Is Epson's much-heralded new UltraChrome K3 photo printer ink a significant step forward? To help find out, we have examined the new 17 inch format Stylus Pro 4800. Our findings will also be of interest to anyone interested in Epson's other new UltraChrome K3 printers, including the Stylus Photo 2100/2200 replacement, the Stylus Photo R2400 as it uses the same ink formulation as the 4800.
According to Epson the excellence of its new generation of professional ink-jet printers is largely down to the new UltraChrome K3 inks. These reformulated archival pigment inks are claimed to offer a wider colour gamut, especially in darker areas of the print, more neutral grey tones and reduced bronzing on glossy and lustre finish papers.
