SKU:

CS-CN-285-BKXL

Condition:

New Compatible

OEM Part #:

PG-285XL

Color:

Black

Ink Type:

Pigment

Page Yield:

Up to 400 pages (ISO/IEC 24711)

Chip:

Yes — new compatible chip; reports ink levels to the printer

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1-Year Free Returns

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages does the PG-285XL print?

Up to 400 pages, measured on the ISO/IEC 24711 pattern — Canon’s published rating for the PG-285XL. Real life varies with coverage, paper and cleaning cycles: dense photos can halve it, plain text memos can beat it.

Which printers does this fit?

It fits the PG-285 / CL-286 models: Canon PIXMA TS7720, Canon PIXMA TS7722 and Canon PIXMA TR7820. The full list is also under Compatible Printers on this page. Order by the code printed on your printer’s cartridge door — neighboring Canon families use similar shells with different codes and chips, and they are not interchangeable.

Will PG-285 cartridges fit the newer TR7120 or TS6520?

No — and this is the family’s one real trap. The 2025 models (Canon PIXMA TR7120, Canon PIXMA TS6520, Canon PIXMA TS4320) take a new PG-295 black. The color side carries over: the CL-286XL on this site fits both generations. But a PG-285 or PG-285XL black will not work in the PG-295 printers.

Does replacing the cartridge also renew the printhead?

On every FINE family the printhead is built into the cartridge itself. Fitting a fresh cartridge therefore fits a fresh printhead — the part that actually puts ink on the page. That is why a cartridge change clears the streaks, gaps and missing lines that repeated cleaning cycles leave behind on these printers, and why a "printhead error" on this platform is usually cured by the cartridge, not by a service part.

Will my printer recognize this cartridge?

This cartridge carries a new compatible chip, and the printer reads ink levels normally. If a recognition message appears, power the printer off, reseat the cartridge until it clicks, and restart before assuming the cartridge is faulty — on FINE models a half-seated cartridge is the most common cause. We do not promise recognition under every future firmware version; if a recognition problem cannot be cleared, the cartridge is covered by our Lifetime Warranty.

Why does my color cartridge run down when I only print black text?

These printers draw a small amount of ink from every cartridge during printing and cleaning cycles to keep the built-in printheads charged and clear — Canon states this in its own support answers. The color cartridge therefore falls slowly even on black-only work, and the printer will ask for a spent color cartridge to be replaced before it continues.

Is the PG-285XL ink pigment or dye?

Pigment. Canon specifies pigment black for the PG-285XL — it sits on the paper surface rather than soaking in, which is why text from these printers is crisp, water-resistant and does not smear under a highlighter. The matching tri-color cartridge carries the dye ink that handles photo color.

How do I install it?

Open the cover and wait for the carriage to stop at the replacement position. Push the lock lever, lift the spent cartridge out, and unpack the new one only when you are ready to fit it — remove the protective tape and cap without touching the printhead nozzles or the gold contacts. Seat the cartridge in the slot for its code (black on the left, color on the right on most models), lower the lock lever until it clicks, close the cover and let the printer charge the ink before printing.

What warranty covers this cartridge?

Our Lifetime Warranty: if the cartridge fails in normal use — leaks, is not recognized after the reseat steps, or stops printing well short of its rated yield — we replace it or refund it, for the life of the cartridge. Returns are free for the first year. The warranty is ours, not Canon’s; this is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge, clearly labeled compatible on the box and on this page, and it is not manufactured by Canon.

How should I store a spare cartridge?

Sealed in its pack, upright, at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. Do not open the pack until install day — the seal keeps the printhead nozzles from drying out. A FINE cartridge that sits opened for months can clog at the nozzle plate, which is the one failure a cleaning cycle cannot always reverse.