Which ink does the Canon PIXMA TS3720 use?

The Canon PIXMA TS3720 (inkjet, 2023) 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 TS3720 uses black PG-275XL and tri-color CL-276XL ink cartridges which have a high yield of about 300 pages per cartridge. It also accepts standard black PG-275 and tri-color CL-276 cartridges with lower yields of about 100 pages. When purchasing these cartridges, consider whether you need the higher page count of the XL versions or can opt for the more affordable standard options.

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 TS3720 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 TS3720 use?

The Canon PIXMA TS3720 uses CL-276, CL-276XL, PG-275 and PG-275XL.

Does the Canon PIXMA TS3720 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 TS3720, or will firmware block it?

The Canon PIXMA TS3720 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 TS3720 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 TS3720?

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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