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What Ink Does the Canon PIXMA TS3520 Use?

by William Elward Last Updated:

Quick answer: The Canon PIXMA TS3520 uses Canon PG-275 Black and Canon CL-276 Color ink cartridges. Choose the PG-275XL and CL-276XL high-yield versions for a better cost-per-page.

Canon TS3520 Ink Cartridges at a Glance

  • Canon PG-275 Black — standard-yield pigment black
  • Canon CL-276 Color — standard-yield tri-color (cyan, magenta, yellow)
  • Canon PG-275XL Black — high-yield pigment black, roughly 2x the pages
  • Canon CL-276XL Color — high-yield tri-color, roughly 2x the pages

The TS3520 is a two-cartridge system — one black and one tri-color — so you don't need to stock four separate colors. The XL versions deliver a much lower cost-per-page and are worth the small premium for most users.

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How to Replace Ink in the Canon TS3520

  1. Power the printer on and open the paper output tray and inner cover.
  2. Wait for the FINE cartridge holder to move to the replacement position.
  3. Pinch the tab and lift the old cartridge out.
  4. Unwrap the new cartridge and carefully remove the orange protective cap — never touch the gold contacts or the print head.
  5. Insert black (PG-275) on the left and color (CL-276) on the right, pushing up until each clicks.
  6. Close the covers and let the printer run its alignment routine.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • "Cartridge cannot be recognized": Remove, wipe the gold contacts with a lint-free cloth, and reinsert firmly.
  • Blurry or streaky prints: Run the Print Head Alignment and Cleaning from the Canon IJ Printer Utility.
  • Low-ink alert on brand-new compatibles: Expected — the printer will update after the first few prints.

Official Canon PIXMA TS3520 Resources

For drivers, firmware, and the user manual, visit the Canon PIXMA TS3520 support page.

Bottom Line

The Canon PIXMA TS3520 takes PG-275 / CL-276 or PG-275XL / CL-276XL cartridges. Go with the XL versions for a lower cost-per-page, and explore Castle Ink's compatible Canon cartridges to save significantly versus OEM retail pricing.

About William Elward

Founder of Castle Ink, William Elward has 20 years experience in the printer industry. He's been featured on CNN Money, Yahoo, PC World, Computer World, and other top publications and frequently blogs about printers and ink cartridges. He's an expert at diagnosing printer issues and has published guides to fixing common printer issues across the internet. A graduate of Bryant University and Columbia's Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program, he's held various leadership positions at The College Board, Bankrate, Zocdoc, and Everyday Health. Follow him on Twitter at William Elward's Twitter Profile


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