Which ink does the Canon PIXMA TS3522 use?

The Canon PIXMA TS3522 (inkjet, 2022) uses PG-275XL, CL-276XL, PG-275, CL-276.

Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.

The Canon PIXMA TS3522 uses four types of ink cartridges: black PG-275XL and standard PG-275, as well as tri-color CL-276XL and standard CL-276. When choosing between standard and high yield cartridges, consider that high yield versions offer more pages per cartridge but cost slightly less per page. For buying options, note that the printer does not have firmware DRM on record which means third-party cartridges may be compatible, however genuine and compatible ink sets are available for purchase.

Compatible cartridges

CartridgeColorYieldPagesOEM priceCost/page
PG-275XL black XL300 $25.00 8.3¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CL-276XL tri-color XL300 $30.00 10.0¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
PG-275 black standard100 $18.00 18.0¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CL-276 tri-color standard100 $22.00 22.0¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible

XL (high-yield) cartridges cost more upfront but lower the cost per page, which is better if you print a lot.

Our pick: the high-yield PG-275XL is the best value

The Canon PIXMA TS3522 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party ink should work. By list price its high-yield PG-275XL works out to about 8.3 cents per page, roughly 54% less than the 18.0 cents of the standard PG-275. 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 TS3522 use?

The Canon PIXMA TS3522 uses CL-276, CL-276XL, PG-275 and PG-275XL.

Does the Canon PIXMA TS3522 take XL cartridges?

Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts CL-276XL and PG-275XL. 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 TS3522, or will firmware block it?

The Canon PIXMA TS3522 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 TS3522 cartridges print?

Rated yields run from about 100 pages (PG-275) to about 300 pages (PG-275XL), 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 TS3522?

By list price the lowest cost per page here is the PG-275XL at about 8.3 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.

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