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£100 for a single *original* Epson ink cartridge is hard to justify unless you’re genuinely matching a very specific output need. The main question is how much you print and how often that particular “vivid light magenta” is used in your colour mix—if you run photos/prints that demand that shade and you’re seeing banding or colour shifts when you try cheaper refills, then this cartridge can be worth it for consistency. In a small office or a print-heavy workflow where reliability matters more than chasing lowest cost-per-page, original ink reduces the “surprise” problems (clogged heads, messy output, colour drift).
That said, for most everyday document printing, it’s the wrong kind of spend. If you mainly do text, occasional colour, or you print in volume without caring about fine colour accuracy, you’ll usually get better value by switching to a lower-cost compatible or refill strategy—or by moving to a different printer/ink setup designed for cost-per-page. If you tell me your printer model and roughly your monthly print volume, I can give a more grounded “buy vs don’t buy” call for this exact cartridge.

Canon
Canon PGI-2500XL BK/C/M/Y Multipack - 4-pack - XL - black, yellow, cyan, magenta - original - ink tank - for MAXIFY iB4050, iB4150, MB5150, MB5155, MB5350, MB5450

Epson
Epson SJIC20P(K) - Black - original - ink cartridge - for TM C3400BK

Canon
Canon PGI-2500 BK/C/M/Y Multipack - 4-pack - black, yellow, cyan, magenta - original - ink tank - for MAXIFY iB4050, iB4150, MB5150, MB5155, MB5350, MB5450

Epson
Epson Ink Cartridges, Claria" Home Ink, 18, Daisy, Multipack, 1 x 3.3 ml Yellow, 1 x 3.3 ml Cyan, 1 x 3.3 ml Magenta, 1 x 5.2 ml Black
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