What Ink Does the Canon PIXMA TS6320 Use?
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Correction: an earlier version of this article said the TS6320 uses a photo blue cartridge. It uses five tanks: PGI-280 pigment black and CLI-281 black, cyan, magenta, and yellow.
CastleScore · October 2026
84/100 — Highly Recommended
Canon PIXMA TS6320
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | — | No retailer rating with enough reviews to use. |
| Expert reviews (18%) | 80 | PCMag 4.0/5 |
| Cost per page (24%) | 93 | About 2¢ per page blended (black + color) with our remanufactured PGI-280XXL (600 pages) and CLI-281XXL colors (820 pages each). |
| Reliability (13%) | 89 | Most-reported problems: printer powers off seconds after switching on |
| Features (12%) | 64 | Print, copy, scan, auto two-sided printing, Wi-Fi. No document feeder, no fax, no touchscreen. |
| Value (5%) | — | Running cost and owner satisfaction |
Limited data: We could not find enough owner ratings for this printer, so that weight is spread across the other pillars.
Hard to find new. Adorama lists the white TS6320 as no longer available, and we could not confirm whether Canon still sells it. Its PGI-280 and CLI-281 ink is current.
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The cartridges, pictured
PGI-280XXL / CLI-281XXL 4-packPGBK + C/M/Y
PGI-280XXL Black1967C001 · ~600 pages
CLI-281XXL Black1983C001
CLI-281XXL Cyan1980C001 · ~820 pages
CLI-281XXL Magenta1981C001 · ~820 pages
CLI-281XXL Yellow1982C001 · ~820 pages
PGI-280XXL / CLI-281XXL 4-pack
PGI-280XXL Black
CLI-281XXL Black
CLI-281XXL Cyan
CLI-281XXL Magenta
CLI-281XXL YellowOur own remanufactured cartridges, photographed in-house.
Quick answer: what ink does the Canon PIXMA TS6320 use?
The Canon PIXMA TS6320 uses five individual ink tanks: PGI-280 pigment black plus CLI-281 black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. Standard, XL, and XXL sizes all fit the same slots, and you replace only the color that runs out.
Cartridge options at a glance
| Cartridge | Type | Approx. yield* |
|---|---|---|
| Canon PGI-280 / XL / XXL | Pigment black (text) | ~200 / ~400 / ~600 pages |
| Canon CLI-281 / XL / XXL cyan, magenta, yellow | Dye color | ~230–260 / ~515 / ~820 pages each |
| Canon CLI-281 black | Dye black (photos) | Rated in photos |
*Approximate Canon-rated yields based on ISO/IEC test pages. Real-world results depend on coverage, photo printing, and cleaning cycles.
Common questions about Canon PIXMA TS6320 ink
Standard, XL, or XXL: which should I buy?
XXL for most people. A PGI-280XXL black is rated for about 600 pages, three times the standard tank, and the CLI-281XXL colors are rated for roughly 800 pages each, so the cost per page is the lowest of the three sizes. XL is a good middle ground if you print less. See Is XL ink actually worth it? Standard vs. XL with real numbers.
What other printers use PGI-280/CLI-281 ink?
The five-ink models are the PIXMA TR7520, TR8520, TR8620, TS6120, TS6220, TS702, and TS9520. The six-ink models that add a photo blue tank are the PIXMA TS8120, TS8320, TS9120, and TS8220. Every size of the shared colors fits all of them, so one stock of cartridges covers several printers.
Will other Canon cartridges fit the TS6320?
No. PGI-270/CLI-271 (used by the PIXMA TS8020, TS9020, and TS5020) and PGI-250/CLI-251 look similar but won't seat or be recognized. Always match the number printed on your current cartridge.
Why are there two black cartridges?
They do different jobs. The larger pigment black (PGI) prints sharp, smudge-resistant text on plain paper. The dye black (CLI) is used for photos and glossy paper, where pigment ink would sit on the surface. Both must be installed, and on plain-paper documents the pigment black does most of the work.
