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Product Features
Technical Overview
This ink cartridge employs Epson's proprietary UltraChrome pigment ink system, which offers superior resistance to water, fading, and smudging compared to conventional dye-based inks. The wide color gamut enables more accurate color reproduction, particularly in blue tones critical for photographic work.
The cartridge is manufactured to exact Epson specifications, ensuring consistent flow and reliable performance throughout its rated yield. As an Original Epson product, it maintains printer warranty coverage and avoids potential compatibility issues that can arise with third-party alternatives.
Key Product Advantages
The T054920 cartridge combines Epson's ink formulation expertise with practical yield efficiency for photo enthusiasts and professionals. Its pigment-based construction provides tangible benefits for archival-quality printing.
Archival Durability
UltraChrome pigment inks resist water, fading, and smudging, ensuring printed photos maintain their quality over time without requiring special protective coatings.
- Water-resistant output
- Fade-resistant pigments
- Smudge-resistant drying
Color Accuracy
The wide color gamut produces truer, more realistic pictures with precise blue tones that match original photographic intent.
- Expanded color range
- Accurate blue reproduction
- Consistent color output
Deployment / Use Cases
This cartridge is specifically designed for use with Epson Stylus Photo R800 and R1800 printers, making it ideal for photographers, graphic designers, and creative professionals who require high-quality photo output.
The 400-page yield supports moderate to heavy photo printing volumes, suitable for portrait studios, event photographers producing client proofs, artists creating limited edition prints, or businesses producing marketing materials with photographic elements.
Professional Photo Printing
Delivers gallery-quality prints with archival characteristics, perfect for photographers selling prints or creating portfolio pieces.
Creative Studio Work
Provides consistent color output for graphic designers and artists who need predictable results across multiple print jobs.
Highlights
- Genuine Epson Original ink cartridge with part number T054920
- 400-page yield at 5% coverage for cost-effective photo printing
- UltraChrome pigment ink technology for superior image quality
- Water-resistant, fade-resistant, and smudge-resistant output
- Wide color gamut for truer, more realistic pictures
- Compatible with Epson Stylus Photo R800 and R1800 printers
- Design for the Environment (DfE) certified
- Manufactured in the United States
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Epson Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | T054920 |
| Brand Name | Epson |
| Product Name | T0540 Series Ink Cartridges |
| Product Condition | Original |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Product Type | Ink Cartridge |
| Technical Information | |
| Print Technology | Inkjet |
| Print Color | Blue |
| Typical Print Yield | 400 Pages |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Epson Stylus Photo Printers: R800 R1800 |
| Environmental Certification | Design for the Environment (DfE) |
| Country of Origin | United States |
FAQ
What printers is the Epson T054920 ink cartridge compatible with?
The T054920 cartridge is specifically designed for use with Epson Stylus Photo R800 and Epson Stylus Photo R1800 printers. These are dedicated photo printers that utilize Epson's UltraChrome pigment ink system for professional-grade photographic output.
How many pages can I expect to print with this ink cartridge?
This cartridge has a typical print yield of 400 pages when printing at 5% coverage. The yield represents standard testing conditions and may vary based on actual print content, but it provides a reliable benchmark for planning photo printing volumes.
What are the advantages of UltraChrome pigment ink?
Epson's UltraChrome pigment ink technology offers superior resistance to water, fading, and smudging compared to conventional dye-based inks. This results in prints that maintain their quality over time without requiring special protective treatments, making them ideal for archival purposes.
Is this a genuine Epson product or a compatible alternative?
This is a genuine Epson Original ink cartridge with part number T054920. Using genuine Epson consumables ensures optimal printer performance, maintains warranty coverage, and delivers the color accuracy and durability that Epson printers are designed to achieve.