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Fits Epson Stylus Photo R3000
Refills the T157 cartridge
Epson T157 Compatible Matte Black Ink for R3000
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$8.00
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One original Epson cartridge holds 25.9 ml
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Precision Colors inkOur own pigment ink, made for close OEM color matching.
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Printer-safe formula. Made to work with your machine, not against it.
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About this product
About this product
Compatible Matte Black ink replacing the Epson T157 cartridge. Pigment-based formula for excellent color accuracy and archival print quality. Available in 2 oz, 4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz.
Compatible printers: Epson Stylus Photo R3000.
An original Epson T157 cartridge holds 25.9 ml. By volume, a 2 oz bottle (59 ml) equals about 2.3 cartridges, 4 oz about 4.5, 8 oz about 9 and 16 oz about 18.
Storage & Handling
Storage & Handling
Store inks tightly capped and upright, at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and heat. Properly stored, sealed bottles can last for years. Use a clean syringe for each color to avoid cross contamination, and wipe up any drips with a damp paper towel. Use a cleaner with ammonia (e.g. Windex) to clean tough drips or spills.
Accessories like resetters and clips need no special care beyond keeping them clean and dry.
Keep all inks and refill tools out of reach of children and pets. Not for any use other than printer refilling.
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Free ICC Profiles
Custom profiles made in-house with an XRite i1Pro2 spectrophotometer. Free to download.
22 papers across 5 brands
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Red River Papers
Ultra Pro Satin 4Paper setting: Premium Photo Paper Semi Gloss ZIP Arctic Polar SatinPaper setting: Premium Photo Paper Semi Gloss ZIP Polar Pearl MetallicPaper setting: Premium Photo Paper Glossy ZIP Premium MattePaper setting: Premium Presentation Paper Matte ZIP Premium Matte PlusPaper setting: Premium Matte ZIP Polar MattePaper setting: Ultra Premium Presentation Matte ZIP Ultra Pro GlossPaper setting: Premium Photo Paper Glossy ZIP Arctic Polar GlossPaper setting: Premium Photo Paper Glossy ZIP Pecos River GlossPaper setting: Premium Photo Paper Glossy ZIP Blanco Matte CanvasPaper setting: Premium Presentation Paper Matte ZIP Aurora Fine Art WhitePaper setting: Premium Presentation Paper Matte ZIP Aurora Fine Art NaturalPaper setting: Premium Presentation Paper Matte ZIP Paper CanvasPaper setting: Premium Presentation Paper Matte ZIPKirkland Papers
Kirkland Professional Glossy Tulip VersionPaper setting: Premium Photo Paper Glossy ZIPEpson Papers
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper LusterPaper setting: Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster ZIP Epson Premium Photo Paper SemiGlossPaper setting: Premium Photo Paper Semi Gloss ZIP Epson Premium Photo Paper GlossyPaper setting: Premium Photo Paper Glossy ZIP Epson Ultra Premium Presentation MattePaper setting: Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Increase Dry Time ZIP Epson HeavyWeight MattePaper setting: Premium Presentation Paper Matte ZIPAbout these profiles: rendering intent, lighting variants, licensing
Profiles are created with Argyll CMS and an XRite i1Pro2 spectrophotometer. Use Relative Colorimetric rendering intent. Each download includes the standard D50 profile plus a tungsten/quartz variant for warmer viewing light. Profiles are free for Precision Colors customers; commercial redistribution requires approval.
Questions before you buy
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Will the color match the original ink?
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Is refill ink safe for my printer?
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What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?
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