{"id":10471,"date":"2021-04-19T15:40:04","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T15:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/?p=10471"},"modified":"2023-06-01T21:31:04","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T21:31:04","slug":"how-to-install-canon-pg-260-and-cl-261-ink-cartridges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/how-to-install-canon-pg-260-and-cl-261-ink-cartridges\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Canon PG-260 and CL-261 Ink Cartridges"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Learn how to install Canon PG-260 and CL-261 ink cartridges in your Canon PIXMA printer.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/remanufactured-canon-3706c001-black-ink-cartridge?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=10471:PG260XL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canon PG-260<\/a> black ink cartridge works alongside the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/remanufactured-canon-3724c001-color-ink-cartridge-3724c001rii?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=10471:CL261XL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CL-261<\/a> color cartridge, and together they make a perfect pair for home office printing, delivering quality black and color prints page after page.\u00a0 In this guide, we show you how to install the PG-260 ink cartridge.\u00a0 If you are looking to install the CL-261, don\u2019t worry! The installation process is identical for both cartridges &#8211; just follow the steps we include here and you\u2019ll be printing again in no time.<\/p>\n<p>We show you how to install your cartridges in less than two minutes in our video below.\u00a0 Or, continue reading to learn everything you need to know about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/canon\/pixma\/pixma-ts6420?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=10471:TS6420ink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canon PG-260 \/ CL-261 ink<\/a> .\u00a0 Then we will walk you through the installation step by step with a series of screenshots further down the page and show you how you can save money printing with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/Canon\/Remanufactured\/Ink-Cartridge\/HY-Black\/3706C001\/131500-Product.html?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=10471:PG-260\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">compatible ink<\/a> from LD Products!\u00a0 Our video features the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/Canon\/Ink-Cartridge\/PIXMA\/TS6420\/0\/12825-Printer.html?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=10471:CL-261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canon TS6420<\/a> but the steps are similar if you own any of the other compatible printers we list in this article.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PcXWaQ1cRBQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Canon PG-260 \/ CL-261 Ink Cartridges at a Glance<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/canon\/pixma\/pixma-ts6420?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=10471:TS6420ink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PG-260 \/ CL-261 cartridge series<\/a> includes two cartridges, a black and tri-color. You can purchase the cartridges in two sizes, standard yield or high yield or XL size. The Canon PG-260 black ink cartridge uses pigment-based ink, which offers a quicker dry time and is smudge-resistant. The Canon CL-261 tri-color cartridge ink contains all three colors (cyan, magenta and yellow) and uses dye-based ink, which produces beautiful photo prints but takes longer to dry.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pg-260-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10479 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pg-260-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"507\" height=\"284\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>What printers are compatible with PG-260 \/ CL-261 ink?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Canon PG-260 \/ CL-261 ink cartridges work with these printers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/canon\/pixma\/tr7020?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=10471:TR7020ink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canon PIXMA TR7020<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/canon\/pixma\/pixma-ts5320?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=10471:TS5320ink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canon PIXMA TS5320<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/canon\/pixma\/pixma-ts6420?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=10471:TS6420ink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canon PIXMA TS6420<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The XL ink cartridge versions also work on these PIXMA printer models.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>How long does Canon PG-260 \/ CL-261 ink last? How many pages can a Canon PG-260 \/ CL-261 print?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The Canon PG-260 standard yield black cartridge prints approximately 180 pages.<\/li>\n<li>The Canon CL-261 standard yield tri-color cartridge prints approximately 180 pages.<\/li>\n<li>The Canon PG-260XL high yield black cartridge prints approximately 400 pages.<\/li>\n<li>The Canon CL-261XL tri-color cartridge prints approximately 300 pages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The quoted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/what-is-page-yield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cartridge page yield<\/a> is an estimate and is based on 5% page coverage, or prints in which 5% of the page is covered with ink. Meaning, if you were to only print on 5% of the page, you will receive the full-page yield. If you are printing half to full pages, full color pages or photos, you can expect the page count to decrease.\u00a0 For best results, we recommend printing at least once every couple of weeks.\u00a0 This keeps your cartridges primed so they last longer and also helps reduce printer cleanings, which can use up your ink pretty quickly if done frequently.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What is the difference between Canon PG-260 \/ CL-261 and PG-260XL \/ CL-261XL ink?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The main difference between the PG-260 \/ CL-261 standard yield and the PG-260XL \/ CL-261XL ink cartridges is the amount of ink that is inside.\u00a0 They are the same size and install in your printer the exact same way, but the<strong> XL cartridges contain more ink<\/strong>.\u00a0 You can print with two different cartridge sizes installed if you like (a PG-260XL high yield\u00a0 black cartridge, for example, will work alongside a CL-261 standard yield color).\u00a0 However, since the standard yield cartridges do not contain very much ink, we recommend going with the high yield cartridges if you print regularly.\u00a0 Not only do you get more prints with the XL, but operating costs are actually lower too.\u00a0 The standard yield cartridges are less expensive, but when you compare cost per page, the high yield cartridges are a better long term value.\u00a0 Let\u2019s take the PG-260 black standard yield and PG-260XL high yield cartridges as an example.