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Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96)

  • Sugg Retail Price: $13.99
  • B&H # EPCLBUCR2880
  • Mfr# T096720

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The Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96) is part of a professional ink set that includes advanced magenta pigments to makes it easy to achieve exhibition quality prints with more dramatic blues, purples and reds. This pigment ink set also offers impressive color stability immediately after printing, and provides print permanence ratings of 200 or more years for truly sellable color and black-and-white prints.

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews
EpsonLight Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96)
 
4.7

(based on 15 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (11)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Clean replacement (9)
  • Easy to replace (9)
  • Sharp tones & colors (9)
  • Dries quickly (7)
  • Easy installation (6)

Cons

  • Small volume (4)
  • Short cartridge life (3)

Best Uses

  • Photos (9)
  • Photos and graphics (6)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Frequent user (9), Heavy duty user (5)
    • Primary use:
    • Business (5), Personal (4)

Reviewed by 15 customers

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5.0

Perfect color

By jane

from rhode island

About Me Frequent User

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Clean Replacement
  • Dries Quickly
  • Easy to Replace
  • Long Cartridge Life
  • Long Lasting Color
  • Sharp Tones & Colors

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Photos

    Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

    I have had excellent luck with all the cartridges for the Epson R2880. Photos print crisp and clear with true to life color. I have no cons!

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

    Share this review

     
    4.0

    GREAT INK!!

    By Pete the greek

    from NYC

    About Me Heavy Duty User

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Clean Replacement
    • Dries Quickly
    • Easy to Replace
    • Long Lasting Color
    • Sharp Tones & Colors

    Cons

    • Too Expensive

    Best Uses

    • Photos

    Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

    This is a pro cartridge. I've been using this ink for years now and even on old prints the tones are as rich as the day I've printed them. Very easy to load into the printer and great for black and white prints.

    • Primary use:
    • Business

    Share this review

     
    5.0

    Makes great prints

    By erik

    from Mystic, CT

    About Me Infrequent User

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Clean Replacement
    • Easy to Replace
    • Sharp Tones & Colors

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Photos

      Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

      Easy to install, and combined with the Epson Ultra Premium Luster Photo Paper, it makes fantastic prints.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Share this review

       
      5.0

      Best ink on the market

      By bobbyz

      from Mooers New York

      About Me Heavy Duty User

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Clean Replacement
      • Dries Quickly
      • Easy to Replace
      • Long Lasting Color
      • Sharp Tones & Colors

      Cons

      • Short Cartridge Life

      Best Uses

      • Photos

      Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

      Pro photographer printing on an epson r2880. Making museum grade prints for sale.

      • Primary use:
      • Business

      Share this review

       
      5.0

      The only way to go

      By JB

      from Colorado Springs, CO

      About Me Frequent User

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Clean Replacement
      • Dries Quickly
      • Easy to Replace
      • Long Lasting Color
      • Sharp Tones & Colors

      Cons

      • Short Cartridge Life

      Best Uses

      • Photos

      Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

      I use an Epson R2880 printer to print my photos. I have learned through experience that purchasing brand-name printer ink rather than trying to cut corners and purchasing cartridge refills is the only way to go. I have been an Epson printer owner for a number of years and only purchase Epson ink.

      • Primary use:
      • Business

      Share this review

       
      5.0

      Epson Inks

      By dlutzphoto

      from Pottstown, PA

      About Me Frequent User

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Clean Replacement
      • Dries Quickly
      • Easy to Replace
      • Long Cartridge Life
      • Long Lasting Color
      • Sharp Tones & Colors

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Photos

        Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

        Always sent work out, but since I picked up the Epson R2880 - I have been printing out my orders in house. TheUltraChrome K3 Inks from Epson have been great in reproducing the colors that it is very hard to tell which came from the lab and what I just printed out.

        • Primary use:
        • Business

        Share this review

         
        4.0

        Short Cartridge life

        By Viv

        from San Diego, CA

        About Me Heavy Duty User

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Clean Replacement
        • Dries Quickly
        • Easy to Replace
        • Sharp Tones & Colors

        Cons

        • Short Cartridge Life

        Best Uses

        • Graphics & Charts
        • Photos
        • Professional Documents

        Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

        Good printing quality. Easy to install. Short Cartridge Life.

        • Primary use:
        • Business

        Share this review

         
        4.0

        no problems

        By kim

        from rockport, me

        About Me Frequent User

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Clean Replacement
        • Easy to Replace
        • Sharp Tones & Colors

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Photos

          Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

          easy to use. does not run out as quickly as other colors.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          Share this review

           
          5.0

          Great Ink

          By Dusty

          from Kutztown< PA

          About Me Frequent User

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Clean Replacement
          • Dries Quickly
          • Easy to Replace
          • Long Cartridge Life
          • Long Lasting Color
          • Sharp Tones & Colors

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Photos

            Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

            Very pleased with the photos I print with this ink.

