The archival inks from Epson are so cost effective because you only change the single ink that is running out. Now they have the 98 series of High capacity ink (translate MORE ink in the cartridge) you have to change ink less. I checked MANY different sources and this was the best value for the money going. If you have Amazon PRIME there is also NO shipping charge! Epson T098920 98 High Capacity Color Ink Multi-Pack for Epson Artisan 700, 710, 800, and 810 (Pack of 5)
Not much can really be said. It's ink and it's Epson for my Epson Artisan 810 I really don't have a lot of options. The best thing was the price which is about half the price of any of the retail chains.
Definitely use this over the regular capacity (99) ink cartridges. The life and number of pages printed is way beyond the extra cost. I've not calculated, because I don't know how many pages I got from the regular capacity cartridges. But I can tell you that these are lasting weeks beyond what the others did. I print lots of school related items as a home school mom of three, and these are really saving me a bundle.
It's really annoying to me that companies (not just Epson) fill their "regular capacity" cartridges only partially, then charge a "high capacity" price for the full cartridge (minus 1 star). The 99's that came with your printer are "regular capacity" and the 98's are the "high capacity." That being said, this is great ink, and it's a much better value to buy the high capacity cartridge. I have experimented with different papers and inks, and the best photos I've printed have always been with Epson ink on Epson paper, (I have the Artisan 810). Their paper is designed to hold their ink, and inks can be quite different in their chemical makeup.
This cartridge has all of the colors, but black is sold separately. The high capacity black is also 98.
The bottom line... if the quality of your photos is important, spring for this good ink on the correct Epson paper for the job. I like premium glossy for prints, but that's a matter of preference.
P.S. I don't have any relationship to Epson. I'm a teacher and a mom, and I print lots of photos.
I have tried the generic ink before.. ruined one printer because of it. I'll stick with genuine Epson ink. The colors are great, and the durability and instant dry performance is spectacular. This was the best price by far of all vendors.
I have tried Epson Compatible cartridges before and all they do is gum up your printer. They may be less expensive ,but not worth it. Genuine Epson cartridges are the way to go. The 98 is a more expensive than the 99 , but it ill last longer.
Purchased these high-capacity ink cartridges for my new Epson 810. Haven't opened the package yet, but it arrived quickly after my order. Inks still have a lot of shelf-life remaining (based on "use-by" date), so I'm sure they'll work fine. Definitely cheaper than buying these at my local office supply store, especially considering gas charges to drive there. - Artisan - Ink Cartridge - Epson - Printer'
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