Mascom International stocks the Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle at KSh 3,000, available now at our Nairobi CBD store as a brand new and sealed 70ml bottle. The Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle holds genuine Epson dye ink for the six-colour L8050 and L18050 photo printers. Epson rates one bottle at up to 7,200 pages or 2,100 photos at 10x15cm, about KSh 0.42 per page. Current stock carries a use-by date of February 2028. Find us at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order for delivery.
Wedding photographers, graduation studios and passport photo kiosks rely on cyan more than its name suggests. Cyan builds every blue sky, swimming pool, school uniform and denim jacket, and it mixes with yellow to form the greens in gardens and landscapes. When cyan runs low, prints drift warm and skies turn grey or purple, so a whole batch of graduation photos from Kenyatta University or Strathmore goes back into the printer. The Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle keeps those colours on target, and one refill covers roughly 2,100 postcard prints before you need another.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops mix sealed stock with repacked bottles, Mascom International sells every Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle in its original dated box. Photographers who shoot Diani beach weddings tell us genuine cyan keeps sea and sky tones steady from the first album page to the last. Our team checks your printer model on WhatsApp before you pay, so the Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle fits your tank the first time. Collect it at our Kimathi Street counter, or choose pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Common Questions About the Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle
What does the Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle do inside a six-colour printer?
The Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle supplies the main blue ink that the L8050 and L18050 mix into almost every photo. Cyan forms skies, water, blue clothing and cool shadows, and it blends with yellow to create greens and with magenta to create purples. The Light Cyan bottle then softens pale blues, but it cannot replace standard cyan. If the cyan tank runs dry, colour balance shifts across the whole print, not only in the blue areas.
How long does one Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle last in a busy studio?
One Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle lasts up to 2,100 photos at 10x15cm or 7,200 pages, according to Epson's test patterns. At KSh 3,000, that is about KSh 1.43 of cyan per photo. A studio printing 70 postcard photos a day would therefore refill cyan roughly once a month. Outdoor shots with large skies, beach scenes and blue backdrops use more cyan than indoor portraits, so heavy wedding seasons shorten the interval between refills.
Is the Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle the same as the Light Cyan bottle?
No, they are separate inks and each fills its own tank. The Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle, code C13T09C24A, carries full-strength cyan for strong blues and greens. The Light Cyan bottle, code C13T09C54A, carries a diluted version that smooths pale skies and soft backgrounds without visible dots. The printer needs both, and each nozzle is shaped for its own tank inlet. Mascom International sells both at KSh 3,000, so you can refill them together in one order.
Why pay KSh 3,000 for genuine cyan when compatible 108 ink costs less?
Genuine Epson cyan protects the print head, which costs far more to replace than any bottle of ink. The Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle is made to the thickness and colour profile the L8050 expects, so its printer driver produces accurate blues. Compatible inks often shift skies toward purple or green, and some leave residue that blocks nozzles. Epson may also refuse printer warranty support for damage traced to non-genuine ink, which turns a small saving into a large repair bill.
Is a February 2028 use-by date long enough for my studio?
Yes, February 2028 leaves well over two years of shelf life on Mascom International's current Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle stock. Most studios empty a cyan bottle within weeks or months, long before that date arrives. Keeping one sealed spare in reserve is therefore safe. Epson prints the date because dye ink slowly changes during long storage. Use bottles in date order, store them capped and upright, and check the box date whenever you receive new stock.
Does coastal humidity in Mombasa or Lamu affect prints made with cyan ink?
Humidity slows drying, so prints made with the Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle need a little more time before stacking on the coast. Dye ink sits in the coating of photo paper, and damp air keeps the surface soft for longer. Lay fresh prints face up for several minutes before sliding them into albums or envelopes. Store finished photos away from damp walls and direct sun, and keep spare bottles sealed in a closed drawer rather than an open shelf.
Who should buy the Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle, and who should skip it?
Buy the Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle if you own an Epson L8050 or L18050 and print weddings, graduations, school portraits or travel photos. Skip it if your printer is a four-colour EcoTank such as the L3250, which takes the Epson 103 Cyan bottle that Mascom International sells at KSh 2,225. L805 and L1800 owners need the 673 series instead. If your cyan tank is still above half, you may need Light Cyan or another colour first.
How do I refill the cyan tank on an L8050 without spilling?
Open the tank cover, remove the cyan tank cap, then unscrew the cap on the Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle. Stand the bottle upright on the cyan inlet, where its shaped nozzle is designed to fit. Ink flows by itself and slows as the tank reaches its upper line. Lift the bottle straight up, replace the tank cap and close the cover. Recap any leftover ink tightly and store it upright for the next top-up.
