Epson 012 70ml Original Pigment Black Ink Bottle

Specification	Details
Manufacturer	Epson
Series	012
Manufacturer Part Number	C13T07K198
Ink Colour	Pigment Black
Ink Capacity	70ml
Ink Formulation	Pigment
Ink System	Epson Claria ET Premium
Printer Family	Epson EcoTank Photo
Compatible Models	L8160 and L8180

Epson 012 70ml Original Pigment Black Ink Bottle – Product Overview

The Epson 012 70ml Original Pigment Black Ink Bottle is a genuine Epson replacement ink designed for selected Epson EcoTank photo printers. Manufactured as part of Epson’s Claria ET Premium ink system, this pigment-black ink supports clear text, defined graphics and dependable document printing.

With manufacturer part number C13T07K198, the Epson 012 Pigment Black Ink Bottle is intended for compatible Epson EcoTank L8160 and L8180 printers. These multifunction photo printers use a six-colour ink system that combines pigment and dye-based inks to support a variety of photographic and document printing requirements.

Pigment black is particularly useful when producing text-heavy documents, forms, business correspondence, reports and printed materials requiring sharp black characters.

The 70ml bottle provides a convenient way to replenish the designated pigment-black reservoir. Unlike conventional cartridge-based systems, Epson EcoTank technology allows users to refill individual ink tanks when necessary.

For home offices, photography studios, design businesses and educational institutions, original Epson ink provides a manufacturer-designed solution for maintaining regular printing operations.

Original Epson Claria ET Premium Ink Technology

Epson’s Claria ET Premium printing system combines multiple ink types to support both photographic and document printing.

The Epson 012 Pigment Black Ink Bottle forms part of this system and serves a different purpose from the separately supplied Epson 011 Dye Black Ink Bottle.

Pigment black is designed to support crisp document output, while the dye-based colour inks contribute to photographic colour reproduction.

This combination enables compatible Epson printers to perform a wider variety of printing tasks, from everyday documents to detailed photographs.

The pigment-black formulation is designed to operate with the printer’s specified ink delivery system.

For customers concerned about product compatibility, selecting the correct Epson ink code is essential.

Sharp Black Text for Professional Documents

Clear text reproduction is important for business communications and administrative paperwork.

The Epson 012 Original Pigment Black Ink Bottle contributes to the printing of sharp black characters, headings, numerical data and document outlines.

Business documents often contain small fonts, tables and other information that must remain readable.

Examples include invoices, purchase orders, reports, correspondence, training materials and printed forms.

Using the correct original Epson pigment ink helps maintain the black printing performance intended for compatible printers.

The final text quality also depends on the paper, printer settings, printhead condition and document formatting.

70ml Capacity for Everyday Printing

The Epson 012 Pigment Black Ink Bottle contains 70ml of genuine Epson ink.

This quantity is designed for refilling the specified pigment-black reservoir of compatible Epson EcoTank printers.

Regular printer users can benefit from maintaining sufficient ink supplies to avoid interruptions caused by empty reservoirs.

The refillable ink system allows customers to purchase individual ink colours as required instead of replacing complete cartridge units.

For organisations regularly producing documents, the 70ml bottle provides a practical replacement consumable.

Ink consumption depends on print coverage, selected printing settings, printer maintenance and the types of documents produced.

Pigment Black and Dye Black – Understanding the Difference

The Epson EcoTank L8160 and L8180 printing systems include two separate black ink formulations.

The Epson 012 Pigment Black Ink Bottle carries manufacturer code C13T07K198.

The separately supplied Epson 011 Dye Black Ink Bottle carries manufacturer code C13T07J198.

These products are not interchangeable merely because both are black.

The pigment-black formulation is suited to the printer’s document-printing functions, while the dye-black formulation is used as part of its photographic printing system.

Customers should carefully identify the required tank before refilling.

Never pour pigment black ink into a reservoir designated for dye black, or the reverse.

Designed for Epson EcoTank L8160

The Epson EcoTank L8160 is an A4 multifunction photo printer designed to support document and photographic printing.

Its six-colour ink system includes a dedicated pigment-black reservoir.

The Epson 012 Pigment Black Ink Bottle is listed as a suitable replacement consumable for this printer by Indian Epson consumables suppliers.

Users of the L8160 may print business documents, personal photographs, educational materials and creative projects.

Pigment-black ink helps support the document-printing portion of this workflow.

Before purchasing, customers should confirm that their printer’s installed ink system specifies the C13T07K198 code.

Designed for Epson EcoTank L8180

The Epson EcoTank L8180 is an A3+ multifunction photo printer that combines photographic printing with general document capabilities.

Epson officially identifies the C13T07K198 pigment-black ink as a consumable for the L8180.

The printer uses its six-colour ink system to support photographs, business graphics and printed documents.

For users producing larger documents, presentations and creative materials, maintaining the appropriate original inks is important.

The Epson 012 Pigment Black Ink Bottle provides a replacement supply for the correct pigment-black reservoir.

Using the manufacturer’s specified ink helps maintain compatibility with the printer’s designed printing system.

Reliable Printing for Home Offices

Home offices often require a single printer capable of producing documents and occasional photographs.

Compatible Epson EcoTank photo printers can support these requirements.

The Epson 012 Pigment Black Ink Bottle contributes to printing letters, forms, reports and other documents containing black text.

Clear document output is important for administrative work, customer communication and general office tasks.

For home users, the refillable ink bottle format makes it convenient to replenish consumables without replacing conventional cartridges.

The genuine Epson formulation is designed for the supported printer models.

Professional Printing for Corporate Environments

Businesses frequently print documents that require clear text, readable tables and consistent presentation.

