Which ink does the Canon PIXMA TR7020 use?
The Canon PIXMA TR7020 (inkjet, 2020) uses PG-260XL, CL-261XL, PG-260, CL-261.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The Canon PIXMA TR7020 uses PG-260XL and CL-261XL high yield cartridges which print about 400 and 300 pages respectively for black and tri-color ink. Standard cartridges PG-260 and CL-261 are also available with page yields of around 180 pages each for black and tri-color ink. If you're looking to save money on ink costs, using high yield cartridges may be a good option but be aware that standard cartridges can still provide a reasonable number of prints.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG-260XL | black | XL | 400 | $25.00 | 6.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CL-261XL | tri-color | XL | 300 | $28.00 | 9.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| PG-260 | black | standard | 180 | $18.00 | 10.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CL-261 | tri-color | standard | 180 | $20.00 | 11.1¢ | 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 TR7020 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party ink should work. By list price its high-yield PG-260XL works out to about 6.2 cents per page, roughly 38% less than the 10.0 cents of the standard PG-260. If you print often the high-yield cartridge is the better value, and a well-reviewed compatible version lowers the cost further.
Frequently asked questions
Which ink does the Canon PIXMA TR7020 use?
The Canon PIXMA TR7020 uses CL-261, CL-261XL, PG-260 and PG-260XL.
Does the Canon PIXMA TR7020 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts CL-261XL and PG-260XL. A high-yield XL holds more ink and costs less per page, which is worth it if you print often.
Will third-party ink work in the Canon PIXMA TR7020, or will firmware block it?
The Canon PIXMA TR7020 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 TR7020 cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 180 pages (CL-261) to about 400 pages (PG-260XL), 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 TR7020?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the PG-260XL at about 6.2 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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