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Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle | 70ml Dye Ink | L8050 and L18050 Compatible | C13T09D500
Faint washes, cloud texture and subtle facial blending for fine-art and baby photography.
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Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 2,500, brand new and sealed, with 70ml of dye-based light cyan ink for the Epson L8050 and L18050. Epson lists it under part code C13T09D500. The Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle supplies the paler blue used for soft transitions in skin, cloud and sky, which is why six-colour printers carry it in a separate tank. Pick it up in Nairobi CBD at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, or have it delivered.
Designed for portrait photographers, baby and family studios, and fine-art printmakers, the Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle protects the subtle shading clients notice first. When the light cyan tank runs low, a whole print run can stall partway through a client order. Refilling with the Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle restores pale blues and fine gradients using the ink the printer was designed around. Studios in Upper Hill and Nakuru that print framed portraits tell us they top up light cyan before a big order rather than risk a reprint and a missed deadline.
Light cyan bottles can be hard to track down in Nairobi, so Mascom International keeps the Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle sealed on the shelf beside Black and Cyan. It costs the same KSh 2,500 as standard Cyan and KSh 500 less than an Epson 108 colour bottle, while the full 057 set is KSh 15,000. Photographers ordering from Kisumu and Mombasa tell us a sealed Epson box gives them confidence when they cannot visit in person. Order on WhatsApp and pay when it arrives, or walk in to see it first.
Common Questions About the Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle
How much does the Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle cost in Kenya?
The Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle sells for KSh 2,500 at Mascom International in Nairobi, brand new and sealed in its Epson box. For that price you get one 70ml bottle, cover against manufacturing defects for 6 months, and delivery that you settle on arrival. It is priced the same as the Black and Cyan 057 bottles. If several tanks are low at once, the complete set of six costs KSh 15,000.
What is the difference between the Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle and the Epson 057 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle?
The Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle holds a paler, lower-strength cyan than the Epson 057 EcoTank Cyan Ink Bottle, and each fills its own tank on the L8050 and L18050. Both cost KSh 2,500 at Mascom International and hold 70ml. Standard cyan builds strong blues and greens, while light cyan fills in soft highlights, pale skies and skin tones. They are not interchangeable: pouring one into the other's tank shifts every colour you print. Buy whichever tank is low, or both if your prints lean blue.
What happens if a KPLC power cut hits while my printer is using the Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle?
A KPLC power cut does not harm the Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle or the ink already in your tank. The risk is to the print head: if power drops mid-job, the head may not return to its capped rest position, and exposed nozzles can dry out. When power returns, switch the printer on so it parks the head, then run a nozzle check before your next portrait order. Studios in areas with frequent outages often run the printer on a small UPS so it can shut down properly.
Who needs the Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle, and who can skip it?
Owners of the Epson L8050 or L18050 whose light cyan tank is low need the Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle, especially portrait, wedding and fine-art printers. Anyone whose printer has only four colour tanks can skip it, because those machines have no light cyan tank at all. If you mostly print office documents and rarely print photos, a four-colour EcoTank office printer is a simpler fit than a six-colour photo model. Ask us on WhatsApp which ink your current printer takes.
Does the Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle improve skin tones in portraits?
Yes, the Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle helps portraits because it lets the printer lay pale tones with lighter dots instead of fewer, darker ones. That reduces the speckled look you can see on cheeks, foreheads and soft backgrounds in four-colour prints. For graduation portraits from Strathmore or USIU, or baby photos for family albums, the difference shows most on glossy and lustre paper held close to the eye.
Is the Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle safe to use with third-party ink already in my tanks?
The Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle works best in a printer running only Epson ink. Topping up a tank that already holds third-party ink mixes two formulas, which can change colour balance and, in some cases, leave deposits in the nozzles. If you have used non-Epson ink, let the tank run down near its low line before refilling with Epson, then run a nozzle check. Mascom International can advise on WhatsApp if streaks continue after a cleaning cycle.
