What Ink Does the Canon PIXMA TS3722 Use?
Last Updated:Correction (October 2026): an earlier version of this guide rated the PG-275XL at about 400 pages. Canon's yield sheet rates it at about 300, and the cost-per-page figure and CastleScore have been updated to match.
Quick answer: The Canon PIXMA TS3722 uses two ink cartridges — a PG-275 pigment black and a CL-276 dye tri-color. High-yield versions, the PG-275XL and CL-276XL, drop in exactly the same way and are the only versions worth buying for most people.
If you have been told the TS3722 takes PG-243/CL-244 or PG-245/CL-246, that information is wrong and it is one of the most common ink-buying mistakes online. Those cartridges belong to Canon's previous generation and are physically keyed differently — they will not seat correctly in a TS3722.
CastleScore · October 2026
75/100 — Recommended
Canon PIXMA TS3722
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | 81 | 4.16★ average across 36,284 ratings at Walmart (4.2), Amazon (4.0, TS3720 listing) and Best Buy (4.4, TS3720) |
| Expert reviews (18%) | — | No published numeric score yet. RTINGS calls it acceptable for family use; PCMag has not reviewed it. |
| Cost per page (24%) | 72 | About 8.1¢ per page blended with our remanufactured PG-275XL and CL-276XL (300 pages each on Canon's yield sheet). Canon does not block third-party cartridges. |
| Reliability (13%) | 81 | Paper-feed errors, Wi-Fi drops and cartridge errors (1686, 1688, 7700) each come up regularly |
| Features (12%) | 56 | Print, copy, scan, dual-band Wi-Fi. No auto duplex, no document feeder, no fax, no touchscreen |
| Value (5%) | 81 | Very low purchase price (about $53 at Walmart) |
Limited data: No expert site has published a numeric score for the TS3720/TS3722, so the expert weight is spread across the other five pillars.
Still sold new as a Walmart-exclusive white version of the TS3720.
CastleScore is Castle Ink’s own editorial rating, built from retailer star ratings, expert reviews, real cost per page and owner complaint patterns, checked October 7, 2026. It is not a customer review. See every ranked printer or how the score works.
The cartridges, pictured
PG-275XL Black
CL-276XL Tri-colorOur own remanufactured cartridges, photographed in-house. Canon's printer spec page quotes lower "default mode" yields (100 standard / 300 XL) than the ISO figures on the cartridge boxes, so plan on the lower number if you print a lot of color.
Canon PIXMA TS3722 ink at a glance
| Cartridge | Part Number | Ink | Approx. Yield | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black (standard) | PG-275 | Pigment | ~180 pages | Very light use only |
| Tri-Color (standard) | CL-276 | Dye | ~180 pages | Very light use only |
| Black (high yield) | PG-275XL | Pigment | ~300 pages | Everyday printing |
| Tri-Color (high yield) | CL-276XL | Dye | ~300 pages | Photos, color documents |
One note on those page counts: Canon does not publish official ISO yields for the 275/276 family the way it does for its PGI/CLI tanks. The figures above are the numbers retailers and refill specialists consistently report, and they line up with the published ink volumes. Treat them as realistic estimates rather than guarantees — a page of dense black text and a page with a photo on it consume wildly different amounts of ink.
PG-275 vs PG-275XL: is the XL worth it?
Almost always, yes. The XL black holds roughly 50% more ink and prints roughly twice as many pages as the standard, but it does not cost anywhere near twice as much. On a two-cartridge printer like the TS3722, the standard cartridges exist mainly so the printer can ship with something in the box — they are among the least economical consumables sold.
The practical rule: if you print more than a few pages a month, buy XL. If you print so little that a cartridge dries out before you use it up, buy XL anyway and print a test page every couple of weeks to keep the nozzles clear.
How to replace the ink in a PIXMA TS3722
- Turn the printer on and leave it on — the carriage will not move to the change position if the printer is off.
- Open the paper output tray, then open the cartridge access cover. Wait for the carriage to slide to the center.
- Push down gently on the tab of the cartridge you are replacing and lift it out at an angle. Black sits on the left, tri-color on the right.
- Unwrap the new cartridge and pull the orange protective tape straight off. Do not touch the gold contacts or the copper-colored nozzle plate on the underside — skin oils there are the number one cause of "cartridge not recognized" errors.
- Insert the new cartridge at a slight angle, then press up on the tab until it clicks firmly into place.
- Close the cover. The printer will run a short initialization, then prompt you to print an alignment page. Print it — skipping alignment is why some people think a new cartridge is faulty.