Are compatible or remanufactured cartridges safe for the TS6320?
Yes. We haven't found any Canon firmware that locks third-party tanks out of the TS6320, and using them doesn't void your warranty under U.S. law. The printer may show a message about a non-genuine or refilled cartridge; choose OK or Continue and print normally. More: Compatible vs. remanufactured vs. OEM ink and Does compatible ink void your printer warranty?.
How do I replace the ink in the TS6320?
Turn the printer on and open the cover; the print head holder moves to the replacement position. Press the tab on the empty tank and lift it out. Remove the new tank from its bag, pull off the orange protective cap, insert it front end first, and press the top until it clicks. Match the color labels on the holder. The tank's lamp lights red when it's seated correctly. Walkthrough: How to replace the ink in a Canon PIXMA printer.
Why won't the TS6320 recognize a new tank?
Make sure the orange cap and any film are removed, press down on the tank until its lamp lights, and check that it's in the slot with the matching color label. If the lamp stays off, remove the tank, wipe the contacts with a dry lint-free cloth, reinstall it, and power-cycle the printer. More fixes: Printer says ink cartridge not recognized: how to fix it.
Why are TS6320 prints faded, streaky, or missing a color?
The print head is built into the printer, so a clogged nozzle won't be fixed by a new tank alone. Print a nozzle check, run a cleaning, and if gaps remain, a deep cleaning; let the printer rest a few hours if it still streaks. If lines look jagged or doubled rather than faded, align the print head. Guides: How to clean Canon printer heads, Faded or streaky prints: causes and fixes, and our print head alignment guide.
Can I keep printing when one tank is empty?
Canon printers stop when a tank runs out. On many models you can override the warning by holding Stop for about 5 seconds, but Canon cautions that printing with an empty tank can damage the built-in print head, so replace it as soon as you can. Keeping a spare pigment black on hand avoids most downtime.
Does the TS6320 need a photo blue cartridge?
No. Photo blue is only for six-ink models such as the TS8120. The TS6320 has five slots.
TS6320 key facts
- Type: wireless all-in-one (print, scan, copy)
- Ink: 5 individual tanks, PGI-280 + CLI-281 BK/C/M/Y (XL and XXL fit)
- Photo blue: not used
What PIXMA TS6320 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.
Will the TS6320 connect to a 5 GHz Wi-Fi network?
No. Canon lists 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) only. If your router combines both bands under one name, you may need to turn on a separate 2.4 GHz network. It also has Bluetooth LE and Wireless Direct.
Can it print on both sides automatically?
Yes. Canon lists automatic two-sided printing, and it can make two-sided copies too.
Where do plain paper and photo paper go?
Plain paper goes in the 100-sheet front cassette. The rear tray takes 100 plain sheets, or 20 sheets of 4×6 or 10 sheets of 5×7 photo paper.
Does it have a document feeder for multi-page scans?
No. Scanning is flatbed only, up to letter or A4 size.
It switches off a few seconds after I turn it on. Is that an ink problem?
No. A Canon representative on Canon's forum put this down to an internal hardware fault, to be handled under warranty or through Canon's upgrade program.
PIXMA TS6320 quirks worth knowing
- The screen is a small 1.44-inch OLED with an LED status bar, not a touchscreen.
- The pigment black PGI-280 holds about twice the ink of each CLI-281 tank: 11.2, 18.5 and 25.7 ml for standard, XL and XXL, against 5.6, 8.3 and 11.7 ml.
- It prints on paper up to legal size (8.5 × 14 in), but borderless printing stops at letter size.
- Once linked through Canon's app, it works with Alexa, Google Assistant and IFTTT.
Other printers that use PGI-280 and CLI-281
Canon PIXMA TR8520 · Canon PIXMA TS6120 · Canon PIXMA TS8120
More Canon ink guides: Canon PIXMA TS3722 · Canon PIXMA TR4720 · Canon PIXMA MG3600 · find any printer
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