SKU:

CS-CN-72-CO

Condition:

New (compatible)

OEM Part #:

PGI-72

Color:

Chroma Optimizer

Ink Type:

Pigment

Page Yield:

525 pages

Chip:

Yes — new compatible chip

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1 Year

Frequently Asked Questions

If it lays down no color, what does Chroma Optimizer actually do?

This PGI-72 cartridge holds a clear optimizer, not a colored ink. With an even clear coat, gloss stays consistent across the whole sheet and the image reads as one surface.

When will I notice its effect most?

Look at a glossy portrait or a still life with deep shadows next to bright highlights, then tilt it toward the light. Uneven gloss and bronzing, where dark areas take on a metallic sheen at an angle, are exactly what this tank is there to reduce.

Which printer takes this cartridge?

Only the Canon PIXMA PRO-10 is listed for it. It does not fit printers that use fewer colors, even within the PIXMA range.

Why does the printer stop when this clear tank runs out?

Because the printer treats it as a required part of a glossy print, not as an optional extra. If the optimizer is empty, the finish the driver promised for that paper type cannot be completed evenly, so the printer asks for a replacement instead of sending out a patchy sheet.

How fast does it get used up?

It is rated at 525 pages, but real use depends almost entirely on paper choice and image area, not on how colorful the image is. That is why two PRO-10 owners can see very different life from the same tank.

Does it carry a chip like the colored tanks?

Yes. It carries a new compatible chip, and the printer recognizes it and tracks its level just as it does for a color. Persistent recognition failure, leaking, or poor printing is covered by the Lifetime Warranty, so you are not left troubleshooting a defective tank on your own.

Can I print without it to save money?

The printer and driver decide where the optimizer is applied for the selected paper, so there is no supported saving in skipping a required tank, and running a slot empty risks an uneven finish on the work you care most about. A better way to control cost is to match paper honestly: save glossy stock for final prints, proof on cheaper paper, and restock this tank alongside PGI-72 Photo Black and PGI-72 Gray, which glossy photo work also uses steadily.

How is it different from a clear coat I spray on myself?

It is applied by the printer, in register with the image, as part of the print itself. You simply replace the tank when the printer reports it low, exactly as you would a color.

Is it an original Canon product?

No. This is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge built to the same PGI-72 specification and filled to the original specification. It sits in the same slot and reports its level the same way. Owners who print the full glossy workflow often keep it with the rest of the lineup in the PGI-72 Set of 10, while owners who replace it more often than the colors buy it as this single so the other nine tanks are not replaced early.

What warranty and return period apply?

It carries the Clever Supplies Lifetime Warranty that covers every inkjet cartridge we sell: if it leaks, is not recognized, or performs poorly, we replace it or refund you. The return period is 1 Year. Store a spare sealed and upright at room temperature, away from sunlight.