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Canon PIXMA PRO Series Ink Cartridges
Find Original Canon, compatible and remanufactured ink cartridges for your PIXMA PRO printer. Match your exact model to compare the listed supplies, capacities and multipacks.
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Ink cartridges used by Canon PRO printers
These families appear in the PRO model listings. Match the exact printer before ordering; not every family fits every PRO model.
Help with your Canon PRO printer: ink & troubleshooting questions
Which ink does my Canon PRO printer use?
- Choose your full model in the finder or directory. Its page lists the supply options associated with that printer.
- The PRO directory includes 4 models and 2 listed ink families. Series names alone do not establish compatibility.
Do all Canon PRO printers use the same ink?
- No. The listed families include CLI-42, PGI-5 & CLI-8. Match the full cartridge or bottle number.
- These photo printers use separate tanks for an extended colour set. Match every colour and family; do not assume a four-colour pack is a complete set.
How can I find my PRO model number?
- Look at the printer’s front panel, model label or documentation. Include number suffixes and model variants.
- Use the search field to narrow the directory; choose the complete model rather than a similar-looking number.
How do I change ink in a Canon PRO printer?
- Use the exact model’s instructions for opening the ink area and releasing the supply. Wait for any moving holder to stop; never force it.
- The linked comparison guide explains two example mechanisms, but it does not replace the instructions for every PRO model.
- Compare FINE and individual-tank replacement →
Exact PRO-100 manual ↗
Are standard and XL inks interchangeable?
- Use a standard or XL choice only when the product listing supports your exact printer. Some families do not offer every capacity.
- A higher-capacity label does not make a different cartridge family compatible.
Should I buy single supplies or a multipack?
- Buy a single when you need one supply; consider a multipack when its colours and quantities match your needs.
- Check whether the pack is a complete colour set or includes spare black units. Compare the current pack price and contents; do not add black and colour yields into one combined yield.
What is different about PRO ink systems?
- These photo printers use separate tanks for an extended colour set. Match every colour and family; do not assume a four-colour pack is a complete set.
- The listed PIXMA PRO models are built around photo printing. PRO-100 uses CLI-42 supplies, while Pro9000 models use selected CLI-8 colours. These sets cannot be substituted for one another.
How do I improve faded or streaky PRO prints?
- Check the ink supply, correct installation or refill state, and selected paper type. Print a nozzle-check pattern using the model’s maintenance menu.
- If the pattern has gaps, follow the prescribed cleaning sequence and check again. Use alignment for misaligned lines; repeated cleaning consumes ink.
- Consult the exact model manual if the fault remains: PRO-100 manual ↗
What should I do about an ink warning or error code?
- Record the precise code and follow the instructions for that model. Low ink, an unrecognised supply and a hardware fault are different problems.
- Do not apply a Stop-button bypass from an MX example to every PRO printer. Only follow a bypass or ink-counter action explicitly described in your model’s manual.
Which paper settings suit Canon PRO printers?
- Select the media type and paper size that match the actual loaded paper. Use supported plain paper for documents and matching photo-paper settings for photographs.
- Use Draft only when available and suitable for rough copies. Supported sizes, envelopes, fine-art papers and feeding methods vary by model.
How should I store spare ink supplies?
- Keep unused supplies sealed, upright where instructed, away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Follow the packaging’s storage guidance.
- Do not open a replacement until you are ready to use it; avoid touching contacts, nozzles or open ink ports.
Where are the right manuals and printer support links?
- Start with your exact model page, which includes its linked support resources where available.
- For the example used here, open Canon’s PRO-100 manual ↗. Use that model’s maintenance procedure rather than another printer’s sequence.
Why does a photo ink set contain grey or extra colours?
- Some photo printers use additional colours or greys to support their photo ink system. Replace the exact labelled tank; a similar-looking colour is not a substitute.
- Check the model’s complete set before buying. PRO-100 and Pro9000 use different families.