Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle is now available at Mascom International for KSh 3,000, brand new and sealed in its original Epson box. The Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle holds 70ml of genuine dye ink for the Epson L8050 and L18050 six-colour photo printers. Epson rates it at up to 7,200 pages or 2,100 photos at 10x15cm, roughly KSh 1.43 of ink per photo. This batch is dated to March 2028. Pick it up at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, Monday to Saturday.
Light cyan is the ink that separates a photo printer from an office printer. Standard cyan lays down strong blue dots, and in pale areas those dots can show as grain. The Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle fills those same areas with a softer tone, so clouds, wedding veils, pale walls and pastel backdrops print smooth. Portrait studios, wedding photographers and school photo teams across Nakuru, Eldoret and Nairobi depend on that finish. When the tank runs low, prints start to look like they came from a four-colour machine, and clients notice. Keeping a sealed spare Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle in the drawer prevents that slip.
No other ink in the 108 range handles pale blue tones the way the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle does, and Mascom International sells it only in factory-sealed boxes. Studio owners across Kenya tell us genuine light cyan keeps skies and soft backgrounds free of blotches, even on long runs. We check your printer model before you pay and stock all six 108 colours together, so one visit refills every tank. Walk in to Kimathi Street, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery to any Kenyan county.
Common Questions About the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle
What does the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle add that standard cyan cannot?
The Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle adds a diluted cyan that prints pale blues without visible dots. Standard cyan is strong, so the printer spaces its dots widely in light areas, and those gaps can look grainy up close. Light cyan covers the same area with more, softer dots. The result is smoother skies, clouds, pale clothing and gentle shadows on faces. Your L8050 or L18050 uses both inks together, and neither replaces the other.
How many prints does one Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle deliver, and at what cost?
One Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle delivers up to 2,100 photos at 10x15cm or 7,200 pages, based on Epson's test patterns. At KSh 3,000 from Mascom International, that equals about KSh 1.43 per photo and KSh 0.42 per page. Real counts vary with your work. Soft outdoor portraits, bright skies and pale studio backdrops draw more light cyan, while dark indoor scenes and text-heavy ID cards use far less.
Is a six-colour Epson L8050 worth it over a four-colour EcoTank for photo work?
Yes, if photos are your main business. A four-colour EcoTank like the L3250 prints decent snapshots, but it has no light cyan or light magenta, so pale skin and skies show more grain. The L8050 uses the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle and its light magenta partner to smooth those areas. The trade-off is running cost, since six 108 bottles cost more to refill than four 103 bottles. For documents alone, the four-colour printer remains the cheaper choice.
What happens if I let the light cyan tank run empty?
Refill before the tank drops below its lower line, because running any colour dry can let air into the ink path. Air causes missing lines and forces extra head cleanings, and each cleaning burns ink from every tank. Topping up with the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle at the lower line avoids that waste. Check the tank levels each morning before a large order, especially after long power cuts when printing stops for days.
How many Light Cyan bottles should a studio stock ahead of graduation season?
Work from your expected print count. A studio planning 3,000 graduation prints at 10x15cm would need about two Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottles, based on Epson's 2,100-photo rating. Add one spare for reprints and larger sizes. Graduation weeks at Moi University, Egerton and Kenyatta University bring sudden volume, so ordering from Mascom International a week early avoids a mid-ceremony shortage. The March 2028 date on current stock leaves plenty of time to use every bottle.
Can I top up the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle over leftover third-party ink?
It is better not to. Mixing genuine ink with a different formula in the same tank can change the colour, thicken the ink or leave residue that blocks nozzles. If your tank already holds third-party ink, let it run down to the lower line, then refill with the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle and run one head cleaning. Print a nozzle check afterwards. If gaps remain, bring the printer to Mascom International for advice before cleaning repeatedly.
Why do my skies show visible dots, and will Light Cyan fix that?
Visible dots in pale skies usually mean the light cyan tank is low, empty or holding poor-quality ink. When light cyan is missing, the printer uses sparse standard cyan dots instead, and the grain shows. Refilling with the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle and printing a nozzle check usually restores smooth gradients. If dots persist, check your print settings, since plain paper mode on glossy paper also produces grainy results.
Can I buy the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle on its own, or must I buy the full set?
You can buy the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle on its own for KSh 3,000. Each colour sits in its own tank, so you only refill the tank that is running low. Buying single bottles keeps cash free for paper and other stock. Studios that prefer to refill everything at once can take the full six-colour 108 set from Mascom International for KSh 17,650, which covers black plus the five colour bottles in one order.
