Which ink does the Canon PIXMA TS6020 use?
The Canon PIXMA TS6020 (inkjet, 2016) uses PGI-270XL, CLI-271, PGI-270.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The Canon PIXMA TS6020 uses ink cartridges for printing, including black, cyan, magenta and yellow. When choosing a cartridge, consider that high yield black cartridges offer more pages per unit cost than standard ones, while standard color cartridges may be sufficient for most users. Third-party cartridges are compatible with this printer as there is no firmware DRM on record.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGI-270XL | black | XL | 500 | $21.00 | 4.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CLI-271 | black | standard | 425 | $13.00 | 3.1¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| PGI-270 | black | standard | 300 | $15.00 | 5.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CLI-271 | cyan | standard | 349 | $13.00 | 3.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CLI-271 | magenta | standard | 320 | $13.00 | 4.1¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CLI-271 | yellow | standard | 344 | $13.00 | 3.8¢ | 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 TS6020 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 CLI-271 at about 3.1 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 TS6020 use?
The Canon PIXMA TS6020 uses CLI-271, PGI-270 and PGI-270XL.
Does the Canon PIXMA TS6020 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts PGI-270XL. 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 TS6020, or will firmware block it?
The Canon PIXMA TS6020 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 TS6020 cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 300 pages (PGI-270) to about 500 pages (PGI-270XL), 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 TS6020?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the CLI-271 at about 3.1 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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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.