Does the Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle expire, and how long can I keep it?
Every Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle carries a use-by date printed on its box, and the ink should be used before then. Studios that print mainly for seasonal events, such as December weddings, can still buy one spare and keep it sealed until needed. Store it upright in a cool, dark cupboard. Once opened, refill the tank in one go where possible, and cap any leftover tightly so it does not thicken.
How do I avoid filling the wrong tank with the Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle?
Match the colour label on the Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle with the label on the tank before you open anything. Light cyan sits close to standard cyan, and the two look alike in dim light, so refill near a window or under a bright lamp. Open one tank cap at a time, and close it before moving to the next colour. If light cyan ever goes into the wrong tank, stop printing and call us for advice before running another job.
Technical Specifications
Ink and Colour
- Light cyan dye-based ink — a softened blue that renders pale skies, highlights and skin transitions.
- One of two extra photo shades in the 057 range, alongside Light Magenta.
- Works with full Cyan to create gradual blues without visible dot patterns in prints.
- Dye-based formula gives bright, saturated colour on glossy and lustre photo paper.
- Part code C13T09D500 on the carton identifies the exact shade when you order.
Printer Compatibility
- Designed for the Epson L8050, the six-colour A4 EcoTank aimed at photo printing.
- Designed for the Epson L18050, which prints A3+ for exhibitions, menus and large portraits.
- Fills the light cyan tank only, which sits near the standard cyan tank.
- Four-colour EcoTank printers have no light cyan tank and cannot use this bottle.
- Look for 057 in your manual or on the printer carton before placing an order.
Yield and Running Cost
- Contains 70ml of light cyan ink, the same fill as the rest of the 057 range.
- Six 057 bottles together print about 2,100 4R photos under composite yield figures.
- Spread across that yield, a KSh 15,000 set costs near KSh 7 per 4R photo.
- One bottle at KSh 2,500 comes to roughly KSh 36 per millilitre of ink.
- Portrait and pastel-heavy work uses light cyan faster than text or bold graphic prints.
Bottle and Filling
- The nozzle seats into the tank's filling port, holding the bottle upright as ink drains.
- Filling halts by itself at the tank's full level, keeping desks and trays clean.
- No needles or squeeze action needed; gravity does the work once the bottle is in place.
- Cap screws back on firmly, so leftover ink keeps well for the next refill.
- Narrow bottle shape stores neatly in a drawer with your other 057 colours.
Storage and Handling
- Keep the carton sealed until refill day to protect the ink from air and light.
- Store in a dark cupboard at room temperature, away from kitchens and generators.
- Note the use-by date on the box and move older stock to the front.
- Refill on a flat, stable surface with tissue nearby in case of drips.
- Wash ink off skin with soap and water straight away, since on fabric it may stain.
Package Contents
Your order holds one sealed 70ml Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle in its Epson box, labelled with part code C13T09D500. There is no printer, paper, print head or tool inside, only the ink you need for the light cyan tank. Pay-on-arrival delivery gives you time to confirm the box is intact before paying. Black and Cyan 057 bottles, and the full six-colour set at KSh 15,000, are sold separately at Mascom International.
Warranty
Mascom International covers the Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle with a 6-month warranty for manufacturing defects, namely a leaking bottle, a cracked nozzle or a broken seal. Claims go through our service desk in Nairobi CBD, at Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street; bring the bottle and its original box.
Where to Buy the Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle in Kenya
Visit Mascom International at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, to collect the Epson 057 EcoTank Light Cyan Ink Bottle. We serve customers Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your printer's old bottle or a photo of the tank labels, and we will confirm the shade with you at the counter. Black and Cyan bottles are also on hand, plus the full set of six for KSh 15,000.
Talk to us before you order:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Every order ships pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret and Kakamega get delivery in 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The 6-month warranty above applies to every bottle. You can count on straight answers about specifications, honest pricing and after-sales support that continues long after the sale.
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