SKU:

CS-CN-GI290-Y

Condition:

New (compatible)

OEM Part #:

GI-290

Color:

Yellow

Ink Type:

Dye

Volume:

70 ml

Page Yield:

7,000 pages

Chip:

No chip — refill bottle

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1 Year

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tell the yellow tank needs ink if the color is so faint?

Read the window markings, not the ink itself. The level line shows where the pale yellow surface sits against the printed scale, and a phone light across the window makes that line easier to spot. Checking on a schedule suits yellow best, because prints lose warmth gradually as it falls.

Which printers is this yellow bottle made for?

It is made for the Canon PIXMA G1200, Canon PIXMA G2200, Canon PIXMA G3200, Canon PIXMA G3202, Canon PIXMA G4200 and Canon PIXMA G4210. Those six are the complete verified list, also under Compatible Printers on this page.

What changes in a photo when yellow quietly runs low?

Greens shift toward blue because yellow no longer balances the cyan, oranges turn thin and rusty, and skin can look slightly green under indoor light. The photo still prints, which is why low yellow hides so well. A GI-290 refill restores the warm half of the palette.

What is the rated output of this bottle?

Canon rates the GI-290 yellow bottle at about 7,000 pages from a 70 ml dye fill. As with every color rating, that is a standardized estimate at light coverage, not a count of photo pages. A household printing full-page color finishes the bottle sooner. Use the figure to judge value against the original, not as your supply calendar.

Could I pour this into the yellow tank of a newer MegaTank?

No. GI-290 bottles are keyed to GI-290 tanks only. A newer MegaTank generation presents a different opening, and this bottle will not seat in it. That mechanical refusal protects both printers: no wrong-generation ink enters either system. If you upgrade printers later, expect to change bottle families with it.

How does the automatic stop help with a nearly invisible ink?

It removes the need to watch the level climb. Seat the inverted bottle in the yellow opening and the ink flows, then cuts off on its own at the full line. For the one color you cannot monitor by eye, that built-in stop is the difference between a calm refill and a spill. No squeezing is needed.

Is there a chip hidden in the bottle cap or base?

There is no chip anywhere in a GI-290 bottle. Nothing electronic passes between bottle and printer during a refill, so there is nothing to reset, recognize or update afterward. The experience is purely mechanical: open cap, fill tank, close cap.

How should yellow be stored between seasonal uses?

Sealed with its own cap, standing upright, in a cool place away from direct sunlight. Yellow sees seasonal spikes, so long quiet stretches are normal for this bottle. Upright storage protects the seal,.

What else should I check while the tank cover is open?

Glance across the whole row and note anything nearing its lower line: GI-290 Black, GI-290 Cyan and GI-290 Magenta. For a one-box answer to several low tanks, order the GI-290 Set of 4 instead of separate orders.

What coverage comes with this compatible yellow bottle?

It is a Clever Supplies compatible GI-290 bottle, filled to the original specification, and not a genuine Canon product. Every bottle is backed by a Lifetime Warranty covering leaks, failure and poor print quality, with replacement or refund if yours falls short. Returns are accepted for 1 Year.