Which ink does the Canon PIXMA TR8620 use?
The Canon PIXMA TR8620 (inkjet, 2019) uses Canon PG-280XL, Canon CL-281XL, Canon PG-280, Canon CL-281.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The Canon PIXMA TR8620 uses four types of ink cartridges: black XL, tri-color XL, black standard and tri-color standard. When choosing between standard and high yield cartridges, consider that the standard black cartridge has a lower page yield than its XL counterpart. If you want to save money on ink costs, it may be worth considering compatible alternatives to genuine Canon cartridges.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon PG-280XL | black | XL | 400 | $27.99 | 7.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Canon CL-281XL | tri-color | XL | 300 | $29.99 | 10.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Canon PG-280 | black | standard | 200 | $19.99 | 10.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Canon CL-281 | tri-color | standard | 165 | $21.99 | 13.3¢ | 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 TR8620 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party ink should work. By list price its high-yield Canon PG-280XL works out to about 7.0 cents per page, roughly 30% less than the 10.0 cents of the standard Canon PG-280. If you print often the high-yield cartridge is the better value, and a well-reviewed compatible version lowers the cost further.
Cheaper third-party options
- 4inkjets compatible for Canon PG-280XL: $11.99
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Frequently asked questions
Which ink does the Canon PIXMA TR8620 use?
The Canon PIXMA TR8620 uses Canon CL-281, Canon CL-281XL, Canon PG-280 and Canon PG-280XL.
Does the Canon PIXMA TR8620 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts Canon CL-281XL and Canon PG-280XL. 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 TR8620, or will firmware block it?
The Canon PIXMA TR8620 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 TR8620 cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 165 pages (Canon CL-281) to about 400 pages (Canon PG-280XL), 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 TR8620?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the Canon PG-280XL at about 7.0 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
Last reviewed . Compiled by MyCartridgeFinder from manufacturer cartridge finders and retailer cross reference tables, then checked against this printer's database record. Cartridge numbers and yields come from that record, never from guesswork. See our methodology and data sources.