Cannon Ink 275 276 Combo Pack for Canon Printers - Smart Chip Ink

Our review of the Cannon Ink 275 276 combo pack finds it best suited for home and small office users who want a cost-effective replacement for Canon PIXMA printers and an easy way to monitor remaining ink. The single biggest reason to consider this pack is the built-in smart chip that displays ink volume, which removes guesswork and helps plan reorders. While quality varies by batch, the pack offers high page yields and clear color output for everyday documents and photos when it works as intended.

Key Features

• Smart chip: A built-in smart chip reports the remaining ink level so users can anticipate replacements rather than being surprised mid-print.
• Premium remanufactured ink: Formulated to produce vivid colors and readable text that lasts for routine printing tasks and photo prints.
• High page yield: The black 275xl yields about 460 pages and the 276xl color yields about 410 pages at 5% coverage, reducing frequency of replacements for typical use.
• Compatibility: Designed as replacements for Canon PIXMA TS3500, TS3522, TS3720 and TR4700 series printers for straightforward installation.
• Quality control: Each combo pack is tested in a facility with strict quality checks to reduce failure rates and ensure consistent performance.

Who It's For

This combo pack is aimed at home users, students and small offices running compatible Canon PIXMA models who need a budget-friendly replacement with clear ink-level visibility. The smart chip makes it practical for people who prefer planning cartridge purchases rather than emergency replacements.

Users who need archival-grade photo prints, the absolute highest color fidelity, or guaranteed OEM support should consider original cartridges instead. Also, several customers reported occasional compatibility or longevity issues, so those needing perfectly predictable results for critical jobs should test a pack first.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Good value for money with more ink per pack compared with typical single cartridges.
• The smart chip provides readable ink volume information to reduce surprises.
• High page yield figures for routine black and color printing at low coverage.
• Works well and fits correctly in many Canon PIXMA models when compatible.

Cons

• Mixed reports on ink life and color quality mean some users may see early depletion or less-saturated color.
• Occasional compatibility issues have been reported on certain printers, so results are not universally consistent.

Specifications

Brand	J2INK
Compatible cartridges	Replacement for PG-275 / CL-276 (275xl black, 276xl color)
Compatible printers	Canon PIXMA TS3500, TS3522, TS3520, TS3720, 3722, TR4700, TR4720, TR4722
Page yield	Approx. 460 pages (black 275xl), 410 pages (color 276xl) at 5% coverage
Package contents	2 remanufactured cartridges (1 black PG-275, 1 color CL-276) and installation guide
Special feature	Built-in smart chip to display ink volume

Our Verdict

The Cannon Ink 275 276 combo is a practical, value-focused option for home and small office users of compatible PIXMA printers who want clear ink level feedback and higher page yields. It represents good value when it performs as expected, but buyers should be aware of mixed reports on ink life and occasional compatibility quirks and test a pack before relying on it for critical print runs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will these cartridges show ink levels on my printer?
Yes, the included smart chip reports ink volume so most compatible printers will display remaining levels.

Do these replace Canon PG-275 and CL-276 originals?
Yes, this combo pack is a replacement for PG-275 (black) and CL-276 (color) cartridges for the listed PIXMA models.

How many pages can I expect from one pack?
Estimated yields are about 460 pages for the 275xl black and 410 pages for the 276xl color at 5% coverage.