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Over the years, Epson's UltraChrome K3 ink technology has revolutionized the world of inkjet printing. This 110 ml. K3 Matte Black Pigment Based Ink, specifically designed for the Stylus Pro 7880 ColorBurst Inkjet Printer, is a testament to Epson's commitment to quality and innovation.
Drawing inspiration from past generations of pigmented ink technology, this high-quality ink features an 8-color set that includes three unique levels of black. This innovative design significantly enhances both color and black & white prints, offering unparalleled color fidelity, gloss level, and scratch resistance.
The UltraChrome K3 ink is formulated with high-density pigments, allowing it to produce prints with an impressively wide color gamut. This ensures the accurate reproduction of colors as they were originally envisioned at the point of capture. With its expanded color gamut and breakthrough 8-color system, this ink set delivers a 3-dimensional lifelike quality and a stunning photographic feel that is unique to Epson UltraChrome K3.
Epson's unique 3-level black ink technology significantly improves overall gray balance, enhancing midtone and highlight detail for a smoother tonal range. It virtually eliminates metamerism and bronzing, enabling the production of both black & white and color prints with the traditional look and feel of a photograph, while still leveraging the benefits of a digital workflow.
The UltraChrome K3 ink incorporates Epson's High-gloss Microcrystal Encapsulation Technology, unique screening algorithms, and Light Light Black ink, which collectively reduce gloss differential. This means professionals no longer have to compromise on glossy prints that offer excellent longevity and durability.
With two different black ink modes - Photo Black and Matte Black - this ink provides an innovative solution to optimize black ink density for various media types. The optional Matte Black ink significantly increases black optical density when printing on matte and fine art type papers, allowing for the use of just one printer for all media types.
Epson's unique driver technology capitalizes on the 3-level black ink system, enabling the production of the highest quality neutral and toned prints from a single ink set. Moreover, Epson's proprietary screening technology, specifically developed for black & white printing, delivers outstanding image quality with no color crossover or color cast.
For the first time, photographers can produce sellable black & white prints without the need for a darkroom. Epson UltraChrome K3 inks are designed to work as a system with Epson's full range of professional media, offering improved print permanence characteristics that provide lightfastness ratings of up to 108 years for color and over 200 years for black & white under rigorous industry-accepted display conditions.
In conclusion, the UltraChrome 110 ml. K3 Matte Black Pigment Based Ink for the Stylus Pro 7880 ColorBurst Inkjet Printer is a reliable, efficient, and professional choice for high-quality printing needs.