Which ink does the Canon PIXMA TS9020 use?
The Canon PIXMA TS9020 (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 TS9020 uses inkjet cartridges to print. It takes black PGI-270XL and CLI-271 standard cartridges which yield around 500 pages for XL and about 425 or 300 pages for standard black, as well as cyan, gray, magenta and yellow CLI-271 standard cartridges with yields of about 349 to 344 pages each. When buying ink for the Canon PIXMA TS9020, consider that third-party cartridges are likely compatible due to no recorded firmware DRM restrictions, but be aware that genuine high yield black cartridges may provide more value than their standard counterparts in terms of cost per page.
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 | gray | standard | 352 | $14.00 | 4.0¢ | 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 TS9020 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 TS9020 use?
The Canon PIXMA TS9020 uses CLI-271, PGI-270 and PGI-270XL.
Does the Canon PIXMA TS9020 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 TS9020, or will firmware block it?
The Canon PIXMA TS9020 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 TS9020 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 TS9020?
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.