Troubleshooting TS3722 ink problems
- Support code 1682 — "The FINE cartridge cannot be recognized." Remove the cartridge, wipe the gold contacts with a dry lint-free cloth, reseat it firmly, and power-cycle the printer. If it persists on a brand-new cartridge, the chip is not being read and the cartridge should be exchanged.
- Support codes 1686 / 1688 — ink level cannot be detected. These are advisory, not fatal. Hold the Stop button for at least five seconds to acknowledge and continue printing. Doing so permanently disables ink-level monitoring for that cartridge, so keep an eye on print quality instead of the on-screen gauge.
- Support codes 1401 / 1403 — cartridge not installed or not the right type. Usually means a cartridge is seated at an angle, or that a PG-243/PG-245-generation cartridge has been forced into the slot.
- Streaky or missing colors. Run Cleaning from the printer's maintenance menu, print a nozzle check, and repeat once. If two cleanings do not fix it, the print head is inside the cartridge on this model — a new cartridge is the fix, not a service call.
- Black prints but color does not (or vice versa). The TS3722 supports single-cartridge mode, so it will keep printing with one cartridge installed. That is a useful stopgap, but it also means the printer will not warn you loudly that the other cartridge is empty.
Which printers use PG-275 and CL-276 ink?
The 275/276 family is Canon's current entry-level standard, so the same cartridges cover a whole group of recent PIXMA models:
- PIXMA TS3520 and TS3522
- PIXMA TS3720 and TS3722
- PIXMA TR4720 and TR4722
If you own two of these, you can buy in multiples and share stock across both printers. What you cannot do is move cartridges between a 275/276 model and an older PG-243, PG-245, PGI-250 or PGI-280 model — those are all different families.
What TS3722 owners ask
These are the questions that come up most for this printer on retailer Q&A pages, Canon's support community and owner reviews, answered in our words.
It shows support code 1686 or 1688. Can I keep printing?
1688 means the printer thinks a cartridge is empty, and 1686 flags a cartridge problem. Canon's manual says you can hold the Stop button for at least 5 seconds to switch off ink-level detection and use up what is left. Prints won't be harmed, but you lose the ink gauge for that cartridge.
E03 appeared right after I put in new ink.
E03 is a paper error, not an ink error. Canon's advice is to unplug the printer, remove the paper, check the paper path and both sides of the cartridge area for anything stuck, then power back on.
How long does the ink that comes in the box last?
Not long. Owners routinely report the starter PG-275/CL-276 running out within a few dozen pages. Go straight to XL for the first replacement.
Does it print two-sided or scan a stack of pages?
No. Two-sided printing is manual (you flip the pages) and the scanner is a flatbed only, with no document feeder.
Can it take legal-size paper?
Yes, but only 10 sheets at a time in the rear tray, versus about 60 sheets of letter. The output tray holds only about 10 sheets, so collect long jobs as they print.
TS3722 quirks worth knowing
- It is the same printer as the TS3720; the "22" is the white version sold at Walmart. Every TS3720 guide, driver and cartridge applies.
- It mixes a pigment black (PG-275) for crisp text with a dye tri-color (CL-276), and it has dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi, which is rare at this price.
- Paper loads only from the rear tray; there is no front cassette.
- Error 7700 has been traced by Canon support to a faulty cartridge, without saying which one. If it won't clear after a restart, swap in a new pair.
FAQ
What ink does the Canon PIXMA TS3722 use?
PG-275 black and CL-276 tri-color, or the high-yield PG-275XL and CL-276XL. Both sizes fit the same slots.
Does the TS3722 use PG-245 or PG-243 ink?
No. Those cartridges belong to the older TS3120 / TS3320 / MG3020 generation. They are keyed differently and will not work in a TS3722, no matter what a listing says.
Can I use just the black cartridge?
Yes. The TS3722 supports single-cartridge mode, so it will print with only the black or only the tri-color installed. Quality drops and color output is simulated, so treat it as a stopgap.
How many pages does a PG-275XL print?
About 300 pages on Canon's yield sheet, against about 180 for the standard PG-275. Photo printing will burn through both far faster.
Why does my TS3722 say the cartridge is not recognized?
Most often the gold contacts are dirty, the cartridge is not clicked fully into place, or the orange tape was not removed. Clean the contacts with a dry cloth, reseat firmly, and power-cycle. See support code 1682 above.
Is the TS3722 the same as the TS3720?
The hardware is essentially the same — the TS3722 is the retail-channel variant. They take identical ink.
Other printers that use PG-275 and CL-276
Canon PIXMA TS3720 · Canon PIXMA TS3520 · Canon PIXMA TS3522 · Canon PIXMA TR4720 · Canon PIXMA TR4722
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