Canon PIXMA Pro-100 Ink Cartridges
Shop ink cartridges for your Canon PIXMA Pro-100, which uses the Canon CLI-42 ink cartridges series. The PIXMA Pro-100 is an A3+ professional photo inkjet printer featuring an 8-ink ChromaLife100+ dye-based system dedicated to high-gloss prints. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this printer since Apr 2013. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance. Fine art and black-and-white printing rapidly depletes 42GY and 42LGY inks, while portrait work places heavier demand on 42PM inks.
Understanding CLI-42 Ink Consumption in Photo Printing
Page yields for the 8-ink CLI-42 series are measured using ISO/IEC 29102 photo standards and borderless photo testing. Ink consumption varies significantly depending on image tone, as portrait prints consume higher volumes of photo cyan and photo magenta than landscape or monochrome graphics.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLI-42BK | Standard | Black | 65 | $0.37 |
| CLI-42PC | Standard | Cyan | 60 | $0.40 |
| CLI-42C | Standard | Cyan | 58 | $0.23 |
| CLI-42M | Standard | Magenta | 48 | $0.50 |
| CLI-42PM | Standard | Magenta | 37 | $0.65 |
| CLI-42GY | Standard | Yellow | 70 | $0.34 |
| CLI-42Y | Standard | Yellow | 51 | $0.47 |
| CLI-42LGY | Standard | Yellow | 111 | $0.22 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Optimising Your CLI-42 Cartridge Replacements
If you print high volumes of monochrome or portrait photography, replacing individual depleted channels like 42GY or 42PM prevents unnecessary spending. For general studio replenishment, CLI-42 multipacks provide a practical way to restock the entire colour palette at once. If a cartridge is damaged or faulty, our full coverage under the returns policy ensures peace of mind. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, with orders dispatched quickly from our central warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Browse our full range of Canon ink cartridges today.
Pro Tip
Always keep spare CLI-42GY and 42LGY grey cartridges on hand; because the PIXMA Pro-100 uses grey inks across both black-and-white and vibrant colour prints to balance undertones, grey channels deplete faster than standard primary colours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do 42GY and 42LGY grey cartridges run out faster than black during colour photo printing?
The PIXMA Pro-100 uses grey and light grey inks constantly to smooth out colour transitions, balance neutrality, and reduce grain in light areas, consuming them even on full-colour prints.
Can I continue printing if one CLI-42 colour cartridge is completely empty?
No, the PIXMA Pro-100 requires all eight CLI-42 ink channels to have liquid ink to operate, protecting the thermal printhead from overheating and micro-nozzle damage.
How does printing borderless A3+ photos affect CLI-42 page yields compared to 4x6 photo yields?
Standard ISO yield ratings for photo inks are typically calculated on 10x15cm (4x6 inch) prints. Printing full-coverage A3+ borderless gallery prints consumes roughly seven to eight times more ink per page.
