SKU:

CS-CN-1200-YXL

Condition:

New (compatible)

OEM Part #:

PGI-1200XL

Color:

Yellow

Ink Type:

Pigment

Page Yield:

935 pages

Chip:

Yes — new compatible chip

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1 Year

Frequently Asked Questions

Yellow runs out quietly — how will I notice it first?

Yellow rarely announces itself. Greens lose brightness, highlighted sections look flat, warning boxes fade and a chart feels off before any page looks truly broken. This PGI-1200XL yellow cartridge restores the lightest channel in your MAXIFY, the one behind highlights, greens and warm tones in everyday office color.

Which printers is this yellow cartridge verified for?

It fits the Canon MAXIFY MB2020, Canon MAXIFY MB2120, Canon MAXIFY MB2320 and Canon MAXIFY MB2720. Those four make up the complete verified list. Check the label on your printer before ordering.

How should I read the 935-page yellow yield?

The rating is 935 pages under standard test conditions. Yellow use depends heavily on what you highlight and chart: workbooks full of yellow callouts and green bars use it steadily, while plain text barely touches it. Use 935 pages as the XL benchmark, then trust the level indicator for your pattern.

Where does yellow show up in normal office printing?

Everywhere color needs warmth or emphasis: highlighter-style callouts, caution labels, spreadsheet shading, green chart segments and the warm side of logos in handouts. Without yellow, blues skew cold and greens collapse toward blue. Keeping this slot healthy keeps the whole color balance believable, even on mostly text pages.

Does this cartridge report its level through a chip?

Yes. It carries a new compatible chip, so the printer recognizes it and the yellow level reports normally. Install it firmly and allow the recognition cycle to complete. If a firmware update ever raises a warning, reseat the cartridge and restart the printer. If it still will not print, the Lifetime Warranty covers you.

Must I replace cyan and magenta when yellow is empty?

No. Swap yellow alone and leave the PGI-1200XL Black, PGI-1200XL Cyan and PGI-1200XL Magenta cartridges in place. Individual slots mean individual spending — you only buy the color that ran out.

Is this a genuine Canon cartridge?

No. This is a Clever Supplies compatible PGI-1200XL cartridge, made to the same specification and yield as the Canon original and labeled as compatible. It contains pigment ink and a new compatible chip. For highlighting, charts and daily color documents, it is the practical lower-cost way to keep yellow flowing.

What is the smartest way to avoid running out mid-report?

Check levels before a long color job, not during it, and keep one sealed spare when deadlines matter. Teams that refresh together use the PGI-1200XL Set of 4, while heavier users hold the PGI-1200XL Set of 9 as shelf stock. Store spares sealed and upright.

Why pigment yellow on a document printer?

Pigment ink sits crisply on plain paper, so yellow shading, highlighted backgrounds and chart fills stay clean-edged instead of soaking in and turning muddy. Your MAXIFY is built for office documents first, and pigment yellow matches that job: clear emphasis color that still looks professional in a filed report.

What coverage backs this yellow cartridge?

It is covered by a Lifetime Warranty, with returns for 1 Year. If the cartridge leaks, is not recognized or prints poorly, contact us and we will replace it or refund you. Keep your order details ready when you reach out, and we will get your color printing back on track.