Which ink does the Canon PIXMA TS6420 use?

The Canon PIXMA TS6420 (inkjet, 2021) 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 TS6420 uses four types of ink cartridges: PG-260XL and CL-261XL for high yield and PG-260 and CL-261 for standard capacity. When choosing between these options consider that the XL versions have a higher page count but also cost more per page. Compatible third-party cartridges are available as the printer does not have on record any firmware DRM restrictions.

Compatible cartridges

CartridgeColorYieldPagesOEM priceCost/page
PG-260XL black XL400 $25.00 6.2¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CL-261XL tri-color XL300 $28.00 9.3¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
PG-260 black standard180 $18.00 10.0¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CL-261 tri-color standard180 $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.

Our pick: the high-yield PG-260XL is the best value

The Canon PIXMA TS6420 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 TS6420 use?

The Canon PIXMA TS6420 uses CL-261, CL-261XL, PG-260 and PG-260XL.

Does the Canon PIXMA TS6420 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 TS6420, or will firmware block it?

The Canon PIXMA TS6420 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 TS6420 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 TS6420?

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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