The Epson 012 Original Pigment Black Ink Bottle supports these requirements when used in compatible Epson printers.

Typical printing applications include quotations, purchase orders, internal reports, meeting documents, proposals and administrative forms.

Sharp black text improves readability, especially when documents contain smaller fonts or detailed numerical information.

Organisations operating Epson EcoTank printers can maintain regular ink supplies as part of their consumables inventory.

Selecting the correct original ink reduces the risk of purchasing an unsuitable product for the printer.

Suitable for Educational Institutions

Schools, colleges, training centres and other educational organisations use printers for a wide variety of documents.

The Epson 012 Pigment Black Ink Bottle supports printing on compatible Epson EcoTank models used for educational and administrative purposes.

Common applications include worksheets, assignments, timetables, notices, examination-related materials and printed correspondence.

Readability is important when producing educational content containing detailed explanations and numerical information.

The printer’s pigment-black ink contributes to sharp document text.

The 70ml refill bottle provides a practical solution for maintaining the appropriate ink supply.

Ideal for Creative Studios and Designers

Creative businesses often need printers capable of producing both graphical materials and regular documents.

A photography studio, for example, may print customer records, invoices, booking forms, reference documents and photo proofs.

A design studio may prepare project notes, proposals, client presentations and technical documents.

The Epson 012 Pigment Black Ink Bottle supports black document printing on compatible Epson EcoTank photo printers.

For photographic output, the printer also uses its other specified inks, including dye black, cyan, magenta, yellow and grey.

Maintaining the full set of genuine replacement inks helps the printer remain ready for different printing applications.

Clear Lines, Borders and Document Graphics

Many documents contain graphical elements in addition to text.

These may include table borders, chart labels, diagrams, outlines, symbols and other black design features.

The Epson 012 Pigment Black Ink Bottle contributes to defined black elements in compatible printing modes.

Sharp outlines can improve document presentation and help separate information visually.

Examples include business forms, educational diagrams, project plans and detailed reports.

The quality of printed graphics depends on the document resolution, paper selection and printing settings.

Using the specified original pigment-black ink is one part of achieving the intended output.

Convenient Epson EcoTank Ink Refilling

The Epson 012 Black Ink Bottle is intended for Epson’s refillable ink tank system.

Instead of installing a traditional black ink cartridge, users replenish the appropriate pigment-black reservoir.

Before refilling, the printer should be positioned on a stable surface and the correct ink tank identified.

Users should read the manufacturer’s refill instructions and confirm the ink bottle’s SKU.

The bottle should be handled carefully to prevent contamination or spills.

After refilling, close the tank securely and follow any printer instructions for updating ink-level information.

The correct ink must be used for each designated reservoir.

Importance of Genuine Epson Ink

Original Epson ink is designed for use in specified Epson printing systems.

The Epson 012 Pigment Black Ink Bottle is manufactured for the printer models identified by Epson and supported suppliers.

Using the correct genuine product helps maintain the intended compatibility and printing characteristics.

Third-party inks may differ in formulation, viscosity and other properties.

For businesses and individual users concerned with dependable output, choosing the manufacturer-specified consumable can reduce uncertainty.

Customers should check the product packaging and manufacturer part number before using any replacement ink.

Cost Management with EcoTank Technology

Epson EcoTank printers use refillable reservoirs rather than relying on conventional cartridge replacement.

This technology can help reduce printing expenses for customers who print frequently.

The Epson 012 Pigment Black Ink Bottle provides a measured quantity of original replacement ink.

Users can replenish only the required colour instead of purchasing an entire cartridge assembly.

The actual cost per printed page depends on ink prices, document coverage, paper costs, print settings and maintenance activity.

For offices producing regular documents, tracking ink purchases can help with consumable budgeting.

Document Printing and Paper Selection

The appearance of black printed text can be influenced by the paper used.

Different media types absorb and display ink differently.

For ordinary documents, suitable office paper can help produce clear text and graphics.

For presentation materials, selecting an appropriate paper type may improve the overall printed appearance.

Users should follow Epson’s recommended paper specifications and printer settings.

Using the correct original ink is important, but it should be combined with suitable paper and printer maintenance.

Ink Maintenance and Storage

Proper ink handling and storage are important for maintaining consumable quality.

The Epson 012 Pigment Black Ink Bottle should be stored according to Epson’s packaging instructions.

Users should avoid exposing ink bottles to excessive heat or other unsuitable conditions.

The bottle should remain securely closed until it is needed.

Before refilling, check the packaging for damage and confirm the product identification.

Keeping genuine replacement ink in suitable storage conditions can help businesses maintain a reliable inventory.

Original Epson Manufacturer Identification

The Epson 012 Pigment Black Ink Bottle is identified by the manufacturer part number C13T07K198.

This code is important for distinguishing the product from other Epson black ink bottles.

The Epson 011 Dye Black Ink Bottle, for example, uses the different code C13T07J198.

Other Epson ink ranges may also include black bottles that are not suitable for these printers.

Customers should avoid selecting ink solely by colour or bottle appearance.

The manufacturer’s part number provides a more reliable way to identify the required replacement product.

Why Choose Epson 012 Original Pigment Black Ink?

The Epson 012 70ml Original Pigment Black Ink Bottle combines genuine Epson manufacturing, pigment-based black ink technology and convenient EcoTank refilling.

It supports sharp text, defined document graphics and dependable everyday printing in compatible Epson EcoTank L8160 and L8180 printers.

Its 70ml capacity provides a convenient replacement supply for the dedicated pigment-black ink reservoir.

For home offices, educational institutions, photography studios and businesses seeking the original Epson pigment-black refill, C13T07K198 is the manufacturer part number to verify before ordering.

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