Canon 285XL and 286XL ink cartridges fit the PIXMA TR7820, TS7720, and TS7722. This guide covers compatible printers, standard and XL cartridge options, Starink page yields, and the difference between Black and Tri-color cartridges.
Starink remanufactured 2-Pack with one Black and one Tri-color cartridge. OEM chips included. Yields up to 900 Black pages and 750 color pages per cartridge.
Quick Answer: What Printers Use Canon 285XL and 286XL Ink?
Canon PIXMA TR7820, TS7720, and TS7722 use PG-285 Black and CL-286 Color cartridges, including the XL versions. Starink offers remanufactured 285XL Black and 286XL Tri-color replacements as a 2-Pack.
The Starink pack contains two cartridges, each with its original OEM chip installed. No chip transfer is required. Starink Black yields up to 900 pages and Tri-color up to 750 pages per cartridge. Original Canon XL cartridges are rated at approximately 400 pages each.
Complete Canon 285XL 286XL Compatible Printer List
The Starink 285XL 286XL 2-Pack fits these three U.S. printer models. If your printer was purchased outside the U.S., confirm its required cartridge numbers before ordering, as regional versions may use different cartridges.
Canon PG-285 and CL-286 Cartridge System
PG-285 is the Black cartridge family, and CL-286 is the Color cartridge family. The high-capacity versions may be labeled PG-285 XL, PG-285XL, or 285XL for Black, and CL-286 XL, CL-286XL, or 286XL for Tri-color.
These printers use one Black cartridge and one Tri-color cartridge. The Tri-color cartridge holds Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow in one unit. This is a two-cartridge system, not four separate Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow cartridges.
Canon 285 / 286 vs. 285XL / 286XL
Original Canon PG-285 and CL-286 are standard-capacity cartridges. PG-285 XL and CL-286 XL are the high-capacity versions. Starink offers remanufactured XL replacements for the same three printers.
Cartridge Option
Black Yield
Color Yield
Original Canon PG-285 / CL-286 standard
Approx. 180 pages
Approx. 180 pages
Original Canon PG-285 XL / CL-286 XL
Approx. 400 pages
Approx. 400 pages
Starink remanufactured 285XL / 286XL
Up to 900 pages
Up to 750 pages
The Canon figures apply to Original Canon cartridges, while the Starink figures apply to Starink remanufactured cartridges. Actual page yields vary with printing conditions.
Starink Canon 285XL 286XL Page Yields
Starink 285XL Black yields up to 900 pages, and Starink 286XL Tri-color yields up to 750 pages per cartridge. The 750-page figure applies to the single Tri-color cartridge, not to each of its three colors separately.
285XL Black: Up to 900 PagesOne Black cartridge for document text, forms, reports, and everyday home or office printing.
286XL Tri-color: Up to 750 PagesOne cartridge containing Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow for color documents, graphics, and photos.
Page yields are stated for each individual Starink cartridge. Adding the Black and Tri-color yields does not tell you how many pages the 2-Pack will print, since a page may use both cartridges. Actual results vary with page content, printer settings, print frequency, and maintenance cycles.
What Is in the Starink Canon 285XL 286XL 2-Pack?
The Starink 2-Pack contains one remanufactured 285XL Black cartridge and one remanufactured 286XL Tri-color cartridge. Both cartridges include their original OEM chips.
1 × Canon 285XL Black ReplacementUp to 900 pages. Original OEM chip already installed.
1 × Canon 286XL Tri-color ReplacementUp to 750 pages. Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow in one cartridge, with its original OEM chip installed.
Black and Tri-color Cartridges Explained
The 285XL is the Black cartridge, and the 286XL is the Tri-color cartridge. Tri-color means that Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow are contained in one cartridge rather than three separate cartridges.
Black and Tri-color can be replaced separately when needed. Because Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow share one cartridge, all three colors are replaced together. Printing results depend on the document, paper, settings, and printer condition.
What Is a Remanufactured Canon 285XL 286XL Ink Cartridge?
A remanufactured ink cartridge is a replacement cartridge that goes through a professional refurbishment, refilling, and testing process.
Starink remanufactured cartridges specifically reuse the original OEM chip, which is already installed and requires no chip transfer. These are Starink replacement cartridges, not new Original Canon cartridges.
Each Starink 285XL and 286XL cartridge comes with its original OEM chip already installed. There is no need to transfer a chip from your old cartridge.
Follow the installation instructions included with your cartridges. If the printer displays an error, note the exact message before troubleshooting. Always match the cartridge number to your printer, even when a chip is included.
How to Install Canon 285XL 286XL Ink Cartridges
Confirm that your printer is a PIXMA TR7820, TS7720, or TS7722 and uses PG-285 / CL-286 cartridges.
Turn on the printer and open the cartridge access area according to its manual.
Wait for the cartridge holder to stop moving before removing a cartridge.
Remove the replacement cartridge’s protective packaging and tape as directed by Starink. Avoid touching the contacts and nozzles.
Insert Black and Tri-color into their matching positions and secure them as directed in the printer manual.
