SKU:

CS-CN-72-MBK

Condition:

New (compatible)

OEM Part #:

PGI-72

Color:

Matte Black

Ink Type:

Pigment

Page Yield:

525 pages

Chip:

Yes — new compatible chip

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1 Year

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does this printer carry a matte black as well as a photo black?

Because black behaves differently on matte and glossy paper. Portraits on matte stock, exhibition prints, and text on plain matte paper all draw on this tank. It is a working black for matte workflows, not a spare copy of the other black.

Which papers will draw on the matte black tank?

Matte photo papers, fine-art and rag papers, and plain paper settings route black through this tank, while glossy settings route it through photo black instead. The driver makes that choice from the paper type you select, so the setting and the loaded sheet must agree.

Which printer uses this matte black?

The Canon PIXMA PRO-10 is the only printer listed for this cartridge. Its ten-slot LUCIA pigment lineup is the reason two blacks exist side by side at all. This tank belongs in the slot labeled for matte black; it is not interchangeable with PGI-72 Photo Black even though the two cartridges look alike at a glance.

What do deep matte blacks look like when this tank is healthy?

Because matte paper shows no gloss to help it, density has to come from the ink itself. That is the job this formulation is made for, and why matte specialists watch this tank closely.

What is the rated yield?

It is rated at 525 pages against the original specification. Large dark images also use far more black than pale ones. The printer reports this tank separately, so let its own level, not an average, tell you when to reorder.

Will the PRO-10 recognize this compatible matte black?

Yes. It is fitted with a new compatible chip, so recognition and ink-level reporting work as they do with an original tank. If it remains unrecognized, leaks, or prints poorly, the Lifetime Warranty covers it and we will replace it or refund you. Do not keep running cleaning cycles to work around a tank that will not register.

My matte prints look gray in the shadows. Is this tank empty?

Check the reported level and run a nozzle check first. A partly blocked matte black nozzle gives exactly that washed-out shadow, and one cleaning often restores it. If the nozzle pattern for matte black stays broken after cleaning, replace the tank; also confirm PGI-72 Gray is healthy, since matte shadows are built from both.

Can matte black and photo black be swapped to finish a job?

No, the slots and formulations differ. The economical answer is to keep a sealed spare of the black your main paper uses; owners who print both surfaces heavily often restock both blacks together with the PGI-72 Set of 10 when several other tanks are also low.

Is this matte black a Canon-made cartridge?

No. This is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge built to the same PGI-72 specification, filled with pigment ink to the original specification. It is not Canon-made and not a refilled original tank.

What cover and return period does it carry?

The Lifetime Warranty covers this cartridge against leaking, recognition failure, and poor print quality, with replacement or refund when you contact us. Returns run for 1 Year. Store an unopened spare upright and sealed, away from direct sunlight and heat.