SKU:

CS-CN-42-Y

Condition:

New (compatible)

OEM Part #:

CLI-42

Color:

Yellow

Ink Type:

Dye

Page Yield:

284 pages

Chip:

Yes — new compatible chip

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1 Year

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do green landscapes seem to drain the yellow tank so fast?

Because green is built, not loaded. In the Canon PIXMA PRO-100, this CLI-42 yellow cartridge mixes with cyan to make every green in grass, leaves, and hillsides, and with magenta for oranges and warm reds. A foliage-heavy landscape therefore calls on yellow across most of its area, even where no object looks yellow.

Which printer does this yellow cartridge fit?

The Canon PIXMA PRO-100 is the only compatible printer; the full list under Compatible Printers on this page has that one model. Yellow tanks from other PIXMA families are not CLI-42 and will not serve, however similar they look. Check the family name on your current tank before ordering.

How far does the 284-page rating really go?

About 284 pages is the standardized figure. Sunlit meadows, autumn scenes shot for their golds, and warm product photos all lay yellow down generously, so subject choice moves real consumption a long way in either direction. Treat the rating as a comparison tool, and check the displayed level before a green or warm series.

What cast appears across a print when yellow runs low?

Images drift blue and magenta. Greens turn cold and teal-like, warm sunlight loses its glow, and oranges flatten toward red-brown. Because yellow touches so many mixtures, its shortage rarely looks like a missing color; it looks like the whole photograph was taken on a colder day. That broad, cool shift is your signal.

What is yellow's role in bright, warm highlights?

Beyond greens, yellow warms pale highlights — sunlit white walls, blonde hair, sand, and morning light on pale stone all lean on small amounts of it, balanced by CLI-42 Photo Magenta. Without that warmth, bright areas read sterile and blue. This quiet work is why yellow falls noticeably during high-key sessions too.

Will the printer recognize this cartridge and track its level?

Yes. A new compatible chip is fitted, so the PRO-100 recognizes the tank and reports levels normally, with no workaround needed for everyday printing. If a Canon firmware update is followed by a recognition warning, reseat the cartridge and restart once. A warning that survives that step is covered by the lifetime warranty.

Can I replace yellow alone, or should the warm colors go together?

Alone. Replace the slot that reports low and leave healthy tanks in place. While ordering, photographers often glance at CLI-42 Magenta, yellow's partner in oranges and reds, and CLI-42 Cyan, its partner in greens — checking a level costs nothing, but changing a tank that still has ink does.

Is this an original Canon yellow cartridge?

No — it is a Clever Supplies compatible CLI-42 cartridge, filled with dye ink and built to the original specification, which is why it costs less. If the whole color set is aging together, the CLI-42 Set of 8 replaces yellow and all seven other tanks in one purchase, each sealed separately for gradual installation.

What happens if this cartridge leaks or prints badly?

The Lifetime Warranty applies: we replace or refund a cartridge that leaks, is not recognized, or prints poorly, and returns are open for 1 year. Mention the color behavior you saw when you contact us — greens turning teal, for instance — because that detail confirms quickly whether the tank caused the problem.