📝 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 220 ml capacity, ensuring exceptional print quality for your most demanding professional photographic and fine art projects.
Manufactured by Epson, this original Light Black cartridge ensures perfect compatibility with your large format printing equipment. The UltraChrome K3 light black pigment ink technology delivers subtle gradients, an extended tonal range in dark areas, and excellent reproduction of gray shades. 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 - Original authentic cartridge |
| Manufacturer Warranty End Date |
November 2008 |
✨ Authenticity Guarantee
🎯 All our consumables are original and authentic brand products.
❌ We do NOT sell any compatible toner or cartridges!
✅ Official Epson cartridge guaranteeing the best print quality
🎁 Your Customer Benefits
✓ 30-day warranty: We are committed to offering you a 30-day warranty on this product for your peace of mind. In case of any issue, our customer service is available to find a quick solution.
✓ Secure and fast shipping: Your order is carefully shipped in suitable protective packaging. You will always receive a carrier tracking number to follow your parcel 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.
✓ Guaranteed authenticity: 100% original Epson ink cartridge, never refurbished, sourced directly from official professional distribution channels.
⚠️ Important note: The manufacturer’s warranty date (11/2008) is provided for informational purposes only. The product is new and unused. Epson ink cartridges retain their properties when stored properly.
⚖️ Exclusions and Legal Information
Technical support: We specialize in selling new and tested used computer consumables. We do not provide technical support for installation, configuration, or troubleshooting of your equipment. For technical assistance, please contact Epson customer service directly.
Software and drivers: Software, drivers, and documentation are not included with this cartridge. They can be downloaded for free from Epson’s official website. We disclaim any responsibility regarding software.
Compatibility: This cartridge is compatible with 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 UltraChrome K3 eight-color ink system. It is specially formulated to enhance tonal range in shadow and midtone areas of black and white or color photo prints. While photo black provides maximum density for the darkest areas, light black allows smooth and gradual transitions, eliminating banding and producing prints with superior photographic quality. This ink is essential for achieving professional portraits, black and white landscapes, and any images requiring exceptional subtlety 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, delivers an exceptionally wide tonal range with perfectly smooth gradients. Professional photographers and artists use this ink combination to produce exhibition prints with neutral grays, no color cast, and superior archival durability. This original cartridge guarantees 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 carries 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 expiration date (November 2008) is 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-based inks that can degrade over time, pigments retain their properties for many years. We offer a 30-day warranty for your peace of mind 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 light black T5657 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 certified media for pigmented inkjet printing. 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 displayed in light, this combination of original cartridge and quality paper guarantees a preservation durability that can exceed 100 years under normal display conditions.
📦 How is this professional consumable shipped?
Your Epson T5657 cartridge is carefully packaged in a protective multilayer wrapping to prevent any shock or damage during transport. Shipping is carried out quickly after your order is confirmed via a reliable professional carrier. You automatically receive a tracking number to follow your package online at every stage of its journey until delivery. Delivery is usually made within a few business days depending on your geographic location. Each package includes a professional paper invoice with 0% VAT, compliant with accounting requirements for 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-based inks that dissolve in the 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, and high temperatures. Prints made with original Epson pigmented inks retain their brilliance and detail 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.
