Epson UltraChrome 110 ml. K3 Matte Black Pigment Based Ink for the Stylus Pro 4880 Inkjet Printers

Before the advent of Epson's UltraChrome K3 ink technology, the world of inkjet printing was quite different. This revolutionary product, inspired by the rich history of pigmented ink technology, has set a new standard in the industry. The UltraChrome K3 ink, specifically designed for the Stylus Pro 4880 Inkjet Printers, boasts an 8-color ink set, including three unique levels of black. This innovative configuration dramatically enhances both color and black & white prints, offering unprecedented color fidelity, gloss level, and scratch resistance.

The UltraChrome K3 ink is formulated with high-density pigments, enabling it to produce prints with an extraordinarily wide color gamut. This feature allows for the accurate reproduction of colors as they were initially envisioned at the point of capture. With its expanded color gamut and breakthrough 8-color system, the UltraChrome K3 ink delivers a 3-dimensional, lifelike quality and a stunning photographic feel unmatched by any other ink set.

One of the key features of the UltraChrome K3 ink is its unique 3-level black ink technology. This feature significantly improves the overall gray balance, enhances midtone and highlight detail, and yields a smoother tonal range. Furthermore, it virtually eliminates metamerism and bronzing, allowing for the production of both black & white and color prints that mimic the look and feel of traditional photographs, 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, significantly reducing gloss differential. This means professionals no longer have to compromise between glossy prints and longevity or durability.

The UltraChrome K3 ink offers two different black ink modes - Photo Black and Matte Black - providing an innovative solution to optimize black ink density for various media types. The Photo Black ink delivers professional quality results on all media types, while the optional Matte Black ink significantly increases black optical density when printing on matte and fine art type papers.

Epson's unique driver technology fully leverages the 3-level black ink system, enabling the production of the highest quality neutral and toned prints from a single ink set. Additionally, Epson's proprietary screening technology, specifically developed for black & white printing, ensures outstanding image quality with no color crossover or color cast.

Epson UltraChrome K3 inks are designed to work as a system with Epson's full range of professional media, offering flexibility without compromising on professional requirements for longevity. With improved print permanence characteristics, the UltraChrome K3 ink provides lightfastness ratings of up to 108 years for color and over 200 years for black & white under rigorous industry-accepted display conditions.