Canon PIXMA Home TR8660 Ink Cartridges
Your Canon PIXMA Home TR8660 uses the PGI-680 / CLI-681 / PGI-680XL / CLI-681XL / PGI-680XXL / CLI-681XXL cartridge series, featuring a five-ink system that includes a dedicated pigment black for sharp text and four dye-based colours for vibrant photo reproduction. This setup is ideal for home office users and creative hobbyists who require a balance between professional-looking documents and high-quality borderless prints. Since this model separates the pigment black from the photo black, you will likely find they deplete at very different rates depending on your document-to-photo ratio. Most TR8660 owners eventually move toward the XXL extra high-yield cartridges or multi-pack bundles to manage the colour imbalance that occurs during heavy creative projects or school term peaks.
Understanding Consumable Performance
When evaluating consumable performance for photo-centric inkjet printers, ISO/IEC 29102 standards are used to measure the output yield of colour images. Unlike standard text documents, photographic printing consumes varying amounts of ink across different colours depending on the dominant tones in your images. The CLI-681XXL high-capacity range provides better yield consistency across colours for high-volume graphic workflows.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLI-681BK | Standard | Black | 1,500 | $0.012 |
| PGI-680BK | Standard | Black | 200 | $0.089 |
| CLI-681C | Standard | Cyan | 250 | $0.071 |
| CLI-681M | Standard | Magenta | 250 | $0.071 |
| CLI-681Y | Standard | Yellow | 250 | $0.068 |
| PGI-680XLBK | High Yield | Black | 400 | $0.071 |
| CLI-681XLBK | High Yield | Black | 3,120 | $0.009 |
| CLI-681XLC | High Yield | Cyan | 515 | $0.055 |
| CLI-681XLM | High Yield | Magenta | 515 | $0.055 |
| CLI-681XLY | High Yield | Yellow | 515 | $0.055 |
| PGI-680XXLBK | Extra High Yield | Black | 600 | $0.053 |
| CLI-681XXLBK | Extra High Yield | Black | 6,360 | $0.005 |
| CLI-681XXLC | Extra High Yield | Cyan | 760 | $0.045 |
| CLI-681XXLM | Extra High Yield | Magenta | 760 | $0.045 |
| CLI-681XXLY | Extra High Yield | Yellow | 760 | $0.045 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Genuine Consumables and Multi-packs
Purchasing bundle packs or high-capacity units helps reduce the overall running costs of operating a five-tank printer. Maintaining a steady supply of all five individual ink tanks prevents unexpected interruptions during large creative projects.
Delivery and Ordering Options
If you print mainly photos, ensure you choose the high-capacity cyan, magenta, and yellow tanks to match the higher usage of these colours in creative graphics.
Free delivery applies on all orders over $99 (conditions apply). We ship directly from our warehouses located in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. To explore additional options, view the complete Canon Ink Cartridges range.
Essential Pro Tip
Always leave your creative printer connected to the power supply so it can run automated printhead maintenance cycles, which prevents clogs in individual nozzles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix standard and high-capacity cartridges in this printer? Yes, the individual ink tanks fit into the printer slots regardless of capacity, allowing you to mix standard, XL, and XXL tanks.
Why does the photo black run out faster than other colour tanks during mixed printing? The printer uses the photo black ink alongside dye-based colours to increase contrast in dark photo areas, leading to faster depletion than the cyan, magenta, or yellow tanks.
What should I do if the printer indicates an ink tank is empty but I can still see liquid? The internal microchip tracks the liquid level through an optical prism sensor; when the microchip reads empty, the tank must be replaced to prevent air from entering the printhead.
