Which ink does the Canon PIXMA TS9120 use?
The Canon PIXMA TS9120 (inkjet, 2017) 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 TS9120 uses a range of ink cartridges including CLI-281XXL and PGI-280XXL high yield options for black ink as well as CLI-281 standard and XXL versions for cyan magenta and yellow inks. When choosing between standard and high yield cartridges consider that the standard black cartridge has a lower page yield than its high yield counterpart although both types are available for other colors. Compatible third-party cartridges should work with this printer since there is no firmware DRM on record.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLI-281XXL | black | XXL | 670 | $22.00 | 3.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| PGI-280XXL | black | XXL | 600 | $27.00 | 4.5¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CLI-281XXL | cyan | XXL | 715 | $22.00 | 3.1¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CLI-281XXL | magenta | XXL | 715 | $22.00 | 3.1¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CLI-281XXLPB | photo-blue | XXL | 500 | $24.00 | 4.8¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CLI-281XXL | yellow | XXL | 715 | $22.00 | 3.1¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CLI-281 | black | standard | 256 | $13.00 | 5.1¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| PGI-280 | black | standard | 200 | $16.00 | 8.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CLI-281 | cyan | standard | 259 | $13.00 | 5.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CLI-281 | magenta | standard | 237 | $13.00 | 5.5¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CLI-281PB | photo-blue | standard | 240 | $14.00 | 5.8¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CLI-281 | yellow | standard | 259 | $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.
The Canon PIXMA TS9120 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 TS9120 use?
The Canon PIXMA TS9120 uses CLI-281, CLI-281PB, CLI-281XXL, CLI-281XXLPB, PGI-280 and PGI-280XXL.
Does the Canon PIXMA TS9120 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 TS9120, or will firmware block it?
The Canon PIXMA TS9120 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 TS9120 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 TS9120?
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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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.