SKU:

CS-CN-72-R

Condition:

New (compatible)

OEM Part #:

PGI-72

Color:

Red

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 need a red tank when it already has magenta and yellow?

Because mixing magenta and yellow can only reach so far. With a true red ink, the printer prints that color directly instead of approximating it and losing its punch.

Where does the wider red gamut show up in real photographs?

The gain is not everywhere; a blue seascape gains nothing from this tank. It appears exactly where a photograph asks for more red than magenta and yellow can build, which is why the system carries it as a tenth color.

Which printer uses the red cartridge?

The Canon PIXMA PRO-10 is the only printer listed for this cartridge. Its ten-color LUCIA pigment lineup is one of the few desktop systems with a true red slot, alongside PGI-72 Magenta and PGI-72 Yellow rather than in place of them. Check the printer name before ordering, since red slots do not exist on smaller models.

Will every photograph benefit from this tank?

No, and that is expected. Images dominated by blue, green, or neutral tones may use very little red ink, so this tank often outlasts the primaries. Its value is concentrated in warm, saturated work. Let each tank's own reported level drive its replacement, as the printer intends.

What is the rated yield for red?

It is rated at 525 pages against the original specification, the same headline figure as the other single tanks in this family. Large paper sizes scale usage up across all colors. The rating lets you compare this cartridge with the original on equal terms; your subject matter sets the calendar for replacement.

Will the printer recognize this compatible red?

Yes. A new compatible chip is fitted, so the PRO-10 recognizes the cartridge and shows its level normally alongside the other nine. A cartridge that stays unrecognized, leaks, or prints poorly is covered by the Lifetime Warranty, and we will replace it or refund you on contact.

My deepest reds look dull. Is the red tank empty?

Check its reported level and the nozzle pattern for red first. Also view the print in neutral light, because warm indoor lighting flatters reds in a way daylight will not. If the band will not recover, replace the tank, and glance at PGI-72 Chroma Optimizer on glossy work, where an uneven finish can also mute saturated color.

Can magenta alone cover for red in a pinch?

It can print something, but not the same color. Since a single-tank swap is quick and the other nine tanks stay in place, there is little saved by working around an empty red on the prints where red is the whole point.

Is this a genuine Canon red cartridge?

No. It is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge built to the same PGI-72 specification, filled with pigment ink to the original specification, and sold as a compatible, not as Canon stock or a refill.

What protection covers this cartridge?

The Lifetime Warranty covers leaking, failure to be recognized, and poor print quality for every Clever Supplies inkjet cartridge, this one included, with replacement or refund when you contact us. Returns run for 1 Year. Because red can sit in storage longer than the fast-moving tanks, keeping it sealed until needed protects it best.