https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/PIXMA-TS6520-doesn-t-accept-new-cartridge/m-p/588460#M83591 <P>Greetings ,</P> <P>Are you using Canon inks or third party?&nbsp; While it's permissible to use third-party inks, sometimes their quality can be questionable.</P> <P>Start by removing the black ink cartridge from the printer.&nbsp; Make sure you have removed all of the tapes from the cartridge.&nbsp; Make sure the contacts on the printer cartridge are clean.&nbsp; Also inspect the cartridge receptacle on the printer. Make sure its contacts are clean.&nbsp; With the printer powered off, you can use a Q-Tip with alcohol but be gentle.&nbsp;&nbsp;</P> <P>Unplug the printer from power, press and hold the power button for 15 seconds.&nbsp; Now reconnect the printer to power and reinsert the cartridge until it clicks and locks in place.&nbsp; Turn the printer on.&nbsp; Results?&nbsp;</P> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:08:29 GMT shadowsports 2026-03-02T14:08:29Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/PIXMA-TS6520-doesn-t-accept-new-cartridge/m-p/588386#M83590 <P>TS6520. I just bought. I ran out of b lack ink. When I replaced the cartridge I was told I didn't have a black cartridge. I tried another new cartridge and got the same message</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:32:47 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/PIXMA-TS6520-doesn-t-accept-new-cartridge/m-p/588386#M83590 proctorsan 2026-03-04T14:32:47Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/PIXMA-TS6520-doesn-t-accept-new-cartridge/m-p/588460#M83591 <P>Greetings ,</P> <P>Are you using Canon inks or third party?&nbsp; While it's permissible to use third-party inks, sometimes their quality can be questionable.</P> <P>Start by removing the black ink cartridge from the printer.&nbsp; Make sure you have removed all of the tapes from the cartridge.&nbsp; Make sure the contacts on the printer cartridge are clean.&nbsp; Also inspect the cartridge receptacle on the printer. Make sure its contacts are clean.&nbsp; With the printer powered off, you can use a Q-Tip with alcohol but be gentle.&nbsp;&nbsp;</P> <P>Unplug the printer from power, press and hold the power button for 15 seconds.&nbsp; Now reconnect the printer to power and reinsert the cartridge until it clicks and locks in place.&nbsp; Turn the printer on.&nbsp; Results?&nbsp;</P> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:08:29 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/PIXMA-TS6520-doesn-t-accept-new-cartridge/m-p/588460#M83591 shadowsports 2026-03-02T14:08:29Z