- Virtual CIO
AI Readiness Assessment for UK SMEs
18 Mar, 2026

£253.28 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
Epson’s UltraChrome XD3 red cartridge is the sort of ink you buy when colour reliability matters more than anything else. The big “real world” advantage is consistent output and smoother gradients on compatible Epson wide-format setups, which is exactly what you want for signage, proofing, and print runs where the client will notice if reds drift or band. It’s also a sensible choice if you’re already in the Epson ecosystem and don’t want to spend time troubleshooting profile quirks or swapping inks midstream.
That said, £208.97 ex-VAT is not pocket-change, so I wouldn’t recommend this for light-duty, occasional printing or anyone trying to minimise cost per page without caring about colour fidelity. If your workflow is mostly internal drafts, quick mock-ups, or you rarely print red, you’ll probably be better off with a cheaper option and just accept that results may be less predictable. In short: buy this if you run Epson wide-format jobs where “red has to be right.” Skip it if you’re chasing value on a high-volume/low-importance output—this ink is priced for people who need dependable colour every time.

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Epson Ink Cartridges, Claria" Premium Ink, 202XL, Kiwi, Singlepack, 1 x 7.9ml Photo Black, Standard, XL, RF+AM

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Epson Ink Cartridges, Claria" Photo HD Ink, 378XL, Squirrel, Multipack, 1 x 11.2 ml Black, 1 x 9.3 ml Cyan, 1 x 10.3 ml Light Cyan, 1 x 9.3 ml Yellow, 1 x 9.3 ml Magenta, 1 x 10.3 ml Light Magenta

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Epson T55K3 - 700 ml - vivid magenta - original - ink cartridge - for SureColor SC-P6000, SC-P7000, SC-P7000V, SC-P8000, SC-P9000, SC-P9000V

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