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Canon PGI-270 Black Ink Cartridge for TS Series Printers

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Canon PGI-270 Black Ink Cartridge for TS Series Printers

Name: Canon PGI-270 Black Ink Cartridge for TS Series Printers
Brand: Canon
SKU: PGI-270 Pigment Black

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Canon PGI-270 pigment black ink cartridge delivers sharp, smudge-resistant text for PIXMA TS series printers.

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Overview

The Canon PGI-270 PGBK is a pigment black ink cartridge engineered for text-heavy document printing on Canon PIXMA TS series printers, including the TS5020, TS6020, TS8020, and TS9020. Pigment-based inks bond to paper fibers rather than soaking in, which produces sharper character edges and better resistance to water and smudging compared to dye-based inks. For everyday printing—reports, letters, forms, and similar documents—this translates to professional-looking output straight from a home or small-office printer.

As a genuine Canon cartridge, the PGI-270 is designed to work in harmony with Canon's print head technology, reducing the risk of clogs or misfires that can sometimes occur with third-party alternatives. Installation is tool-free: the cartridge clicks into its dedicated slot in the printer's carriage. Keep in mind that this is the standard-capacity version; users with higher monthly print volumes may find the PGI-270XL more economical on a per-page basis.

Key Features

Compatible with MG6820, MG6821, MG6822, MG5720, MG5721, MG5722, MG7720, TS5020, TS6020, TS8020, and TS9020 Printers.

Canon PGI-270 Pigment Black ink yields up to 300 pages.

The PGI-270 Pigment Inks deliver improved contrast and crisp text.

Smart LED lets you know when the ink is properly installed and which tank needs to be replaced.

Don’t be fooled by imposters - look for the Canon logo on all ink packaging to ensure you’re buying Genuine Canon Ink for outstanding quality and performance you can rely on.

Specifications

Brand

Canon

Model

PGI-270 PGBK

Ink Type

Pigment Black

Cartridge Yield

Standard Capacity

Compatible Printers

PIXMA TS5020, TS6020, TS8020, TS9020

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

Pigment-based ink produces sharp, dark text that resists smudging and water
Genuine Canon cartridge ensures reliable ink flow and print head compatibility
Easy snap-in installation with no tools required
Designed specifically for document and text output where crispness matters most

👎 Cons

Standard capacity yields fewer pages than the XL version, increasing cost per page for heavy printing
Only compatible with a limited range of PIXMA TS models, not the broader Canon printer lineup
Covers only pigment black; color and photo-black cartridges must be purchased separately
Higher per-page cost compared to third-party compatible cartridges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Canon printers are compatible with the PGI-270 PGBK cartridge?

This cartridge is compatible with the Canon PIXMA TS5020, TS6020, TS8020, and TS9020 printers.

Is the PGI-270 PGBK used for text printing or photo printing?

The PGI-270 uses pigment-based black ink, which is specifically optimized for crisp text and document printing. Canon's separate dye-based CLI ink cartridges handle photo printing in compatible models.

Is this the standard capacity or high-yield version?

The PGI-270 is the standard-capacity cartridge. Canon also offers the PGI-270XL high-yield version, which prints more pages per cartridge.

Can I install only this cartridge and print, or do I need other cartridges as well?

Most Canon PIXMA TS printers require all cartridge slots to be filled before they will print. You will typically need the accompanying CLI-271 color cartridges installed even if you only want to print black text.