            • Primary use:
            • Personal

            Share this review

             
            5.0

            Excellent Color for Great Photos

            By Peakbagger

            from Los Angeles, CA

            About Me Frequent User

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Consistent Alignment
            • Easy Installation
            • Long Lasting

            Cons

            • Pricy

            Best Uses

            • Photos and Graphics

            Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

            standard cartridge for my Epson printer and provides excellent photos

            Share this review

             
            5.0

            [...]

            By RachEMey

            from NY

            About Me Frequent User

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy Installation

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Photos and Graphics

              Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

              [...] exactly what I was shopping for at a competitive price.

              Share this review

               
              4.0

              Yes, the good stuff

              By Michael

              from Dallas, Tx

              About Me Heavy Duty User

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Consistent Alignment
              • Easy Installation

              Cons

              • Small Volume

              Best Uses

              • Artwork
              • Photos and Graphics

              Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

              Love the printer, but it drinks a lot of ink.

              Share this review

               
              5.0

              K3 ink LB

              By Bill M

              from Ohio

              About Me Frequent User

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy Installation

              Cons

              • Small Volume

              Best Uses

              • Photos and Graphics

              Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

              First use with 2880 and results are beautiful.

              Share this review

               
              5.0

              I love my 2880 prints

              By EliPhotographer

              from Greenville, SC

              About Me Heavy Duty User

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Consistent Alignment
              • Easy Installation

              Cons

              • Small Volume

              Best Uses

              • Artwork
              • Photos and Graphics

              Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

              I print on a lot of materials and try to make good use of the flat feed. I haven't had any flaking problems with these inks on anything, I have heard of others having that issue though. Prints are durable and look great.

              Share this review

               
              5.0

              The only ink I use.

              By ticebass

              from Fairmont, WV

              About Me Frequent User

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Consistent Alignment
              • Easy Installation

              Cons

              • Small Volume

              Best Uses

              • Photos and Graphics

              Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

              Great quality enlargements for my photography business.

              Share this review

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              REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

              by PowerReviews
              EpsonLight Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96)
               
              4.7

              (based on 15 reviews)

              Ratings Distribution

              • 5 Stars

                 

                (11)

              • 4 Stars

                 

                (4)

              • 3 Stars

                 

                (0)

              • 2 Stars

                 

                (0)

              • 1 Stars

                 

                (0)

              100%

              of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

              Pros

              • Clean replacement (9)
              • Easy to replace (9)
              • Sharp tones & colors (9)
              • Dries quickly (7)
              • Easy installation (6)

              Cons

              • Small volume (4)
              • Short cartridge life (3)

              Best Uses

              • Photos (9)
              • Photos and graphics (6)
                • Reviewer Profile:
                • Frequent user (9), Heavy duty user (5)
                • Primary use:
                • Business (5), Personal (4)

              Reviewed by 15 customers

              Sort by

              Displaying reviews 1-15

              Back to top

               
              5.0

              Perfect color

              By jane

              from rhode island

              About Me Frequent User

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Clean Replacement
              • Dries Quickly
              • Easy to Replace
              • Long Cartridge Life
              • Long Lasting Color
              • Sharp Tones & Colors

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Photos

                Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

                I have had excellent luck with all the cartridges for the Epson R2880. Photos print crisp and clear with true to life color. I have no cons!

                • Primary use:
                • Personal

                Share this review

                 
                4.0

                GREAT INK!!

                By Pete the greek

                from NYC

                About Me Heavy Duty User

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Clean Replacement
                • Dries Quickly
                • Easy to Replace
                • Long Lasting Color
                • Sharp Tones & Colors

                Cons

                • Too Expensive

                Best Uses

                • Photos

                Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

                This is a pro cartridge. I've been using this ink for years now and even on old prints the tones are as rich as the day I've printed them. Very easy to load into the printer and great for black and white prints.

                • Primary use:
                • Business

                Share this review

                 
                5.0

                Makes great prints

                By erik

                from Mystic, CT

                About Me Infrequent User

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Clean Replacement
                • Easy to Replace
                • Sharp Tones & Colors

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Photos

                  Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

                  Easy to install, and combined with the Epson Ultra Premium Luster Photo Paper, it makes fantastic prints.

                  • Primary use:
                  • Personal

                  Share this review

                   
                  5.0

                  Best ink on the market

                  By bobbyz

                  from Mooers New York

                  About Me Heavy Duty User

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Clean Replacement
                  • Dries Quickly
                  • Easy to Replace
                  • Long Lasting Color
                  • Sharp Tones & Colors

                  Cons

                  • Short Cartridge Life

                  Best Uses

                  • Photos

                  Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

                  Pro photographer printing on an epson r2880. Making museum grade prints for sale.

