SKU:

CS-CN-42-PM

Condition:

New (compatible)

OEM Part #:

CLI-42

Color:

Photo Magenta

Ink Type:

Dye

Page Yield:

169 pages

Chip:

Yes — new compatible chip

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1 Year

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Photo Magenta add that regular magenta cannot?

Regular magenta is too strong for the faintest warm tones. This CLI-42 Photo Magenta cartridge gives the Canon PIXMA PRO-100 a diluted warm ink for pale pinks, soft blossom, dawn light, and the bright side of skin tones. Those passages print smoothly instead of showing a visible dot pattern in the highlights.

Why does its 169-page rating deserve extra attention?

At about 169 pages, this is the lowest standardized rating among the family's individual cartridges. That does not make it a weak tank — ratings follow test patterns — but it makes this the level to check first before a portrait or wedding session. Running dry in warm highlights mid-session is an avoidable surprise.

Which printer and slot is Photo Magenta made for?

It fits the Canon PIXMA PRO-100 only, in its photo magenta slot. The Compatible Printers list on this page shows that single model for the entire family. Its full-strength partner is CLI-42 Magenta; the two are not interchangeable, and each reports its own level, so confirm the label on the tank you remove.

Where does this ink appear in portraits and everyday photos?

In the highlight half of warm subjects: cheeks and foreheads catching window light, pale lips, pink and peach fabrics, flower petals in bright sun, and the warm glow at a sunset's edges. Healthy photo magenta keeps those areas creamy and continuous; a fading tank makes them look chalky or faintly gray instead.

Photo Magenta is low, but regular magenta is full — can I keep going?

For the prints that matter, replace it. The printer cannot substitute full-strength magenta for the diluted one without changing how highlights are built, so large prints will show the gap in their palest warm areas. Swap this tank when its own slot reports low, before the session, rather than discovering it on a finished sheet.

Will the PRO-100 recognize this cartridge and show its level?

Yes, it is fitted with a new compatible chip and the printer tracks its level normally. Canon firmware updates can occasionally disturb recognition; if that happens, reseat the cartridge and restart the printer. If the warning remains, the lifetime warranty covers a replacement or refund — you do not need to solve a chip problem yourself.

Is this ink dye-based, like the rest of the family?

Yes, dye ink throughout the CLI-42 line suits photo papers and smooth highlight blending. Its pale-tone partners are CLI-42 Photo Cyan on the cool side and CLI-42 Photo Gray for bright neutrals; airy, high-key images draw on the whole light-ink group together, so photographers tend to check all three levels at once.

Single cartridge or the eight-pack for this color?

If only this slot is low, the single cartridge is the economical purchase. If several levels are down together, the CLI-42 Set of 8 includes Photo Magenta with all seven companions, each individually sealed so nothing opens early. Portrait-heavy users should keep one sealed spare regardless; this rating goes quickly in that work.

What warranty and returns cover Photo Magenta?

Every Clever Supplies inkjet cartridge carries a Lifetime Warranty: leaking, unrecognized, or poor-printing units are replaced or refunded, and returns are accepted for 1 year. This cartridge is a compatible built to the CLI-42 specification, not a Canon original. Tell us what the print looked like and we will sort it out under that coverage.