Who should buy the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle, and who should skip it?
Buy the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle if you run an Epson L8050 or L18050 for portraits, weddings, school photos or fine-art prints. Skip it if your printer has only four tanks, such as the L3250 or L5290, because those models have no light cyan tank and use the 103 series. L805 and L1800 owners need the 673 series. Mascom International confirms the right bottle for any printer on WhatsApp.
Technical Specifications
Ink Chemistry and Capacity
- Product code C13T09C54A marks the genuine Epson 108 light cyan bottle on its box and label.
- Each bottle contains 70ml of light cyan dye ink, the same volume as every other 108 colour.
- 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 per bottle, according to Epson.
- Diluted cyan dye lays down softer tone, which reduces visible grain in pale image areas.
- Current Mascom International stock carries a March 2028 use-by date printed on each sealed box.
Supported Printers
- Epson L8050, the A4 Wi-Fi six-colour photo printer popular with Kenyan portrait studios.
- Epson L18050, the A3+ model that prints enlargements and posters with the same inks.
- Both machines share the six 108 bottles, so one stock serves a shop running either printer.
- Not compatible with four-colour EcoTank printers, which have no light cyan tank at all.
- Not compatible with the L805 or L1800, which use Epson's earlier 673 bottles.
- Confirm the bottle number on your tank label or in the manual before ordering.
Filling and Storage Design
- Shaped nozzle is designed for the light cyan inlet, helping keep it apart from the standard cyan tank.
- Ink flows without squeezing once the bottle stands upright on the tank inlet.
- Flow slows as the ink reaches the upper line, which helps avoid overfilling and spills.
- Screw cap reseals the bottle after a partial fill, protecting leftover ink between top-ups.
- Store spares upright, capped and in a closed drawer, away from heat and direct sunlight.
- Wipe the nozzle tip after filling, since light cyan dye still stains fabric, carpets and wooden desks.
Image Quality Role
- Smooths clouds, sky gradients and pale blue clothing that standard cyan would render with visible dots.
- Softens shadows on faces and necks, giving portraits a gentler, more natural transition.
- Improves pastel backdrops common in baby, graduation and family studio sessions.
- Works with light magenta to refine pale skin tones and neutral grey areas.
- Genuine ink follows Epson's driver colour profiles, so edits on screen match the finished print.
- Consistent ink flow keeps gradients even across enlargements printed on the A3+ L18050.
Cost and Consumption
- Light cyan costs about KSh 1.43 per 10x15cm photo at the Mascom International price of KSh 3,000.
- Light cyan costs about KSh 0.42 per page against Epson's 7,200-page rating.
- A 24-print family album uses roughly KSh 34 of light cyan at the rated yield.
- Outdoor and pastel-heavy shoots use more light cyan than dark indoor portraits.
- Head cleanings draw ink from every tank, so fewer cleanings stretch each bottle further.
- Use older-dated bottles first whenever you keep more than one in reserve.
Season Planning
- Estimate your print count for the season, then divide by 2,100 to plan bottle numbers.
- Order before graduation and December wedding peaks, when studio print volumes rise sharply.
- Keep light cyan and standard cyan spares together, since blue-heavy shoots use both.
- Print a nozzle check before each big order to catch problems on plain paper first.
- Log refill dates on the box to track how fast your studio really uses light cyan.
- Keep at least one sealed spare during December, when weddings and family portraits keep printers busy daily.
Package Contents
Your Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle comes in Epson's own sealed carton, which our staff never open or repack. It contains:
- One 70ml Epson 108 light cyan ink bottle, product code C13T09C54A
- Screw cap protecting the shaped filling nozzle
- Printed carton showing the March 2028 use-by date and batch code
The printer, paper and the other five 108 colours are sold separately, and we can pack a full set on request.
Warranty
Mascom International stands behind every Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle as genuine, factory-sealed Epson stock. A 6-month Mascom International warranty covers manufacturing defects, such as a leaking bottle, a split nozzle or a failed seal. Return a faulty bottle to our Nairobi CBD store or raise it on WhatsApp within that period, and we replace it.
Buying the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle from Mascom International
Mascom International keeps the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle on the shelf beside Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Light Magenta at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to compare boxes and dates before you buy.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery covers every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle the same day. Eldoret, Nakuru, Nyeri, Kisumu and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You check the box first and pay only on arrival.
The bottle is covered by the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above.
Portrait studios and print shops across Kenya turn to Mascom International for sealed Epson ink, honest dates on every box and after-sales help from a store they can visit.
