Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle is now in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 3,000 for a brand new and sealed 70ml bottle. The Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle carries genuine Epson dye ink for the L8050 and L18050 six-colour photo printers. Epson rates one bottle at up to 7,200 pages or 2,100 photos at 10x15cm, which works out to about KSh 1.43 per photo. Current boxes carry a March 2028 use-by date. Buy it at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or have it delivered.
Faces decide whether a client loves a portrait, and light magenta does much of the work on faces. Standard magenta is strong, so on its own it can leave pale cheeks and foreheads looking blotchy or speckled. The Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle fills those areas with a softer pink, so skin, lips and blush tones blend naturally. Newborn photographers, bridal studios in Karen and Kilimani, and school portrait teams all feel the difference. Once the light magenta tank runs low, skin starts to look grainy and red, and reprints eat into your margin.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that stock only the common colours, Mascom International keeps the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle on the shelf with the full six-colour set. Portrait photographers across Nairobi tell us genuine light magenta keeps skin smooth across a whole album, with no patchy pages. We confirm your printer model on WhatsApp before you pay, so you receive the right Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle the first time. Walk in to our Kimathi Street counter, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties.
Common Questions About the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle
Why do portraits need the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle?
Portraits need the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle because skin is mostly pale, warm tone that strong magenta renders poorly. Without a light ink, the printer spreads sparse magenta dots across cheeks and foreheads, and the grain shows on close inspection. Light magenta lays down more, softer dots, so skin blends from highlight to shadow without speckles. It also smooths pink flowers, pastel dresses and sunset clouds. The L8050 and L18050 use it in almost every photo with a human face.
What yield and cost per photo does the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle give?
The Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle gives up to 2,100 photos at 10x15cm or 7,200 pages, according to Epson's test patterns. At KSh 3,000 from Mascom International, that is about KSh 1.43 per photo and KSh 0.42 per page. A 30-print newborn session therefore uses roughly KSh 43 of light magenta. Portrait-heavy studios drain this tank faster than landscape photographers, because faces, skin and warm backdrops lean heavily on this pale pink ink.
How is the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle different from the standard Magenta bottle?
They are separate inks with separate tanks. The standard Magenta bottle, code C13T09C34A, supplies strong reds, pinks and purples. The Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle, code C13T09C64A, supplies a diluted magenta for pale skin, blush and soft pastels. The printer mixes both to cover the full range from deep red to barely-there pink. Neither can stand in for the other, so keep both tanks filled. Mascom International sells each at KSh 3,000.
Will light magenta prints fade in a sunny Nairobi shop window?
Dye-ink prints fade faster under direct sunlight, and pale tones from the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle show fading first. A sample portrait taped to a window facing Moi Avenue or Tom Mboya Street will lose colour sooner than one kept indoors. Frame display prints behind glass, hang them away from direct sun, and replace window samples every few months. Prints stored in albums or envelopes, away from light, hold their colour far longer.
Can the shaped nozzle stop me from filling the wrong tank?
The shaped nozzle on the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle is designed for its matching inlet, which helps prevent mix-ups between magenta and light magenta. Still read the label on each bottle and tank before pouring, especially when several staff share the printer. If the wrong ink does go in, stop printing at once and contact Mascom International on WhatsApp. Continuing to print pushes the mixed ink deeper into the print head and makes the fix harder.
Does dust in busy print shops affect the refill?
Dust can enter an open tank, so refill quickly and close the tank cap as soon as the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle lifts away. Shops along busy roads in Eastleigh, Industrial Area or Kisumu town collect fine dust on every surface. Wipe the area around the tank inlet with a dry tissue before opening it. Keep spare bottles boxed in a closed drawer, and cover the printer when it is not in use overnight.
Why do skin tones look blotchy or too red on my prints?
Blotchy or reddish skin usually means the light magenta tank is low or empty, forcing the printer to use strong magenta dots in pale areas. Refill with the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle, then print a nozzle check to confirm every colour fires cleanly. If the problem remains, check that the paper type in your print settings matches the photo paper in the tray. A mismatched setting lays down the wrong amount of ink and distorts skin.
Is the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle good for wedding and newborn photographers?
Yes, these are the photographers who benefit most from the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle. Bridal portraits, baby close-ups and family sessions are dominated by skin, soft fabrics and pastel décor. Light magenta keeps those areas smooth and natural, even in large prints from the A3+ L18050. Studios in Karen, Kilimani and Nakuru do well to keep a sealed spare during December, when weddings and holiday portraits keep printers running every day.
Who should buy the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle, and who should skip it?
