What Ink Does the Canon PIXMA TS6320 Use?
Last Updated:The Canon PIXMA TS6320 is an all-in-one wireless inkjet printer that uses Canon PGI-280 pigment black and CLI-281 dye-based cyan, magenta, yellow, and photo blue ink cartridges. Both standard and high-yield XL and XXL versions are available, giving you the flexibility to choose based on your printing volume.
Ink Cartridges at a Glance
| Cartridge | Color | Yield Options |
|---|---|---|
| PGI-280 | Pigment Black | Standard, XL, XXL |
| CLI-281 | Black (dye) | Standard, XL, XXL |
| CLI-281 | Cyan | Standard, XL, XXL |
| CLI-281 | Magenta | Standard, XL, XXL |
| CLI-281 | Yellow | Standard, XL, XXL |
| CLI-281 | Photo Blue | Standard |
The PGI-280/CLI-281 ink family is shared across many popular Canon PIXMA models, including the TR7520, TR8520, TS6220, TS8320, TS9120, and TS9520. If you own multiple printers in this family, you can stock the same cartridges for all of them.
Save on PGI-280 and CLI-281 Ink
Castle Ink stocks compatible PGI-280 and CLI-281 cartridges at significant savings versus OEM prices, with the same page yield and a satisfaction guarantee. Shop PGI-280 cartridges or browse CLI-281 colors to restock your TS6320.
How to Replace Ink in the Canon PIXMA TS6320
- Power on the printer and open the top scanner unit; the print head carriage will move to the center.
- Press the tab on the empty cartridge and lift it out of its slot.
- Remove the new cartridge from its package and pull off the orange protective cap.
- Insert the cartridge into the matching color slot and press down until it clicks.
- Close the scanner unit and follow on-screen prompts to align the print head.
Troubleshooting Tips
Cartridge not recognized: Remove the cartridge, gently wipe the gold contacts with a lint-free cloth, and reinstall it firmly until it clicks.
Faded or streaky prints: Run a print head cleaning from the printer menu under Setup > Maintenance. Repeat up to three times before replacing ink.
Ink level warning ignored: The TS6320 lets you continue printing past low-ink alerts; press and hold the Stop button for five seconds if prompted.
Paper jams during ink change: Always close the scanner unit gently and verify no packaging tape is left on the new cartridge.
Official Canon Resources
Canon TS6320 Support Page | Canon Genuine Ink
Bottom Line
The Canon PIXMA TS6320 uses PGI-280 pigment black and CLI-281 dye-based color cartridges. For the best per-page cost, choose XL or XXL yields and consider Castle Ink's compatible cartridges for substantial savings on every refill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use PGI-270 cartridges in the TS6320? No. The TS6320 requires the PGI-280/CLI-281 family; PGI-270/CLI-271 cartridges are physically and electronically different.
What's the difference between XL and XXL? XXL cartridges hold the most ink and offer the lowest cost per page, followed by XL, then standard yields.
Does the TS6320 use a photo black cartridge? Yes, it uses the CLI-281 photo blue dye cartridge alongside PGI-280 pigment black for sharper text and richer photos.
Are compatible cartridges safe for my warranty? Using compatible cartridges will not void your Canon warranty under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act unless they cause a defect.
How do I reset the ink counter? Press and hold the Stop/Reset button for about 5-10 seconds when low-ink warnings appear to continue printing.
Written by William Elward, founder of Castle Ink, with 20+ years of experience in the printer and ink industry.
The Canon PIXMA TS6320 is an all-in-one wireless inkjet printer that uses Canon PGI-280 pigment black and CLI-281 dye-based cyan, magenta, yellow, and photo blue ink cartridges. Both standard and high-yield XL and XXL versions are available, giving you the flexibility to choose based on your printing volume.
Ink Cartridges at a Glance
| Cartridge | Color | Yield Options |
|---|---|---|
| PGI-280 | Pigment Black | Standard, XL, XXL |
| CLI-281 | Black (dye) | Standard, XL, XXL |
| CLI-281 | Cyan | Standard, XL, XXL |
| CLI-281 | Magenta | Standard, XL, XXL |
| CLI-281 | Yellow | Standard, XL, XXL |
| CLI-281 | Photo Blue | Standard |
The PGI-280/CLI-281 ink family is shared across many popular Canon PIXMA models, including the TR7520, TR8520, TS6220, TS8320, TS9120, and TS9520. If you own multiple printers in this family, you can stock the same cartridges for all of them.
Save on PGI-280 and CLI-281 Ink
Castle Ink stocks compatible PGI-280 and CLI-281 cartridges at significant savings versus OEM prices, with the same page yield and a satisfaction guarantee. Shop PGI-280 cartridges or browse CLI-281 colors to restock your TS6320.
How to Replace Ink in the Canon PIXMA TS6320
- Power on the printer and open the top scanner unit; the print head carriage will move to the center.
- Press the tab on the empty cartridge and lift it out of its slot.
- Remove the new cartridge from its package and pull off the orange protective cap.
- Insert the cartridge into the matching color slot and press down until it clicks.
- Close the scanner unit and follow on-screen prompts to align the print head.
Troubleshooting Tips
Cartridge not recognized: Remove the cartridge, gently wipe the gold contacts with a lint-free cloth, and reinstall it firmly until it clicks.
Faded or streaky prints: Run a print head cleaning from the printer menu under Setup > Maintenance. Repeat up to three times before replacing ink.
Ink level warning ignored: The TS6320 lets you continue printing past low-ink alerts; press and hold the Stop button for five seconds if prompted.
Paper jams during ink change: Always close the scanner unit gently and verify no packaging tape is left on the new cartridge.
Official Canon Resources
Canon TS6320 Support Page | Canon Genuine Ink
Bottom Line
The Canon PIXMA TS6320 uses PGI-280 pigment black and CLI-281 dye-based color cartridges. For the best per-page cost, choose XL or XXL yields and consider Castle Ink's compatible cartridges for substantial savings on every refill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use PGI-270 cartridges in the TS6320? No. The TS6320 requires the PGI-280/CLI-281 family; PGI-270/CLI-271 cartridges are physically and electronically different.
What's the difference between XL and XXL? XXL cartridges hold the most ink and offer the lowest cost per page, followed by XL, then standard yields.
Does the TS6320 use a photo black cartridge? Yes, it uses the CLI-281 photo blue dye cartridge alongside PGI-280 pigment black for sharper text and richer photos.
Are compatible cartridges safe for my warranty? Using compatible cartridges will not void your Canon warranty under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act unless they cause a defect.
How do I reset the ink counter? Press and hold the Stop/Reset button for about 5-10 seconds when low-ink warnings appear to continue printing.
Written by William Elward, founder of Castle Ink, with 20+ years of experience in the printer and ink industry.