SKU:

CS-CN-9-GY

Condition:

New (compatible)

OEM Part #:

PGI-9

Color:

Gray

Ink Type:

Pigment

Page Yield:

210 pages

Chip:

Yes — new compatible chip

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1 Year

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the gray cartridge add to a black and white print?

Gray is the tonal specialist in the ten-color PGI-9 LUCIA pigment system. Instead of building midtones only from black, the printer lays down true gray pigment, which produces smoother gradations, cleaner shadow steps and more neutral black and white photographs.

Which printers use this PGI-9 Gray cartridge?

The verified list is the Canon PIXMA iX7000, the Canon PIXMA MX7600, the Canon PIXMA Pro9500 and the Canon PIXMA Pro9500 Mark II. Compatibility is claimed only for those four models, and the full list is under Compatible Printers on this page.

How do gray, photo black and matte black divide the work?

Each covers a different band. PGI-9 Photo Black anchors deep shadows on glossy paper, PGI-9 Matte Black does the same job on matte stock, and gray fills the long middle stretch between them. That division is why monochrome prints from this system show detail in both dark coats and bright walls.

Can gray help with color prints too, or is it only for monochrome?

It helps color work as well. Gray stabilizes neutral areas inside a color image — concrete, silver objects, overcast skies and shadowed clothing — so they stay neutral instead of picking up a color cast from the surrounding hues. You may never see it working, but removing it would show immediately in those quiet tones.

What yield should I plan around for this tank?

Plan around about 210 pages at the ISO/IEC 24711 benchmark of roughly 5% coverage. Real use varies widely: a large monochrome exhibition print draws steadily on gray through every midtone, while mixed color printing sips it.

My black and white prints have a slight color tint — where do I start?

Start with a nozzle check to confirm the gray pattern prints complete, then verify the media type setting matches the paper, because a mismatched profile can push neutrals off balance.

Does the chip on this cartridge report gray levels accurately?

Yes. A new compatible chip is fitted to this PGI-9 cartridge, so the printer recognizes it and tracks ink levels as it does with the original. If a Canon firmware update ever changes that behavior and a warning appears, reseat the cartridge and restart the printer before assuming the tank is at fault.

When gray runs out, can the printer just use black instead?

No. The system is designed around all of its tanks being present and ready, and each slot has its own role in the tonal scale. Swapping in a black tank is physically the wrong cartridge for the gray slot. Replace gray with gray, and keep printing without asking the printer to improvise.

Is this an original Canon product?

No — it is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge built to the same PGI-9 specification, filled with pigment ink and rated at the same yield as the original Canon version. The saving comes from the compatible build, and the Lifetime Warranty from Clever Supplies stands behind it.

What cover comes with this gray cartridge?

It carries our Lifetime Warranty: if it leaks, prints poorly or is not recognized, we replace it or refund you. Returns are accepted for 1 Year. Photographers who print monochrome series often keep one spare gray and a PGI-9 Photo Cyan on hand so a tonal run is never interrupted mid-set.