SKU:

CS-CN-72-Y

Condition:

New (compatible)

OEM Part #:

PGI-72

Color:

Yellow

Ink Type:

Pigment

Page Yield:

525 pages

Chip:

Yes — new compatible chip

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1 Year

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does yellow deserve attention when it is the palest ink in the printer?

Because it quietly decides warmth and green. This PGI-72 yellow builds every warm tone with magenta and every green with cyan, and on its own it carries highlights, lemons, brass, and sunlit grass.

Which printer does this yellow cartridge fit?

It fits the Canon PIXMA PRO-10, the only printer listed for it. The PRO-10's ten-tank lineup gives yellow its own slot and its own chip, like every other color in the system. Smaller PIXMA printers do not take this tank even when the color name matches. The model is confirmed under Compatible Printers on this page.

How does yellow shape greens and warm light?

Green is cyan plus yellow, so the balance between this tank and PGI-72 Cyan decides whether foliage reads as fresh spring green or as teal. Warm light is magenta plus yellow, so golden-hour scenes lean on it just as heavily. Checking yellow early saves chasing the other colors in the wrong order.

What yield is listed for this cartridge?

The rating is 525 pages against the original specification. As with every PRO-10 tank, paper size and coverage outweigh the headline figure in daily use. Rely on the printer's per-tank level report for timing, and use the 525-page rating as the fair comparison point against the original cartridge.

Will the PRO-10 recognize this compatible yellow?

Yes. It carries a new compatible chip, so the printer recognizes it and reports the yellow level normally. If the cartridge remains unrecognized, leaks, or prints poorly, it is covered by the Lifetime Warranty, and contacting us gets you a replacement or refund without a long troubleshooting routine.

My greens have turned bluish. Should I look at yellow first?

Yes, alongside a nozzle check. A broken band means yellow is not reaching the paper evenly, and one cleaning usually restores it. If the band is solid, the next suspects are a paper-profile mismatch in the driver and an aging PGI-72 Photo Cyan contribution in pale areas, not the yellow tank itself.

Does yellow fade prints faster than the other colors?

No. This tank uses pigment ink filled to the original specification, like the rest of the lineup. How any print ages depends on light, paper, and framing as much as on any single color. What you can control is balance: a complete, healthy yellow keeps greens and warm tones correct on the day the print is made and judged.

Can I replace yellow alone, mid-set?

Yes. All ten PRO-10 tanks are independent, so an empty yellow never forces a wider change. Photographers printing landscapes often find yellow, cyan, and photo black moving fastest and keep those three as singles, refreshing everything else through the PGI-72 Set of 10 only occasionally.

Is this an original Canon yellow?

No. It is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge built to the same PGI-72 specification. For a ten-tank printer, that honesty plus the lower per-tank cost is what makes single-color restocking practical.

What warranty and returns come with it?

Every Clever Supplies inkjet cartridge carries a Lifetime Warranty: if this tank leaks, is not recognized, or prints poorly, contact us and we will replace it or refund you. The return period is 1 Year. Store spares sealed, upright, and out of direct sunlight and heat.