\u00a0 The PG-260 standard yield retails for $17.99* and prints up to 180 pages.\u00a0 The PG-260XL version goes for $31.99 and prints up to 400 pages.\u00a0 To calculate cost per page, just divide the price by the number of pages.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Canon PG-260 standard yield black cartridge cost per page:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>$17.99 \/ 180 pages = .099 or 9.9 cents per page<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Canon PG-260XL<\/strong> <strong>high yield black cartridge cost per page:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>$22.99 \/ 400 pages = .079 or 7.9 cents per page<\/p>\n<p>The PG-260 standard yield\u2019s cost per page is 9.9 cents, while the high yield cartridge 7.9 cents \u2013 so it is cheaper to print with the high yield AND you get more ink!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Do I need both cartridges installed in my printer to print?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Yes, you need both cartridges installed to operate your printer and cartridges can be replaced individually as needed!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/?xid=tmd:blog:banner&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=2199:bannerv4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6174 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ld_banr_txt_homeoffice_2019_728x90_v3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>How to Install PG-260 Ink Cartridges<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Here, we will be installing a PG-260 ink cartridge in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/canon\/pixma\/pixma-ts6420?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=10471:TS6420ink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canon PIXMA TS6420<\/a> printer.\u00a0 If you are installing a CL-261 color ink cartridge, the steps are identical and can be applied to any of the other compatible printers listed earlier in this article.\u00a0 It&#8217;s also worth mentioning that standard yield cartridges and high yield cartridges install in your printer the exact same way.\u00a0 The only difference between the two cartridge sizes is the amount of ink that&#8217;s inside.\u00a0 The actual cartridge shell that holds the ink is the same size for standard and high yield cartridges, so there is no difference in the installation process.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pg-260-2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10478 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pg-260-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"482\" height=\"271\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Open the new cartridge and remove the plastic wrap.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pg-260-3.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-10477 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pg-260-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"479\" height=\"269\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Over a trash can, pull off the orange tape on the side of the cartridge and throw it away. Removing the tape will expose the vent hole on the side of the cartridge so it can work in the printer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pg-260-4.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-10475 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pg-260-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"470\" height=\"264\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While you are prepping the cartridge, try to avoid touching the gold contact points.\u00a0 These contact points are very sensitive and if fingerprint oil or dust gets on them you may get an error message on your printer.\u00a0 If you do accidentally touch them, you can wipe down the contact points with a lint-free cloth.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pg-260-5.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-10476 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pg-260-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"486\" height=\"270\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Open up the top of the printer and wait for the cartridges to center, then lift up on the gray latch and pull out the cartridge to remove it from the printer.\u00a0 The latch with a &#8220;B&#8221; is where the black cartridge goes and the latch with a &#8220;C&#8221; houses the color cartridge.\u00a0 The cartridges are not interchangeable, so be sure to put the correct cartridge in it&#8217;s corresponding slot.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pg-260-6.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-10474 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pg-260-6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"496\" height=\"276\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pg-260-7.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-10473 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pg-260-7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"503\" height=\"286\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Insert the new cartridge into the slot and pull the latch back over the cartridge so it is secure.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pg-260-8.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-10472 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pg-260-8.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"526\" height=\"295\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Close up the top of the printer and wait a few moments for the printer to initialize.\u00a0 Now you can start printing!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>How to Save on Canon Ink Cartridges<\/h4>\n<p>Thanks for following along with us all the way until the end!\u00a0 If you are looking to save money on Canon ink cartridges, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/canon\/pixma\/pixma-ts6420?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=10471:TS6420ink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">compatible PG-260XL and CL-261XL ink cartridges by LD Products<\/a>! Compatible ink delivers the same page yield and print quality as an original Canon cartridge but for a fraction of the price.\u00a0 To help you save even more, you will want to check out compatible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-canon-3706c001-black?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=10471:InkPodsPG260\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>InkPods by LD Products<\/strong><\/a>. Compatible PG-260 and CL-261 inkpods are designed specifically for printers that use Canon PG-260XL \/ CL-261XL ink cartridges.\u00a0With LD InkPods, you get 3X more ink at a super low price and, as with all our compatible products, they are backed by a lifetime guarantee. If you have any questions, leave us a comment below!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=10471:lowprices\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9287 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ld_banr_txt_customers_2020_728x90-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to install Canon PG-260 and CL-261 ink cartridges in your Canon PIXMA printer. 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