SKU:

CS-CN-72-GY

Condition:

New (compatible)

OEM Part #:

PGI-72

Color:

Gray

Ink Type:

Pigment

Page Yield:

525 pages

Chip:

Yes — new compatible chip

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1 Year

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a color printer need a dedicated gray tank?

Because building every neutral tone out of cyan, magenta, and yellow leaves a color cast waiting to happen. This PGI-72 gray tank gives the PRO-10 a true neutral ink, so shadows, mid-gray clothing, concrete, and overcast skies print gray instead of drifting green or magenta.

Where does gray show its value in color prints, not just black-and-white?

In the quiet parts of a color image. With a dedicated gray laying those areas down, the colored inks are freed for genuinely colored areas.

Which printer is this gray cartridge made for?

It is made for the Canon PIXMA PRO-10, the only printer listed for this cartridge. The PRO-10 carries three achromatic tanks in total, and this gray works between PGI-72 Photo Black and the highlights: black anchors the deepest shadows, gray carries the long middle scale, and together they produce the fine steps that a four-color printer has to fake with colored dots. No other printer model is claimed for this tank.

How does gray affect grain in midtones?

Midtones are where dot patterns show most. A diluted, neutral gray lays that same tone with finer, even dots, so skies, studio backgrounds, and portrait midtones look smoother.

What yield is listed for this tank?

The rating is 525 pages, measured against the original specification. Expect your gray use to follow your subject matter rather than the headline rating, and keep a spare if monochrome editions or portfolio prints are your main work.

Will my printer accept this compatible gray?

Yes. Each cartridge carries a new compatible chip, so the PRO-10 recognizes it and shows the gray level normally. If the cartridge is still not recognized or prints poorly after that, it is covered by the Lifetime Warranty, and we will replace it or refund you rather than leave you with an unusable tank.

My black-and-white prints have a slight tint. Is the gray tank the cause?

Possibly, but check the simple causes first. Run a nozzle check and clean if the gray band is missing. If gray is low, replacing it together with a check of PGI-72 Matte Black usually restores neutral balance faster than repeated test prints.

Can I keep printing color work if gray runs out?

In most cases the printer will ask for it first. Letting it run dry mid-print risks a visible shift in the shadow areas of that sheet. On a ten-tank printer the economical habit is to replace the single empty tank promptly; the other nine, including pricey colors, stay in place until their own turn comes.

Is this gray tank made by Canon?

No, it is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge built to the PGI-72 specification, with pigment ink filled to the original specification. It is not a refilled original. For monochrome specialists, buying gray as a single makes sense because it empties faster than colors like PGI-72 Red; for a full refresh of a printer that has sat idle, the PGI-72 Set of 10 replaces every slot at once and gives all ten tanks the same starting point.

What protection do I get if it fails?

The Lifetime Warranty covers leaking, recognition failure, and poor print quality for the life of the cartridge: contact us and we will replace it or refund you. Returns are open for 1 Year. Store spares sealed, upright, and out of direct sunlight and heat.