Buy the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle if you own an Epson L8050 or L18050 and print portraits, weddings, baby photos or family albums. Skip it if your printer has four tanks, such as the L3250 or L3210, because those models have no light magenta tank and use Epson 103 bottles. Anyone running an older L805 or L1800 should ask us for 673 bottles instead. Mascom International confirms the right ink for any Epson printer on WhatsApp before you pay.
Technical Specifications
Bottle Specifications
- Product code C13T09C64A identifies the genuine Epson 108 light magenta bottle on box and label.
- Each bottle holds 70ml of light magenta dye ink, the same volume as all 108 colours.
- Epson rates the bottle at up to 7,200 pages, based on its own test pattern methodology.
- Photo yield reaches up to 2,100 prints at 10x15cm, the standard size for most studio orders.
- Diluted magenta dye lays down gentle pink tone, reducing grain in pale skin and pastel areas.
- Boxes now on our shelf show a March 2028 use-by date, leaving well over two years of storage life.
Printer Fit
- Epson L8050, the A4 Wi-Fi six-colour photo printer used widely by Kenyan portrait studios.
- Epson L18050, the A3+ model that prints enlargements and framed portraits with the same inks.
- Both printers share the six 108 bottles, so one ink stock covers either machine.
- Not compatible with four-colour EcoTank printers, which have no light magenta tank.
- Not compatible with the L805 or L1800, which use the older Epson 673 series.
- Check your tank label or printer manual for the bottle number before ordering.
Refill Design and Care
- Shaped nozzle is designed for the light magenta inlet, helping keep it separate from the magenta tank.
- Standing the bottle upright on its inlet starts the flow, with no need to press the sides.
- Flow slows as ink reaches the upper line, which helps prevent overfilling and spills.
- Screw cap reseals after a partial fill, so leftover ink stays ready for the next top-up.
- Wipe the inlet area before opening the tank, since dust in busy shops can enter an open tank.
- Keep spares boxed, upright and capped in a closed drawer, away from heat and sunlight.
Portrait Performance
- Smooths cheeks, foreheads and necks where strong magenta alone would leave visible speckles.
- Blends blush, lips and warm highlights into natural transitions across close-up portraits.
- Refines pastel dresses, flowers and décor common in bridal and baby photography.
- Works with light cyan to build neutral greys and soft shadows on faces and backdrops.
- Genuine ink follows Epson's driver colour profiles, so screen edits match the finished print.
- Even ink flow keeps skin consistent across large enlargements printed on the A3+ L18050.
Cost Breakdown
- Light magenta costs about KSh 1.43 per 10x15cm photo at the Mascom International price of KSh 3,000.
- Light magenta costs about KSh 0.42 per page against Epson's 7,200-page rating.
- A 30-print newborn session uses roughly KSh 43 of light magenta at the rated yield.
- A full six-colour 108 set costs KSh 17,650 when bought together at Mascom International.
- Fewer head cleanings stretch every bottle further, since each cleaning draws ink from all tanks.
- Portrait-heavy studios use light magenta faster than landscape shooters, so budget for more frequent refills.
Studio Habits
- Refill before the tank drops below its lower line so air does not reach the print head.
- Print a nozzle check before each large order to catch blocked nozzles on plain paper.
- Match the paper setting to the loaded photo paper so the printer lays down the right ink amount.
- Keep one sealed light magenta spare during wedding and graduation seasons.
- Write the refill date on each box to track how quickly your studio uses light magenta.
- Cover the printer overnight in dusty shops so fine particles stay off the tank caps and paper path.
Package Contents
The Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle ships in Epson's sealed retail carton, never opened or refilled by our team. You receive:
- One 70ml Epson 108 light magenta ink bottle, product code C13T09C64A
- Screw cap fitted over the shaped filling nozzle
- Printed carton carrying the March 2028 use-by date and batch details
The printer, photo paper and the other five 108 colours are sold separately at the same Kimathi Street counter.
Warranty
Mascom International guarantees every Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle as 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. Raise any fault at our Nairobi CBD store or on WhatsApp within that period, and we replace the bottle.
Where to Buy the Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle in Kenya
The Epson 108 EcoTank Light Magenta Ink Bottle is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to check the box date and pick up any other 108 colours your printer needs.
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 Light Magenta Ink Bottle across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you pay only when the bottle reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Kisumu, Nakuru, Machakos, Meru 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.
Each bottle is backed by the 6-month warranty above, with claims handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk. Studios and photographers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for sealed Epson ink, clear use-by dates and support they can reach in person.
