# How to Replace Ink Cartridges in the Canon® PIXMA TR-8520 > The Canon® PGI-280 and CLI-281 ink cartridges work with a few different Canon PIXMA® “TR” and “TS” series printers: the Canon... Source: https://support.ldproducts.com/en_us/how-to-replace-ink-cartridges-in-the-canon(r)-pixma-tr-8520-BynTQKJLP Last updated: 2021-03-25T18:52:41.504Z The Canon® PGI-280 and CLI-281 ink cartridges work with a few different Canon PIXMA® “TR” and “TS” series printers: the [Canon PIXMA TS6120](https://www.ldproducts.com/Canon/Ink-Cartridge/PIXMA/TS6120/11631-Printer.html/?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&utm_medium=blog&utm_source=ldhelpcenter&utm_campaign=pixmatr8520:BynTQKJLP), [Canon PIXMA TS8120](https://www.ldproducts.com/Canon/Ink-Cartridge/PIXMA/TS8120/11632-Printer.html/?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&utm_medium=blog&utm_source=ldhelpcenter&utm_campaign=pixmatr8520:BynTQKJLP), [Canon PIXMA TS9120](https://www.ldproducts.com/Canon/Ink-Cartridge/PIXMA/TS9120/11633-Printer.html/?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&utm_medium=blog&utm_source=ldhelpcenter&utm_campaign=pixmatr8520:BynTQKJLP), [Canon PIXMA TR7520](https://www.ldproducts.com/Canon/Ink-Cartridge/PIXMA/TR7520/11624-Printer.html/?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&utm_medium=blog&utm_source=ldhelpcenter&utm_campaign=pixmatr8520:BynTQKJLP) and [Canon PIXMA TR8520](https://www.ldproducts.com/Canon/Ink-Cartridge/PIXMA/TR7820/11635-Printer.html/?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&utm_medium=blog&utm_source=ldhelpcenter&utm_campaign=pixmatr8520:BynTQKJLP).  In this short guide we will review the installation process for the Canon PIXMA TR8520 and touch on a few important cartridge features too.  Let’s start by taking a closer look at the cartridges. **Cartridge Specs** Canon offers six cartridges for this series, the PGI-280 black and CLI-281 cyan, magenta, yellow, photo black and photo blue.  The TS8120 and TS9120 printers are the only machines in the series that use the photo blue ink cartridge.  The rest of the above-mentioned cartridges are required in every printer. Cartridges are sold in a standard yield, high yield (XL) or extra high yield (XXL) cartridge size.  The higher yield cartridges are a better overall value in the long term if you print frequently, as they are filled with more ink.  Keep in mind that the black and photo black cartridge are not interchangeable.  The PGI-280 black cartridge is a much larger cartridge compared to the CLI-281 photo black and uses pigment ink to print black and white text.  The photo black cartridge is the same size as the other CLI-281 cartridges in the series and uses dye-based ink to produce more defined shades of black in your photos. To cut down on printing costs, consider buying alternative Canon PGI-280XL and Canon CLI-281XL compatible ink cartridges by [LD Products](https://www.ldproducts.com/Canon/Ink-Cartridge/PIXMA/TS6120/11631-Printer.html/?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&utm_medium=blog&utm_source=ldhelpcenter&utm_campaign=pixmatr8520:BynTQKJLP). __[![](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/5f1748b36b69540019712b20/1a83286eafc3f5c86188c60987f4652a.jpg)](https://www.ldproducts.com/?xid=tmd:blog:banner&utm_medium=blog&utm_source=ldhelpcenter&utm_campaign=everyday-low-prices:BynTQKJLP)__ **Standard Yield Cartridges** **PGI-280 Standard Yield Black (2075C001)** Page yield: approx. 200 pages OEM ink type: pigmented **CLI-281 Standard Yield Photo Black (2091C001)** Page yield: approx. 1,505 pages OEM ink type: dye based **CLI-281 Standard Yield Cyan (2088C001)** Page yield: up to 256 pages OEM ink type: dye based **CLI-281 Standard Yield Magenta (2089C001)** Page yield: up to 237 pages OEM ink type: dye based **CLI-281 Standard Yield Yellow (2090C001)** Page yield: up to 237 pages OEM ink type: dye based **CLI-281 Standard Yield Photo Blue (2088C001)** Page yield: up to 1,660 pages OEM ink type: dye based **High Yield Cartridges** **PGI-280XL High Yield Black (2021C001)** Page yield: approx. 400 pages OEM ink type: pigmented **CLI-281XL High Yield Photo Black (2037C001)** Page yield: approx. 2,280 pages OEM ink type: dye based **CLI-281XL High Yield Cyan (2034C001)** Page yield: up to 515 pages OEM ink type: dye based **CLI-281XL High Yield Magenta (2035C001)** Page yield: up to 474 pages OEM ink type: dye based **CLI-281XL High Yield Yellow (2036C001)** Page yield: up to 515 pages OEM ink type: dye based **CLI-281XL High Yield Yield Photo Blue (2038C001)** Page yield: up to 4,710 pages OEM ink type: dye based **Extra High Yield Cartridges** **PGI-280XXL Extra High Yield Black (1967C001)** Page yield: approx. 600 pages OEM ink type: pigmented **CLI-281XXL Extra High Yield Photo Black (1983C001)** Page yield: approx. 6,360 pages OEM ink type: dye based **CLI-281XXL Extra High Yield Cyan (1980C001)** Page yield: up to 820 pages OEM ink type: dye based **CLI-281XXL Extra High Yield Magenta (1981C001)** Page yield: up to 760 pages OEM ink type: dye based **CLI-281XXL Extra High Yield Yellow (1982C001)** Page yield: up to 824 pages OEM ink type: dye based **CLI-281XXL Extra High Yield Photo Blue (1980C001)** Page yield: up to 9,140 pages OEM ink type: dye based **Installing PGI-280 XL / CLI-281 XL Ink Cartridges** The installation steps below are for the Canon PIXMA TR-8520.  We recommend consulting your specific printer’s user guide if you own a different printer model, however, the steps should be similar across PIXMA “TR” and “TS” machines. 1. Lift up the entire scanner unit and wait for the carriage to center.  You can take out the cartridge you need to replace by gently pulling it up and out from the printer.  2. A message will appear on your printer’s display saying you can replace the cartridge.  3. Take your new cartridge out of the box.  Then, remove the orange tape on the top of the cartridge by gentling pulling up.  This will expose the vent hole on the cartridge so it can work properly in your machine. 4. Remove orange clip on the bottom of the cartridge.  This clip protects the cartridge while it’s in transit and the cartridge will not fit into the printer if you leave this on.  It should come off with a twist.  5. Install the new cartridge in your machine. Double check to make sure you are installing the cartridge.  The “BK” on the cartridge should line up with the “BK” in the machine.  Line it up with the carriage in the machine and gently press on it so that it clicks in place. 6. Close up the front cover and you are ready to start printing! We hope you've found this installation guide useful!  If you have any questions about the installation process or about your PGI-280/CLI-281 ink cartridges, drop us a line in the comments, we'd be happy to help!