SKU:

CS-CN-2200-YXL

Condition:

New (compatible)

OEM Part #:

PGI-2200XL

Color:

Yellow

Ink Type:

Pigment

Page Yield:

1,520 pages

Chip:

Yes — new compatible chip

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1 Year

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is yellow the hardest color to judge by eye?

Pure yellow is so light on white paper that a page can look almost unchanged while the supply is nearly gone. You notice the shortage indirectly: greens lose freshness, oranges flatten and warm highlights in charts look dull. Watch the level on the printer display instead of waiting for a visible failure.

Which printers does this yellow cartridge fit?

It is verified for the Canon MAXIFY MB5020, Canon MAXIFY MB5120, Canon MAXIFY MB5320, Canon MAXIFY MB5420, Canon MAXIFY iB4020 and Canon MAXIFY iB4120. The same list appears under Compatible Printers on this page.

What page count is the yellow cartridge rated for?

The rating is 1,520 pages for this PGI-2200XL yellow cartridge, measured under the same standard conditions as the rest of the family. Your total depends on how much yellow your documents call for: highlighted forms and warm chart segments use it steadily, while text-only days barely touch it.

What do greens and warm tones lose when yellow runs short?

Yellow is a mixing color. With cyan it makes green, with magenta it makes red and orange, and alone it fills eye-catching highlights. Short on yellow, greens print blue-leaning, warm headers go pink and highlighted totals stop standing out. One slot corrects all three.

How can I tell yellow is low if prints still look bright?

Trust the printer, not the page. This cartridge carries a new compatible chip, so the yellow level reports on the display like the original. When it reads low, order then, even if output still looks acceptable. A shelf spare turns that moment into a quick swap.

Does this cartridge need a chip at all?

Yes, and one is fitted. The chip is new and compatible, and it lets the printer recognize the yellow PGI-2200XL and track its level for the life of the cartridge. No workaround is needed for everyday printing. If a firmware update ever causes a warning, reseat the cartridge and restart the printer.

Is this ink a good match for everyday office paper?

Yes. The ink is pigment based and filled to the original specification, so highlights, chart segments and table shading sit cleanly on plain paper beside pigment black text. On double-sided documents, that tidy edge keeps a highlighted figure readable from the front of the sheet instead of looking soft.

Can I buy yellow on its own, or only inside a set?

On its own. This page is the single yellow cartridge, the right buy when only that slot is low. The other singles are PGI-2200XL Black, PGI-2200XL Cyan and PGI-2200XL Magenta. If several slots are low, compare the PGI-2200XL Set of 4.

Is this a genuine Canon cartridge?

No. It is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge made to the same PGI-2200XL specification and rated yield as the Canon original, offered at a lower price. The distinction is stated on the label and on this page. You buy the specification, chip and fill, not the Canon name.

What warranty and returns cover the yellow cartridge?

A Lifetime Warranty covers it. If the cartridge leaks, is not recognized or prints poorly at any point, contact us and we will replace it or refund you. The return window is 1 Year, which suits a color that may wait sealed before its slot calls for it.