Epson 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge
Epson's 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge for Epson Stylus Pro R1900 Printers - prints digital photos that look and feel like traditional color lab prints. This quick-dry, ultra-fine ink provides vivid high-image quality output with minimum dot gain.
When the most vivid, brilliant colors and true deep blacks are critical to a photograph or proof, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 inks are a logical choice. Epson photographic dye delivers a print with unparalleled color, density, and clarity. This ink is a favorite among commercial photographers, prepress proofing, and design professionals.
- Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 pigment inks provide superior resistance to water, fading and smudging.
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93%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Clean replacement (26)
- Sharp tones & colors (26)
- Easy to install (21)
- Dries quickly (3)
Cons
- Short cartridge life (14)
- Pricey (9)
Best Uses
- Photos (31)
- Everyday documents (6)
- Graphics & charts (5)
- Professional documents (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Frequent user (22), Heavy duty user (7), Infrequent user (5)
- Primary use:
- Personal (25), Business (9)
Most Liked Positive Review
Perfect at last ?
I switched to R1900 from Epson 2100 (Epson 2200 in US). Some would say it was as a step backward, but it was not. Yes 1900 does not give such nice matt on...Read complete review
I switched to R1900 from Epson 2100 (Epson 2200 in US). Some would say it was as a step backward, but it was not. Yes 1900 does not give such nice matt on black and white prints, but in exchange it offers very realistic and fidel colours plus nice halftones. It is as good as my old Epson 1200 as far as the colours are concerned but is much better in halftones. The gloss is nice, but gloss cartridge empties very quickly. In general the cardridges are more expensive than for 2200 (I always was buying the 2200 cardridges for my 2100 printer, much more than twice cheaper !). Also it seems to me that 1900 cartridges are lower capacity than 2200, although I did not find confirmation of it anywhere. Note: for best colours print from Epson proprietary software, I never obtrained as good colours from Photoshop printing despite of extensive fiddling with colour profiles and set-ups. Epson software pring equaly well Adobe and sRGB images !.
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Most Liked Negative Review
problem with r 1900 ink cartriges
Recently purchased the R1900 printer for photography printing. There are two problems with ink cartriges. Colors are sometimes on back order and there has been difficulty with the cartriges not working after a few ...Read complete review
Recently purchased the R1900 printer for photography printing. There are two problems with ink cartriges. Colors are sometimes on back order and there has been difficulty with the cartriges not working after a few days or the empty cartrige light stays lit on the printer, even after a new cartrige was added. This has happened with a few of the colors. Photo Black, Cyan, and the gloss. Epson has been contacted regarding the problem. Uncertain if the flaw is in the ink cartriges or in the printer.
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Pros
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge:
I use this ink in the printer that runs all my text printing [...]. Fast and never clogs
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Clean Replacement
- Easy To Install
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Pricey
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge:
These are the only inks my school uses and I have always received great results from them.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clean Replacement
- Easy To Install
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Watercolor prints
Comments about Epson 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge:
All of the Epson inks I use for the Epson R-1900 give me eye-popping color and beautiful art prints when I print on Epson cold pressed textured watercolor paper.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
- Pricey
- Short Cartridge Life
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge:
Works as it is supposed to work.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
- Pricey
- Short Cartridge Life
Best Uses
- Images from color slides
Comments about Epson 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge:
I'm professional artist and document my work by scanning both color slides & black white film into my computer. I have found that unless you can afford a lot extra software beside Photoshop Elements, you can't get true rich blacks or whites without an overall cast of blue or other colors. Very frustrating.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Clean Replacement
- Easy To Install
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Short Cartridge Life
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge:
This ink is great and the prices at B&H can't be beat!!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clean Replacement
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge:
no issues, it works fine.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clean Replacement
- Easy To Install
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Short Cartridge Life
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge:
Great price [...]
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clean Replacement
- Easy To Install
Cons
- Short Cartridge Life
Best Uses
- Everyday documents
- Graphics & Charts
- Photos
- Professional Documents
Comments about Epson 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge:
Good product
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clean Replacement
- Easy To Install
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Pricey
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge:
I use this ink with my R1900 and get amazing quality. Although the ink is expensive, it is well worth the extra penny for that extra profesional look.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Clean Replacement
- Easy To Install
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Everyday documents
- Graphics & Charts
- Photos
Comments about Epson 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge:
Ordering was easy[...] All good.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clean Replacement
- Easy To Install
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Pricey
- Short Cartridge Life
Best Uses
- Everyday documents
- Photos
Comments about Epson 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge:
Works every time with out fault
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clean Replacement
- Easy To Install
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Short Cartridge Life
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge:
I have a R1900 printer and love the quality of the prints, BUT the ink cartridges are too small.
Wish Epson had made the cartridges larger.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge:
If you have an R1900 buy it. If you don't have, don't buy it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clean Replacement
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge:
Fits my printer.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clean Replacement
- Easy To Install
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge:
The cartridges are very easy to replace. It seems as though the cartridges run out a little quickly, but I don't have anything to compare them to, so I'm not 100% sure.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Clean Replacement
- Easy To Install
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Pricey
Best Uses
- Everyday documents
- Graphics & Charts
- Photos
- Professional Documents
Comments about Epson 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge:
Excellent quality prints with accurate colors. No issues with drying, smears etc. I always used Epson brand and continue to do so despite higher price as compared to non-brand inks.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clean Replacement
- Easy To Install
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Pricey
- Short Cartridge Life
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge:
My comment refers to all 8 R1900 cartridges:
The ink is excellent and the colors are perfect. But considering the small size of the cartridge and R1900 high ink consumption they are too expensive.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clean Replacement
- Easy To Install
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge:
I purchased the epson r1900 last year and have been very happy with the results. I'm a photographer trying to get my work shown in galleries etc and have been printing all my own work using this printer for my portfolio and some pieces that have been shown in galleries. The colors are accurate and rich and unlike other inkjet printers I've used, this one gives a very smooth finish with no lines. Highly recommend this printer and these inks!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Clean Replacement
- Easy To Install
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Pricey
Best Uses
- Graphics & Charts
- Photos
- Professional Documents
Comments about Epson 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge:
I print a lot of DVD covers and labels with high quality full color photos. This ink produces vivid images and dries quick. It seems to last longer than my Epson 800 ink.
- Primary use:
- Business
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