SKU:

CS-CN-1200-MXL

Condition:

New (compatible)

OEM Part #:

PGI-1200XL

Color:

Magenta

Ink Type:

Pigment

Page Yield:

780 pages

Chip:

Yes — new compatible chip

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1 Year

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does magenta matter so much for presentations and logos?

Magenta carries the reds, pinks and purples in a company logo, a presentation title slide and a sales flyer. When it runs low, reds turn orange and branded material loses its punch. This PGI-1200XL magenta cartridge restores that channel with pigment ink tuned for sharp office color on plain paper.

Which MAXIFY models is this magenta confirmed for?

Compatibility is confirmed for the Canon MAXIFY MB2020, Canon MAXIFY MB2120, Canon MAXIFY MB2320 and Canon MAXIFY MB2720. Those are the only verified models. Match the name on your printer exactly before checking out.

What does the 780-page rating mean for color-heavy work?

The magenta rating is 780 pages under standard test conditions at low average coverage. A deck with bold title pages and full charts uses magenta much faster than a memo with a small red logo. Treat 780 pages as the XL comparison figure, then judge your real pace by the level in your own printer.

Reds on my printouts look orange — should I check magenta first?

Yes. Red is printed from magenta plus yellow, so a low magenta slot pulls reds toward orange and dulls purple headings. Run a nozzle check to confirm ink is flowing, then check the magenta level. Replacing this single slot usually fixes the shift without touching cyan or yellow.

Will my printer show the correct magenta level after install?

Yes. A new compatible chip is fitted, so the printer recognizes the cartridge and reports the magenta level normally. Push it in until it seats and wait for the start-up cycle to finish. If a firmware update ever prompts a warning, reseat the cartridge and restart the printer. Persistent problems are covered by the Lifetime Warranty.

Can I swap magenta on its own in the middle of a job?

Yes. Pause, replace only the magenta slot and resume — your PGI-1200XL Black, PGI-1200XL Cyan and PGI-1200XL Yellow cartridges stay untouched. A presentation deadline does not have to become a four-cartridge expense when only one color ran dry.

Is this an original Canon magenta cartridge?

No. It is a Clever Supplies compatible PGI-1200XL cartridge built to the same specification and yield as the original Canon version. It is labeled as compatible, filled with pigment ink and fitted with a new compatible chip, for routine presentations and proposals at a lower running cost.

How do I keep spare magenta ready for deadline weeks?

Keep the spare sealed, upright, at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. Do not break the seal until install day. If your team prints decks every week, consider the PGI-1200XL Set of 4 for a full refresh or the PGI-1200XL Set of 9 for shelf backup.

What if the new cartridge prints faint or streaky?

Confirm the seal is fully removed, the cartridge is seated and the printer finished its recognition cycle, then run the cleaning routine once. If output is still faint, the cartridge leaks or it is not recognized, stop troubleshooting and contact us — you are protected as described below.

What warranty and return window apply here?

This cartridge carries a Lifetime Warranty, and returns are covered for 1 Year. If it ever leaks, is not recognized or prints poorly, contact us and we will replace it or refund you. Have your order information ready so we can sort it out without delaying your next print run.