Canon PIXMA TS5060 Ink Cartridges
Your Canon PIXMA TS5060 uses the PGI-670, PGI-670XL, CLI-671, CLI-671XL cartridge series, which operates on a five-cartridge ink system. This configuration is tailored for home office users who require professional document rendering alongside high-quality colour reproduction. By splitting the ink delivery into a dedicated pigment black cartridge for crisp text and individual dye-based colour cartridges for graphics, you only need to change the single colour that has run out, minimizing waste during diverse print runs.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Page yields for this inkjet series are calculated using the ISO/IEC 24711 standard, which utilizes a designated suite of five test pages printed continuously on plain paper. The system features two distinctly different black ink cartridges. The larger PGI-670 or PGI-670XL cartridge contains pigment-based ink used almost exclusively for standard text documents. In contrast, the slim CLI-671 or CLI-671XL black cartridge contains dye-based ink, which the printer draws upon for photo rendering and shadow detail. If you print mostly invoices and black-and-white letters, your pigment black cartridge will deplete significantly faster than your dye-based black cartridge. Upgrading to high-yield XL cartridges provides more than double the printed pages for the colours, making them much more practical for households with ongoing printing demands.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLI-671BK | Standard | Black | 1,105 | $0.017 |
| PGI-670BK | Standard | Black | 300 | $0.073 |
| CLI-671C | Standard | Cyan | 311 | $0.061 |
| CLI-671M | Standard | Magenta | 311 | $0.061 |
| CLI-671Y | Standard | Yellow | 311 | $0.061 |
| PGI-670XLBK | High Yield | Black | 500 | $0.059 |
| CLI-671XLBK | High Yield | Black | 4,425 | $0.007 |
| CLI-671XLC | High Yield | Cyan | 680 | $0.043 |
| CLI-671XLM | High Yield | Magenta | 680 | $0.043 |
| CLI-671XLY | High Yield | Yellow | 680 | $0.043 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). All calculations use Genuine cartridge prices.
Choosing the right cartridge setup
If your daily printing tasks focus heavily on text-based paperwork, keeping a spare PGI-670XL pigment black cartridge on hand is the most sensible way to avoid downtime. For family households or home businesses printing a mix of photos, school projects, and documents, choosing a multi-cartridge bundle pack represents the best method to manage ongoing costs. Buying these cartridges as a combined bundle reduces the overall price per cartridge compared to buying each colour individually. All items are backed by a reliable manufacturer warranty.
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Pro Tip
Always ensure you do not confuse the two different black cartridges when placing an order or installing them. The larger PGI-670 black cartridge will only fit into the wider black slot in the printhead carriage, while the slim CLI-671 black cartridge fits into the smaller slot alongside the cyan, magenta, and yellow cartridges. Forcing the wrong cartridge into the incorrect slot can cause physical damage to the printhead carriage assembly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a CLI-671XL cartridge in my printer if I previously used a standard CLI-671 cartridge?
Yes. The standard CLI-671 and the high-yield CLI-671XL cartridges share identical external physical dimensions. They fit into the exact same slots inside the printhead assembly, but the XL version contains a larger volume of ink to deliver a higher page output.
Why does my Canon PIXMA TS5060 have two separate black ink cartridges?
The printer uses a twin-tactical black ink system. The large PGI-670 cartridge contains pigment black ink, which is designed to sit on top of the paper fibers to create sharp, smudge-resistant text. The slim CLI-671 cartridge contains dye-based black ink, which sinks into glossy photo paper to deliver rich, deep blacks in images.
Will my printer still print if one of the colour cartridges is completely empty?
The printer will not allow you to bypass an empty cartridge error to print on plain paper. All five cartridges must contain a minimum level of ink and have working microchips installed for the printer to cycle. This protects the physical printhead nozzles from overheating and burning out when trying to print dry.
