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PIXMA TR8620a CLI 251 vs 281 Ink Cartridge Compatibility

marvineggert
Apprentice

I recently purchased a printer and find that it calls for CLI 281 cartridges.  Yet, when I go to a retail store, all the PIXMA cartridges are 251.  What is the difference?

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Tiffany
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So that the Community can help you better, we will need to know the exact model Canon printer
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Thank you!

My printer is a TR8620a

Thank you for the updated information! 

Your printer is NOT compatible with 251 inks. These are the ONLY inks your printer is compatible with: https://canon.us/3ipDm6u 

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