non-OEM ink, check that printer's page first.
Related cartridges
Other colors and standard or high-yield versions used in the same printers.
Guides worth reading before you buy
- Is the XL cartridge actually cheaper? 31 pairs priced off the makers' own stores
- Page yield explained: what ISO 24711 measures, and why you get fewer pages than the box says
- Does Canon block third-party ink? No, and here is how to clear the error
- Canon ink cartridge compatibility chart: which PIXMA takes which number
- Printer says ink low but the cartridge is not empty: what the gauge really means
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