Close the printer, follow any setup prompts, and print a test page.
If a Cartridge Is Not Recognized or Colors Look Wrong
Check the exact error message first. Confirm that you have the correct cartridges, remove any remaining protective tape, and make sure both cartridges are securely installed.
If colors are missing or incorrect, print the printer’s nozzle check or print-quality test first. Follow your printer’s maintenance instructions based on the test results. See Printer Printing Wrong Colors.
Still need help? Contact Starink with your order number, exact printer model, and a photo of the error or test page.
Starink 285XL 286XL vs. Original Canon and Other Replacement Ink
Before buying, compare cartridge numbers, printer compatibility, pack contents, chip details, and page yields. Check each listing for current pricing.
What Matters
Starink Canon 285XL 286XL OEM Chip Included
Original Canon XL
Other Replacement Options
Product Type
Remanufactured ink cartridges
Original Canon ink cartridges
Check the listed cartridge family
Pack Contents
1 Black + 1 Tri-color
Check the selected Canon pack
Check included cartridges and colors
Chip
Original OEM chip included
Original Canon chip
Check the stated chip type
Installation
No chip transfer required
No chip transfer required
Check seller instructions
Listed Page Yield
Black: up to 900 pages; Tri-color: up to 750 pages
One 285XL Black cartridge and one 286XL Tri-color cartridge for Canon PIXMA TR7820, TS7720, and TS7722. Original OEM chips included; no chip transfer required. Starink Black yields up to 900 pages and Tri-color up to 750 pages per cartridge.
Starink Canon 285XL 286XL ink fits the U.S. versions of Canon PIXMA TR7820, TS7720, and TS7722 printers. Check your exact model and cartridge numbers before ordering.
What is included in the Starink 285XL 286XL 2-Pack?
The Starink 2-Pack contains one remanufactured 285XL Black cartridge and one remanufactured 286XL Tri-color cartridge. Both include their original OEM chips.
How many pages does Starink 285XL Black print?
Starink remanufactured 285XL Black yields up to 900 pages per cartridge. Actual results vary with content, settings, maintenance, and usage.
How many pages does Starink 286XL Tri-color print?
Starink remanufactured 286XL Tri-color yields up to 750 pages per cartridge. This is the yield of one Tri-color cartridge, not 750 pages per individual color.
What is the Original Canon 285XL 286XL page yield?
Original Canon PG-285 XL Black and CL-286 XL Color are each rated at approximately 400 pages. These Original Canon figures are separate from Starink product yields.
What is the difference between Canon 285 and 285XL?
PG-285 is the standard-capacity Black cartridge; PG-285 XL is the high-capacity Black version. Both work with the three printer models listed in this guide.
What is the difference between Canon 286 and 286XL?
CL-286 is the standard-capacity Color cartridge; CL-286 XL is the high-capacity Color version. Both contain Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow in a single Tri-color cartridge.
Is Canon 286XL one cartridge or three cartridges?
Canon 286XL is one Tri-color cartridge containing Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow ink chambers. It is not three separate color cartridges.
Can Black and Tri-color be replaced separately?
Yes. The printer uses separate Black and Tri-color cartridges, so either cartridge can be replaced when needed. The colors inside the Tri-color cartridge are replaced together.
Do Starink 285XL 286XL cartridges include OEM chips?
Yes. Starink remanufactured 285XL and 286XL reuse their original OEM chips, which are already installed. No chip transfer is required.
What does remanufactured mean?
A remanufactured ink cartridge is a replacement cartridge that goes through a professional refurbishment, refilling, and testing process. Starink remanufactured cartridges reuse the original OEM chip, which is already installed, so no chip transfer is required.
Are Starink 285XL 286XL new Original Canon cartridges?
No. They are Starink remanufactured replacement cartridges with original OEM chips included. Canon and PIXMA names are used to identify compatible printers and cartridges.
Does the Canon PIXMA TR7820 use 285XL and 286XL?
Yes. The Canon PIXMA TR7820 supports the PG-285 XL Black and CL-286 XL Color cartridge family. Starink offers a remanufactured Black and Tri-color 2-Pack for this model.
Does the Canon PIXMA TS7720 use 285XL and 286XL?
Yes. The Canon PIXMA TS7720 supports the PG-285 XL Black and CL-286 XL Color cartridge family. Starink supplies remanufactured replacements with OEM chips included.
Does the Canon PIXMA TS7722 use 285XL and 286XL?
Yes. The Canon PIXMA TS7722 is included in the Starink 285XL 286XL compatible printer list. The pack includes one Black and one Tri-color cartridge.
Will these cartridges fit a printer bought outside the U.S.?
Compatibility is listed for U.S. printer models. For a printer purchased outside the U.S., confirm its required cartridge numbers with Starink before ordering.
What should I check if a cartridge is not recognized?
Check the cartridge numbers, remaining protective tape, and cartridge seating first. If the error remains, send Starink your full printer model and a photo of the exact message.
Canon and PIXMA names are used to identify compatible printers and cartridges. Starink is an independent replacement ink brand and is not affiliated with Canon.
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