SKU:

CS-CN-9-PC

Condition:

New (compatible)

OEM Part #:

PGI-9

Color:

Photo Cyan

Ink Type:

Pigment

Page Yield:

210 pages

Chip:

Yes — new compatible chip

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1 Year

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a pale ink like photo cyan matter so much?

Photo cyan exists for the lightest parts of an image, where full-strength cyan would have to be sprayed in visibly sparse dots. As a lighter pigment, it can be laid down densely and evenly, so dawn skies, still water and soft backgrounds graduate smoothly instead of turning grainy. It is the gradient specialist on the cyan side of the ten-color PGI-9 LUCIA pigment system.

Which printers does the PGI-9 Photo Cyan cartridge fit?

The verified models are the Canon PIXMA iX7000, the Canon PIXMA MX7600, the Canon PIXMA Pro9500 and the Canon PIXMA Pro9500 Mark II. Only those four printers are claimed for this PGI-9 tank; the full list is under Compatible Printers on this page.

How do photo cyan and standard cyan share the work?

The printer blends them by tone: photo cyan dominates in highlights and gentle transitions, then standard PGI-9 Cyan takes over as blues deepen toward saturation. Each lives in its own slot, and neither can cover for the other — an empty photo cyan tank must be replaced with photo cyan to keep skies smooth.

My sky gradients show banding — is this cartridge involved?

It can be. Banding in pale blue areas is a classic sign that photo cyan is running low or a nozzle is partially blocked. Print a nozzle check and inspect that pattern first, run a cleaning cycle only if the pattern is broken, and confirm you are printing at a quality setting that uses the full ink set.

How many pages does one photo cyan tank deliver?

The quoted figure is about 210 pages under ISO/IEC 24711 conditions at around 5% coverage. Seascapes and large pale skies draw on this tank steadily, portraits use it gently in backgrounds and catchlights, and dark, saturated work barely touches it — so your real total will reflect what you actually print.

Does this cartridge come chipped for level reporting?

Yes. A new compatible chip is fitted, so the printer recognizes this PGI-9 cartridge and reports its ink level normally. If a Canon firmware update ever triggers a recognition message, reseat the cartridge and restart the printer. A tank that still refuses to work is covered by the Lifetime Warranty.

Which companions pair most closely with photo cyan?

Its mirror on the warm side is PGI-9 Photo Magenta, which smooths warm highlights the way photo cyan smooths cool ones, and PGI-9 Gray steadies the neutrals beneath them.

Should I stock a spare, or order when the warning appears?

A spare makes sense for large pieces: stopping midway through a big sky risks a visible shift when the run resumes. Keep the spare sealed and upright at room temperature, and install it when the printer asks.

Is this cartridge an original Canon product?

No. It is a Clever Supplies compatible PGI-9 Photo Cyan cartridge, filled with pigment ink to the original specification and rated at the same yield as the Canon version, offered at a lower price. It is newly manufactured as a compatible tank, not a refilled Canon cartridge.

What backing comes with this purchase?

The Lifetime Warranty covers the cartridge for its working life — if it leaks, prints poorly or is not recognized, we will replace it or refund you. Returns run for 1 Year.