Canon PIXMA TS8260 Ink Cartridges
Shop ink cartridges for your Canon PIXMA Home TS8260, which uses the Canon PGI-680 and CLI-681 ink cartridges series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this versatile 6-ink creative photo printer since Dec 2019. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance. Combining high-yield pigment PGI-680XXLBK text ink with dye-based CLI-681XXLPB Photo Blue ink keeps photo tone transitions smooth while managing page costs efficiently.
Expected Page Yield for Photo and Text Printing
Page yields for Canon PGI-680 text cartridges are calculated under ISO/IEC 24711 standard testing, whereas CLI-681 colour and photo inks follow ISO/IEC 29102 photo print criteria. Photo printing draws more heavily on individual dye colours, causing variable depletion rates compared to regular document output.
| 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 | $0.071 |
| 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 |
| CLI-681XXLPB | Extra High Yield | Photo | 9,140 | $0.004 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing the Right Ink Setup
For regular text document printing, choosing high-yield PGI-680XXLBK pigment black delivers sharp text with minimum cartridge swaps. For photo printing, switching to CLI-681XXL high-yield colour and CLI-681XXLPB Photo Blue cartridges provides maximum page output and better value per print. If you need to return an unopened item, review our returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from our warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Explore our full range of Canon ink cartridges today.
Cartridge Selection Pro Tip
Pro Tip: You can safely mix standard, XL, and XXL size cartridges in your printer at the same time, allowing you to upgrade individual high-use colours to XXL while keeping lower-use inks in standard yield.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Canon PIXMA Home TS8260 use two different black ink cartridges?
The printer uses a pigment-based PGI-680 black cartridge specifically for printing crisp, smudge-resistant text on plain paper, and a dye-based CLI-681 black cartridge for rich contrast and deep shadows on glossy photo paper.
What role does the CLI-681 Photo Blue cartridge play in photo printing?
The Photo Blue ink reduces graininess and enhances smooth gradient transitions in blue skies and light tones, delivering superior photo rendering compared to standard 4-ink or 5-ink printers.
Can I replace standard PGI-680 or CLI-681 cartridges with PGI-680XXL and CLI-681XXL versions?
Yes, XXL cartridges share the exact physical dimensions and clip mechanism as standard cartridges, but contain significantly more ink to deliver up to three times the page yield.
