Which ink does the Canon PIXMA TS8320 use?

The Canon PIXMA TS8320 (inkjet, 2019) uses CLI-281XXL, PGI-280XXL, CLI-281XXLPB, CLI-281, PGI-280, CLI-281PB.

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

The Canon PIXMA TS8320 uses a range of ink cartridges including XXL and standard versions for black, cyan, magenta, photo-blue, and yellow inks. When choosing an ink cartridge for your printer you may want to consider whether a high yield or standard version is best for your needs with the XXL versions offering more pages per cartridge. You can also choose between genuine Canon cartridges and third-party alternatives as there is no firmware DRM restriction on record.

Compatible cartridges

CartridgeColorYieldPagesOEM priceCost/page
CLI-281XXL black XXL670 $22.00 3.3¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
PGI-280XXL black XXL600 $27.00 4.5¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CLI-281XXL cyan XXL715 $22.00 3.1¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CLI-281XXL magenta XXL715 $22.00 3.1¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CLI-281XXLPB photo-blue XXL500 $24.00 4.8¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CLI-281XXL yellow XXL715 $22.00 3.1¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CLI-281 black standard256 $13.00 5.1¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
PGI-280 black standard200 $16.00 8.0¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CLI-281 cyan standard259 $13.00 5.0¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CLI-281 magenta standard237 $13.00 5.5¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CLI-281PB photo-blue standard240 $14.00 5.8¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CLI-281 yellow standard259 $13.00 5.0¢ 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 CLI-281XXL is the best value

The Canon PIXMA TS8320 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party ink should work. By list price its high-yield CLI-281XXL works out to about 3.1 cents per page, roughly 39% less than the 5.0 cents of the standard CLI-281. 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 TS8320 use?

The Canon PIXMA TS8320 uses CLI-281, CLI-281PB, CLI-281XXL, CLI-281XXLPB, PGI-280 and PGI-280XXL.

Does the Canon PIXMA TS8320 take XL cartridges?

Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts CLI-281XXL, CLI-281XXLPB and PGI-280XXL. 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 TS8320, or will firmware block it?

The Canon PIXMA TS8320 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 TS8320 cartridges print?

Rated yields run from about 200 pages (PGI-280) to about 715 pages (CLI-281XXL), 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 TS8320?

By list price the lowest cost per page here is the CLI-281XXL at about 3.1 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.

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