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What Ink Does the Canon PIXMA TR4720 Use?

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Quick answer: The Canon PIXMA TR4720 uses Canon PG-275 Black and Canon CL-276 Color ink cartridges. Choose the high-yield PG-275XL and CL-276XL versions for a much lower cost-per-page.

Canon PIXMA TR4720 ink cartridges - PG-275 and CL-276

Canon PIXMA TR4720 Ink Cartridges at a Glance

  • Canon PG-275 Black — ~150 pages
  • Canon CL-276 Tri-color — ~150 pages
  • Canon PG-275XL Black (high-yield) — ~400 pages
  • Canon CL-276XL Tri-color (high-yield) — ~300 pages

The Canon PIXMA TR4720 is a compact wireless home-office all-in-one that prints, scans, copies, and faxes. It uses the same two-cartridge system as the related Canon PIXMA TS3520 — one Black (PG-275 or PG-275XL) and one Tri-Color (CL-276 or CL-276XL).

Standard 275/276 vs. 275XL/276XL: Which Should You Buy?

The standard PG-275 and CL-276 cartridges are tiny — around 150 pages each. If you print more than a few documents a week, the XL versions almost always pay off. PG-275XL holds about 2.5x the ink of the standard, and CL-276XL holds about 2x.

Save on Canon TR4720 Ink with Compatible Cartridges

OEM Canon ink can run $25–$35 per cartridge. Castle Ink's Canon PG-275XL Black Ink Cartridge matches OEM print quality at a fraction of the price — every cartridge ships same-day from the U.S. and is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.

How to Replace Ink in the Canon PIXMA TR4720

  1. Power on the printer and lift the scanner unit to expose the carriage.
  2. Wait for the carriage to move to the replacement position and stop.
  3. Push down on the empty cartridge to release the lock, then lift it out.
  4. Unwrap the new cartridge and remove the orange protective tape — don't touch the gold contacts or the print head nozzles.
  5. Slide the new cartridge into the matching color slot and press up gently until you hear a click.
  6. Lower the scanner unit. The printer will run a short alignment routine.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • "Ink cartridge cannot be recognized": Reseat the cartridge and wipe the gold chip with a dry lint-free cloth.
  • Faded or streaky prints: Run print head cleaning from the printer's Setup menu, then a Deep Cleaning if needed.
  • Black prints fine but no color: The CL-276 has likely run dry on a single channel. Replace it; you cannot top off individual colors.

Official Canon TR4720 Resources

For drivers, firmware updates, and the user manual, visit the official Canon PIXMA TR4720 support page.

Bottom Line

The Canon PIXMA TR4720 takes Canon PG-275/PG-275XL Black and CL-276/CL-276XL Tri-Color ink cartridges. Pick the XL versions for any reasonable print volume and grab Castle Ink's compatible PG-275XL to keep your home-office costs down.

Written and reviewed by — Founder of Castle Ink, 20+ years in the printer & imaging supplies industry.

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