260XL 261XL Replacement Ink Cartridges for Canon - High Yield Pack

In this review the 260XL 261XL Replacement Ink Cartridges are evaluated for home and small office users who need reliable, high-yield replacements for Canon 260 and 261 cartridges. The two-cartridge pack includes one PG-260XL black and one CL-261XL tri-color cartridge and delivers the clearest reason to buy: noticeably higher page yield than standard cartridges while remaining fully compatible with a range of Pixma printers. The reviewer found installation straightforward and the upgraded intelligent chip useful for tracking levels, making this set a sensible pick for people who print regularly but do not require original manufacturer pricing.

Key Features

• Package contents: Comes with one PG-260XL black and one CL-261XL tri-color cartridge plus a user manual, offering an immediate two-cartridge replacement out of the box.
• High page yield: The black cartridge yields about 600 pages and the tri-color about 400 pages at 5% coverage, reducing the frequency of replacements for routine printing.
• Wide printer compatibility: Works with multiple Canon Pixma models such as TS6420a, TS6400, TR7000 and TS5320, making it a flexible option for households with compatible printers.
• Intelligent chip: The upgraded chip reports ink levels and recognizes the printer after installation, simplifying monitoring and ensuring proper communication with the device.
• Quality control: Each cartridge is tested before shipping, which helps ensure working condition and reduces the chance of receiving a defective unit.

Who It's For

This cartridge pack is best suited to home users, students, and small office environments that print documents and occasional color pages and prefer to keep running costs lower while maintaining adequate page yield. The higher yield black cartridge especially benefits anyone who prints text-heavy documents in bulk.

Those who require the absolute highest color fidelity for professional photo production or need manufacturer warranty coverage tied to original cartridges should look elsewhere; this replacement set is focused on compatibility, yield and value rather than matching factory photo-quality inks.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Higher page yield than standard cartridges lowers replacement frequency for typical document printing.
• Upgraded intelligent chip allows ink level tracking and immediate printer recognition after installation.
• Includes both black and tri-color cartridges in one package for convenient replacements.
• Undergoes quality control testing to reduce the likelihood of defective cartridges arriving.

Cons

• Not optimized for professional photo work where OEM photo inks may offer finer color accuracy.

Specifications

Brand	ALLWORK (replacement)
Included cartridges	1x PG-260XL black, 1x CL-261XL tri-color
Black page yield	Approximately 600 pages at 5% coverage
Color page yield	Approximately 400 pages at 5% coverage
Compatibility	Canon Pixma TS6420a, TS6400, TS6420, TR7000, TR7020, TR7022, TS5300, TS5320
Chip	Latest upgraded intelligent chip for ink level tracking

Our Verdict

The 260XL 261XL replacement pack is a practical, cost-conscious choice for everyday printing needs in homes and small offices. It pairs higher-than-standard page yields with an upgraded smart chip for ink monitoring, making it good value for users who want reliable compatibility and fewer cartridge changes without paying original manufacturer prices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will these cartridges show ink levels in my printer?
Yes, the pack uses an upgraded intelligent chip designed to report ink levels and recognize compatible printers after installation.

How many pages can I expect from each cartridge?
The PG-260XL black yields about 600 pages and the CL-261XL color yields about 400 pages at 5% coverage.

Are these cartridges compatible with my Pixma printer?
They are compatible with a range of Canon Pixma models including TS6420a, TS6400, TR7000, TR7020, TR7022, TS5300 and TS5320.