Which ink does the Canon PIXMA G3270 use?
The Canon PIXMA G3270 (tank, 2023) uses GI-21BK, GI-21C, GI-21M, GI-21Y.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The Canon PIXMA G3270 uses standard ink cartridges for black and cyan/magenta/yellow printing. These standard cartridges include GI-21BK, GI-21C, GI-21M, and GI-21Y which offer a page yield of about 6000 or 7700 pages depending on the color. If you're looking to buy ink, you may want to consider whether standard or high-yield versions suit your needs.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GI-21BK | black | standard | 6000 | $13.00 | 0.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| GI-21C | cyan | standard | 7700 | $12.00 | 0.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| GI-21M | magenta | standard | 7700 | $12.00 | 0.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| GI-21Y | yellow | standard | 7700 | $12.00 | 0.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
XL (high-yield) cartridges cost more upfront but lower the cost per page, which is better if you print a lot.
The Canon PIXMA G3270 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so a well-reviewed compatible or remanufactured cartridge should work and costs well below OEM. By list price the lowest cost per page here is the GI-21C at about 0.2 cents per page, and a reliable compatible typically undercuts that. Buy from a seller with strong reviews and a compatibility guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Which ink does the Canon PIXMA G3270 use?
The Canon PIXMA G3270 uses GI-21BK, GI-21C, GI-21M and GI-21Y.
Will third-party ink work in the Canon PIXMA G3270, or will firmware block it?
The Canon PIXMA G3270 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work. Firmware can change with an update, so it is worth checking before buying a large supply.
How many pages do the Canon PIXMA G3270 cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 6000 pages (GI-21BK) to about 7700 pages (GI-21Y), depending on the cartridge. Real-world yield depends on how much you print and how much ink each page uses.
What is the cheapest ink for the Canon PIXMA G3270?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the GI-21C at about 0.2 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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