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Really not modified to take the K3 inks, since the 7900 printer is also K3 inks. The main modification is removing 2 channels from the head, which lowers the cost to build dramatically. Other than Orange and Green, the two printers take the exact same ink cartridges - same part numbers.I doubt it, the HDR ink set is just wonderful.
It looks like it is a 7900 modified to take the K3 inks which is not bad, but I prefer the gamut I am getting out of the HDR inks.
-bob
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I've heard people CLAIM that the x890 ink has less metamerism, but I've never seen proof of it. When the 7880 first came out (same inkset as 9890), I noted what appeared to be more bronzing on the 7880 than my 7800 had; by contrast my 7900 has none that I notice. If my 7900 failed today, I would replace it immediately with another.
Don't seem to be able to edit my own posts, and needed to correct this typo. That should have read 7900 and not 4900 ... the 4900 cartridges contain the same inks as the 79/9900 but are physically different than the 4880 as well as the larger x900 printers, so they are unique to that printer.The same inks now fit the 7890, 9890, 4900, and 9900 printers.
Really not modified to take the K3 inks, since the 7900 printer is also K3 inks. The main modification is removing 2 channels from the head, which lowers the cost to build dramatically. Other than Orange and Green, the two printers take the exact same ink cartridges - same part numbers.
Was wondering along similar lines. Does anyone know if I can use a model T5967 Ultrachrome K3 light black ink, in a brand new 9900 with HDR badged ink cartridges?? I accidently bought an Ultrachrome K3 350ml light black over the net and was wondering if it would be ok to run through my machine???? I consulted the Epson site to find the model for my machine and it says T5967 is the model number for light black ink for my 9900. Then I receive a K3 badged ink. Strange that the model numbers are the same??????
All the best.
I see my 9900 using orange and green as well, and I’m of the opinion the bigger gamut definitely helps some of the time. But I also believe most will be more than completely happy with the gamut/prints from the standard printer inksets.Gamut is larger with 9900. Unlike some photographers, I do see my Orange and Green inks being used---not as often as others, but they are replaced regularly. Weakpoint for Epson is yellow longevity (though lasts still beyond our lifespan). Orange and Green allows less use of Yellow, and so the argument goes that prints made with 9900 are more "archival"---whatever that means. Real world use probably means you won't see an actual difference in hand.
ken