                  • Primary use:
                  • Business

                  Share this review

                   
                  5.0

                  The only way to go

                  By JB

                  from Colorado Springs, CO

                  About Me Frequent User

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Clean Replacement
                  • Dries Quickly
                  • Easy to Replace
                  • Long Lasting Color
                  • Sharp Tones & Colors

                  Cons

                  • Short Cartridge Life

                  Best Uses

                  • Photos

                  Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

                  I use an Epson R2880 printer to print my photos. I have learned through experience that purchasing brand-name printer ink rather than trying to cut corners and purchasing cartridge refills is the only way to go. I have been an Epson printer owner for a number of years and only purchase Epson ink.

                  • Primary use:
                  • Business

                  Share this review

                   
                  5.0

                  Epson Inks

                  By dlutzphoto

                  from Pottstown, PA

                  About Me Frequent User

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Clean Replacement
                  • Dries Quickly
                  • Easy to Replace
                  • Long Cartridge Life
                  • Long Lasting Color
                  • Sharp Tones & Colors

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Photos

                    Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

                    Always sent work out, but since I picked up the Epson R2880 - I have been printing out my orders in house. TheUltraChrome K3 Inks from Epson have been great in reproducing the colors that it is very hard to tell which came from the lab and what I just printed out.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Business

                    Share this review

                     
                    4.0

                    Short Cartridge life

                    By Viv

                    from San Diego, CA

                    About Me Heavy Duty User

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Clean Replacement
                    • Dries Quickly
                    • Easy to Replace
                    • Sharp Tones & Colors

                    Cons

                    • Short Cartridge Life

                    Best Uses

                    • Graphics & Charts
                    • Photos
                    • Professional Documents

                    Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

                    Good printing quality. Easy to install. Short Cartridge Life.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Business

                    Share this review

                     
                    4.0

                    no problems

                    By kim

                    from rockport, me

                    About Me Frequent User

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Clean Replacement
                    • Easy to Replace
                    • Sharp Tones & Colors

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Photos

                      Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

                      easy to use. does not run out as quickly as other colors.

                      • Primary use:
                      • Personal

                      Share this review

                       
                      5.0

                      Great Ink

                      By Dusty

                      from Kutztown< PA

                      About Me Frequent User

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Clean Replacement
                      • Dries Quickly
                      • Easy to Replace
                      • Long Cartridge Life
                      • Long Lasting Color
                      • Sharp Tones & Colors

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Photos

                        Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

                        Very pleased with the photos I print with this ink.

                        • Primary use:
                        • Personal

                        Share this review

                         
                        5.0

                        Excellent Color for Great Photos

                        By Peakbagger

                        from Los Angeles, CA

                        About Me Frequent User

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Consistent Alignment
                        • Easy Installation
                        • Long Lasting

                        Cons

                        • Pricy

                        Best Uses

                        • Photos and Graphics

                        Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

                        standard cartridge for my Epson printer and provides excellent photos

                        Share this review

                         
                        5.0

                        [...]

                        By RachEMey

                        from NY

                        About Me Frequent User

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy Installation

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Photos and Graphics

                          Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

                          [...] exactly what I was shopping for at a competitive price.

                          Share this review

                           
                          4.0

                          Yes, the good stuff

                          By Michael

                          from Dallas, Tx

                          About Me Heavy Duty User

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Consistent Alignment
                          • Easy Installation

                          Cons

                          • Small Volume

                          Best Uses

                          • Artwork
                          • Photos and Graphics

                          Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

                          Love the printer, but it drinks a lot of ink.

                          Share this review

                           
                          5.0

                          K3 ink LB

                          By Bill M

                          from Ohio

                          About Me Frequent User

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy Installation

                          Cons

                          • Small Volume

                          Best Uses

                          • Photos and Graphics

                          Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

                          First use with 2880 and results are beautiful.

                          Share this review

                           
                          5.0

                          I love my 2880 prints

                          By EliPhotographer

                          from Greenville, SC

                          About Me Heavy Duty User

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Consistent Alignment
                          • Easy Installation

                          Cons

                          • Small Volume

                          Best Uses

                          • Artwork
                          • Photos and Graphics

                          Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

                          I print on a lot of materials and try to make good use of the flat feed. I haven't had any flaking problems with these inks on anything, I have heard of others having that issue though. Prints are durable and look great.

                          Share this review

                           
                          5.0

                          The only ink I use.

                          By ticebass

                          from Fairmont, WV

                          About Me Frequent User

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Consistent Alignment
                          • Easy Installation

                          Cons

                          • Small Volume

                          Best Uses

                          • Photos and Graphics

                          Comments about Epson Light Black UltraChrome K3 Ink Cartridge (Code 96):

                          Great quality enlargements for my photography business.

                          Share this review

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