📝 Product Description
Discover this authentic and original Epson T5657 light black ink cartridge, reference C13T565700, specially designed for Epson Stylus Pro 4800 and 4880 professional plotters. This pigment ink cartridge offers a generous capacity of 220 ml, ensuring exceptional print quality for your most demanding professional photographic and fine art projects.
Made by Epson, this original Light Black cartridge ensures perfect compatibility with your large format printing equipment. The UltraChrome K3 light black pigment ink technology allows for subtle gradients, an extended tonal range in dark areas, and excellent reproduction of gray tones. Ideal for professional photographers, digital artists, art galleries, and all professionals requiring museum-quality photo prints with exceptional detail in shadow areas.
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🔧 Technical Specifications
| Brand |
Epson (Original) |
| Manufacturer Reference |
C13T565700 / T5657 |
| EAN Code |
10343852846 |
| Color |
Light Black |
| Ink Type |
Pigment ink (UltraChrome K3) |
| Capacity |
220 ml |
| Compatibility |
Epson Stylus Pro 4800 / 4880 |
| Approximate Weight |
230 grams |
| Country of Manufacture |
Japan |
| Condition |
New - Authentic original cartridge |
| Manufacturer Warranty End Date |
November 2008 |
✨ Authenticity Guarantee
🎯 All our consumables are original and authentic brands.
❌ We do not sell ANY compatible toner or cartridge!
✅ Official Epson cartridge guaranteeing the best print quality
🎁 Your Customer Benefits
✓ 30-day guarantee: We are committed to offering you a 30-day guarantee on this product for your peace of mind. In case of a problem, our customer service is here to find a quick solution.
✓ Secure and fast shipping: Your order is carefully shipped in suitable protective packaging. You will systematically receive a tracking number from the carrier to track your package in real-time until delivery.
✓ Professional invoice: A professional paper invoice with 0% VAT is included with each package. Ideal for your accounting declarations and administrative tracking.
✓ Authenticity guaranteed: 100% original Epson ink cartridge, never refurbished, sourced directly from official professional distribution channels.
⚠️ Important note: The manufacturer warranty date (11/2008) is provided for informational purposes. The product is new and unused. Epson ink cartridges retain their properties when stored properly.
⚖️ Exclusions and Legal Information
Technical support: We specialize in the sale of new and tested used computer consumables. We do not provide technical support regarding the installation, configuration, or troubleshooting of your equipment. For any technical assistance, please contact Epson customer service directly.
Software and drivers: Software, drivers, and documentation are not included with this cartridge. They are available for free download on the official Epson website. We disclaim any responsibility regarding the software part.
Compatibility: This cartridge is compatible with the Epson Stylus Pro 4800 and 4880 printers. Please check compatibility with your model before ordering.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🖨️ What is the difference between the light black cartridge and the photo black cartridge?
The Epson T5657 light black cartridge is part of the eight-color UltraChrome K3 ink system. It is specially formulated to enhance the tonal range in the shadow and mid-tone areas of black and white or color photo prints. While photo black provides maximum density for the darkest areas, light black allows for smooth and gradual transitions, eliminating banding effects and producing prints with superior photographic quality. This ink is essential for achieving professional portraits, black and white landscapes, and any images requiring exceptional finesse in gradients.
📸 Is this cartridge suitable for professional black and white photo printing?
Absolutely! The T5657 light black cartridge is essential for gallery-quality black and white photo prints. Epson's UltraChrome K3 system, which includes this Light Black ink, allows for an exceptionally wide tonal range with perfectly smooth gradients. Professional photographers and artists use this combination of inks to produce exhibition prints with gray neutrality, no color cast, and superior archival durability. This original cartridge ensures consistent and reproducible results, essential for high-level professional work.
✅ Is this an original Epson cartridge or a compatible cartridge?
This is a 100% original Epson cartridge, authentic and never refurbished. We do not sell ANY compatible or generic consumables. This T5657 light black cartridge comes directly from official distribution channels and bears the EAN code 10343852846. It guarantees the best print quality, maximum reliability, perfect compatibility with the color management system, and preserves the longevity of your Epson Stylus Pro 4800 or 4880 equipment. Compatible cartridges can alter the color gamut, cause recognition issues, and compromise the quality of professional prints.
📅 Is the manufacturer warranty date important for print quality?
The indicated manufacturer warranty end date (November 2008) is an administrative information. This cartridge is new, never used, and has never been installed in a printer. Epson's UltraChrome K3 pigment inks are extremely chemically stable when stored properly, away from light and at room temperature. Unlike dye inks that can degrade over time, pigments retain their properties for many years. We offer a 30-day warranty for your safety and our confidence in the quality of this authentic product. Thousands of professionals successfully use original cartridges stored for several years.
🎨 What types of media can be used with this light black ink?
The T5657 light black cartridge works on a wide range of professional media: glossy, matte, and semi-matte photo papers, fine art papers, canvas, watercolor papers, baryta papers, textured fine art papers, and many other media certified for pigment inkjet printing. The UltraChrome K3 ink adheres perfectly to these media and offers exceptional resistance to fading, UV, humidity, and ozone. For exhibition prints intended to be framed and exposed to light, this combination of original cartridge and quality paper ensures a conservation durability that can exceed 100 years under normal exposure conditions.
📦 How is this professional consumable shipped?
Your Epson T5657 cartridge is carefully packaged in a multilayer protective casing to prevent any shock or damage during transport. The shipment is made quickly after your order is validated via a reliable professional carrier. You will automatically receive a tracking number to follow your package online at every stage of its journey until it is received. Delivery is generally made within a few business days depending on your geographical location. Each package includes a professional invoice in paper format with 0% VAT, compliant with the accounting requirements of professionals and businesses.
💡 Why is pigment ink superior for photographic archiving?
The UltraChrome K3 pigment ink in this T5657 cartridge offers exceptional molecular stability. Unlike dye inks that dissolve in liquid and can migrate or degrade quickly, pigments are microscopic solid particles encapsulated in a protective binder. This structure provides remarkable resistance to environmental aggressions: UV rays, ozone, humidity, high temperatures. Prints made with original Epson pigment inks retain their brilliance and details for decades, which is crucial for professional photographers, museums, art galleries, and all projects requiring print longevity. Using original cartridges ensures the exact formulation tested and certified by Epson for maximum durability.
