SKU:

CS-CN-72-M

Condition:

New (compatible)

OEM Part #:

PGI-72

Color:

Magenta

Ink Type:

Pigment

Page Yield:

525 pages

Chip:

Yes — new compatible chip

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1 Year

Frequently Asked Questions

What does full-strength magenta bring to PRO-10 prints?

Magenta is the warm engine of this printer. When it fades, warm subjects are the first to look flat, even if every other tank is full.

Which printer does this magenta fit?

The only listed printer is the Canon PIXMA PRO-10. Check the printer name and the slot label together before installing. The model is also listed under Compatible Printers on this page, which is the list to trust if a marketplace listing claims wider compatibility.

How do magenta and photo magenta divide the work?

By image brightness. This full-strength tank handles saturated color and darker tones, while PGI-72 Photo Magenta handles the palest pinks and highlight detail, where full-strength dots would show as grain. Replace whichever tank reports low; they empty at different rates depending on your subjects.

Why do portraits expose a weak magenta first?

Skin sits in the range our eyes judge most strictly. If portraits suddenly look off, run a nozzle check before editing your files to compensate. Correcting a hardware shortage in software only spreads the error to every other color in the image.

How many pages is this cartridge rated for?

The listed rating is 525 pages against the original specification. Use the rating to compare cartridges on equal terms, and judge your own restock timing by the subjects you print most, which the printer reports tank by tank.

Does the printer recognize this compatible tank normally?

Yes. A new compatible chip is fitted, so the PRO-10 recognizes the cartridge and reports its level like an original. If a warning appears after a Canon firmware update, reseat the cartridge and restart the printer, which clears most false messages. A tank that still refuses to be recognized, leaks, or prints poorly is covered by the Lifetime Warranty. Contact us rather than forcing repeated cleaning cycles, which waste the other nine inks.

My reds look orange. Should I replace magenta straight away?

Not before a two-minute check. Print a nozzle test and look at the magenta band. If the band is broken or missing, run one cleaning, then retest. Also glance at PGI-72 Yellow: reds are magenta plus yellow, so a weak yellow can push reds in the opposite direction and mislead your diagnosis.

Is this a genuine Canon magenta?

No. It is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge built to the same PGI-72 specification and filled with pigment ink to the original specification. It is clearly sold as a compatible, not as Canon stock and not as a refill. Photographers who shoot warm subjects heavily often stock this single alongside PGI-72 Cyan for the opposite side of the color wheel, then take the PGI-72 Set of 10 only when a full ten-tank refresh is due.

Can I swap it on its own, or should colors be changed together?

On its own. Independent tanks are the whole point of the PRO-10 design: one empty color never obliges you to replace nine part-used ones. Mis-slotting is prevented by the labeled slots, but a calm check of the label before you push it home avoids a wasted prime cycle.

What warranty and returns cover this cartridge?

A Lifetime Warranty covers every Clever Supplies inkjet cartridge, including this one: leaking, non-recognition, and poor printing are all grounds for replacement or refund when you contact us. The return window is 1 Year.