SKU:

CS-CN-65-C

Condition:

New (compatible)

OEM Part #:

CLI-65

Color:

Cyan

Ink Type:

Dye

Chip:

Yes — new compatible chip

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1 Year

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does cyan do the heaviest work in a photograph?

Skies, open water, glass, and blue-green landscapes. This CLI-65 cyan tank supplies the strong blue base in those areas, laying down saturated color where a print needs real depth. Paler passages belong to its lighter partner, so cyan matters most when blues are bold, not faint.

Can I install this tank in my printer?

Yes, if you print on the Canon PIXMA PRO-200 or the Canon PIXMA PRO-200S. Those are the two verified models for this family, and no other printer is claimed here. Check the model name on your machine first, because other Canon photo lines use different tank shapes and chips.

Why are there both cyan and photo cyan tanks?

One tank cannot do saturated color and delicate tint work equally well. Full cyan covers deep sky and water, while CLI-65 Photo Cyan steps in for lighter passages. Splitting the job lets the printer move from a pale horizon into rich blue without visible steps or a sudden jump in density.

My blues look dull and green — could cyan be low?

It could. When cyan runs low, blue areas lose their clean base and remaining colors pull the image toward green or muddy teal. Check the ink monitor and run a nozzle check first. If the cyan pattern is broken, replace this tank instead of pushing brightness in editing software.

How much ink is inside, with no page count quoted?

This is a 12.6 ml tank filled to the original specification. No page yield is published for this family, so we do not invent one. A full-bleed seascape uses cyan far faster than a portrait with one small patch of sky, making any single page estimate misleading anyway.

Will the printer read this tank's ink level?

Yes. A new compatible chip is fitted, so the printer recognizes the cartridge and reports its level normally. If a firmware update ever triggers a warning, reseat the tank and restart the printer, which clears most false alarms. A cartridge that still refuses to print is covered.

What kind of ink is it, and why for photos?

It is dye ink, part of the Chromalife 100+ system noted for this family. Dye inks blend smoothly and vividly, which is what cyan needs when it merges into greens, purples, and background tones without a hard edge. This is a photo cartridge first, not a document tank.

Must neighboring tanks change when cyan runs out?

No. Each slot is independent, so replace cyan alone and leave healthy tanks seated. Its closest working partners are CLI-65 Magenta and CLI-65 Yellow, plus the photo cyan above. Replacing one slot at a time also keeps a fresh tank from sitting open while others finish.

Is this a genuine Canon cartridge?

No. It is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge built to the CLI-65 specification, labeled as compatible and offered below the original price. It arrives individually sealed and drops into the same cyan slot. The value route is the point, with warranty support behind it if anything goes wrong.

What warranty and returns come with it?

Every Clever Supplies inkjet cartridge carries a Lifetime Warranty, and returns run for 1 Year. If this tank leaks, is not recognized, or prints poorly, contact us and we will replace it or refund you. Keep your order details handy so we can match the cartridge quickly.