Technical Specifications
Ink Formula and Yield
- Product code C13T09C24A identifies the genuine Epson 108 cyan bottle printed on the box and label.
- Each bottle holds 70ml of cyan dye ink, matching the size of every other bottle in the 108 range.
- Epson rates the bottle at up to 7,200 pages using its own test pattern methodology.
- Photo yield reaches up to 2,100 prints at 10x15cm, the common size for studio and event orders.
- Dye formula sits in the photo paper coating, giving smooth gradations in skies, water and fabric.
- Current Mascom International stock is dated February 2028, printed clearly on every sealed box.
Printer Match
- Epson L8050, the A4 Wi-Fi six-colour printer common in Nairobi photo and passport studios.
- Epson L18050, the A3+ version that prints large portraits, posters and framed pieces for clients.
- Both printers use identical 108 bottles, so one stock of cyan serves either machine in your shop.
- Not suitable for the L805 or L1800, which were built around Epson's older 673 bottles.
- Not suitable for four-colour EcoTank models that use 103, 101, 003 or 664 bottles.
- Tank labels and the printer manual list the correct bottle number before you place an order.
Refill Mechanics
- Nozzle is shaped for the cyan inlet, which helps prevent cyan from entering the light cyan tank.
- Gravity does the filling once the bottle sits upright, so no squeezing is needed at any stage.
- Ink flow slows near the upper fill line, reducing the risk of overflow onto the printer body.
- Screw cap seals leftover ink after a partial refill, so nothing goes to waste between top-ups.
- Clear colour naming on the bottle and box helps staff avoid mixing up cyan and light cyan.
- A folded tissue under the bottle catches stray drops, since cyan dye stains cloth and wood.
Colour Performance
- Full-strength cyan produces deep blues in skies, uniforms, swimming pools and denim.
- Mixes with yellow to form natural greens in gardens, parks and outdoor event backdrops.
- Works with magenta to build purples, violets and cool shadow tones in portraits.
- Balanced cyan keeps skin tones neutral, since a weak cyan tank pushes whole prints toward red.
- Genuine ink matches Epson's driver colour profiles, so screen colours translate closely to paper.
- Steady flow from genuine ink helps prevent white banding lines across large blue areas.
Running Cost and Care
- Cyan costs about KSh 0.42 per page at the Mascom International price of KSh 3,000.
- Cyan costs about KSh 1.43 per 10x15cm photo, based on Epson's 2,100-photo rating.
- A 36-print wedding proof set uses about KSh 51 of cyan at that rated yield.
- Store bottles capped, upright and out of direct sun, especially in warm coastal shops.
- Use older-dated bottles first when you hold more than one in reserve.
- Keep ink out of reach of children and pets, and wash skin promptly after any spill.
Ordering and Stock Tips
- Order cyan and light cyan together, since blue-heavy outdoor shoots draw on both tanks.
- Keep one sealed cyan spare before graduation and wedding seasons, when print volumes peak.
- Run a nozzle check on plain paper before long print runs to catch blocked cyan nozzles early.
- Refill before the tank drops below its lower line so air does not enter the ink path.
- Send a photo of your printer label on WhatsApp so our team confirms the 108 series before dispatch.
- Write the refill date on each box, which shows how many weeks one cyan bottle really lasts your studio.
Package Contents
Each Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle leaves our store in the factory-sealed Epson carton, with nothing opened or swapped. Inside the carton:
- One 70ml Epson 108 cyan ink bottle, product code C13T09C24A
- Screw cap sealing the shaped filling nozzle
- Carton printing showing the February 2028 use-by date and batch number
Photo paper, the printer and the other five 108 colours are sold separately at our Kimathi Street counter.
Warranty
Mascom International confirms every Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle is genuine Epson stock, supplied factory-sealed. The bottle carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects, including leaks, a damaged nozzle or a faulty seal. Report the fault at our Nairobi CBD store or on WhatsApp within that period, and we swap the bottle for a new one.
Where to Buy the Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle in Kenya
The Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit our store Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and see the full six-colour 108 range on one shelf before you buy.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Epson 108 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you pay only when it reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Mombasa, Malindi, Kisumu, Nakuru and every other major town receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every bottle is covered by the 6-month warranty above, with claims handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk. Photographers and print studios nationwide count on Mascom International for sealed Epson ink, fair prices and a store they can walk into.
