SKU:

CS-CN-2200-MXL

Condition:

New (compatible)

OEM Part #:

PGI-2200XL

Color:

Magenta

Ink Type:

Pigment

Page Yield:

1,295 pages

Chip:

Yes — new compatible chip

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1 Year

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do logos and charts shift color when magenta fades?

Magenta builds the reds, pinks and purples in a document, so it quietly controls how a logo, a pie chart segment or a sale banner looks. As it runs down, reds go orange, purples turn blue and skin tones look cold. One ingredient of the mix is simply missing.

How long should one magenta cartridge last in normal office use?

This PGI-2200XL magenta cartridge is rated at 1,295 pages, the lowest rating of the four colors in this family. That reflects how the standard test pages use magenta, not an underfill. An office printing red-heavy marketing sheets will cycle this slot faster than one printing mostly invoices, so follow the reported level.

Is the color in this cartridge pigment based?

Yes. It is pigment ink, filled to the original specification for this family. Pigment magenta keeps a firm edge on plain paper, so red headings, chart segments and stamped-style notices look solid instead of fuzzy. It pairs cleanly with the pigment black in the same printer.

Which printers take this magenta cartridge?

The verified models are the Canon MAXIFY MB5020, Canon MAXIFY MB5120, Canon MAXIFY MB5320, Canon MAXIFY MB5420, Canon MAXIFY iB4020 and Canon MAXIFY iB4120. No other MAXIFY models are listed for this cartridge.

Does the chip report the magenta level like the original does?

Yes. Each cartridge carries a new compatible chip, and the printer reads the magenta level from it in the normal display. No workaround is needed for everyday printing. If a future Canon firmware update changes recognition, contact us instead of discarding the cartridge, because recognition problems are covered by the warranty.

Do I replace all four colors when magenta runs out?

No. Replace the magenta slot on its own and let the other cartridges finish their supply. For shelf restocking, the companion singles are PGI-2200XL Black, PGI-2200XL Cyan and PGI-2200XL Yellow. A full refresh in one box is the PGI-2200XL Set of 4.

How is this cartridge labeled so I do not mix up the slots?

The family code is the same on every color, so go by the color name printed on the cartridge: this one is the magenta PGI-2200XL. Before you break the seal, match that word to the low slot on the printer. A cartridge opened by mistake cannot go back into tidy shelf stock.

Is this an original Canon product?

No, and we label it plainly as a compatible. It is a Clever Supplies cartridge built to the same PGI-2200XL specification and rated yield as the Canon original, sold at a lower price. Across a year of replacements on shared printers, that difference adds up.

How should I store the next magenta cartridge before I need it?

Leave it in its individual seal and keep it with the printer supplies, ready for the day the level warning appears. A sealed spare is cheap insurance against a half-finished batch of flyers. Open it only at install time.

What protection backs this purchase?

The cartridge is covered by a Lifetime Warranty, not a short introductory promise. If it leaks, is not recognized or prints poorly, we replace it or refund you. Returns are open for 1 Year, so you judge it on real documents over real weeks, not on a single test page.