---
product_id: 2190075
title: "Epson T5809 UltraChrome K3 Light Light Black Cartridge Ink"
brand: "epson"
price: "$271"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Epson"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2190075-epson-t5809-ultrachrome-k3-light-light-black-cartridge-ink
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# UltraChrome K3 3-level black ink tech Replace only the color you need Compatible with Stylus Pro 3800 & 3880 Epson T5809 UltraChrome K3 Light Light Black Cartridge Ink

**Brand:** epson
**Price:** $271
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Elevate your prints to professional perfection with Epson’s UltraChrome K3 ink — because your art deserves no less.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Epson T5809 UltraChrome K3 Light Light Black Cartridge Ink by epson
- **How much does it cost?** $271 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2190075-epson-t5809-ultrachrome-k3-light-light-black-cartridge-ink)

## Best For

- epson enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted epson brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Long-Lasting Brilliance:** Prints maintain vibrant, fade-resistant quality for over a decade, making your work stand the test of time and trends.
- • **Precision Black Mastery:** Experience Epson’s proprietary UltraChrome K3 technology delivering unmatched depth with a three-level black ink system for flawless photo and matte prints.
- • **Tailored Ink Replacement:** Save money and reduce waste by replacing only the specific cartridge color you need, thanks to the convenient 9-cartridge set design.
- • **Effortless Maintenance Boost:** Installing a fresh cartridge revitalizes your printer’s performance, enabling smooth head cleaning and restoring pristine print quality.
- • **Professional-Grade Compatibility:** Optimized for Epson Stylus Pro 3800 and 3880 printers, ensuring seamless integration and consistent, gallery-quality output every time.

## Overview

The Epson T5809 UltraChrome K3 Light Light Black Cartridge is a high-performance ink cartridge designed for Epson Stylus Pro 3800 and 3880 printers. Featuring advanced UltraChrome K3 technology with a three-level black ink system, it delivers superior photo and matte black print quality. Its modular 9-cartridge set allows for cost-effective, selective replacement, ensuring long-lasting, fade-resistant prints trusted by professionals worldwide.

## Description

Epson T5809 UltraChrome K3 Light Light Black Cartridge Ink

Review: No substitute - I am a professional photographer and use this ink in an Epson 3880. I have been using epson printers since my first dot matrix in the early 80's. I would never buy anything other than an Epson. Make no mistake, Epson earns a lot of money from these inks. When you buy a consumer grade Epson you are almost selling your soul to the Devil because the lowest price printers are sold at a loss and you are raped on the ink cost (over $1000./liter). Same with HP and the others. The professional grade printers are more economical on ink, but it still costs me over $500. to replace a full set of cartridges on my 3880. As expensive as the Epson ink is, the image quality is beautiful the performance is trouble free. Please save yourself the pain and trouble of trying to save money by using an aftermarket ink for photographic quality prints. Furthermore, there is proprietary software programmed into the Epson cartridges.
Review: Great Cartridge - I purchased this cartridge for my Epson Stylus Pro 3800. Although my previous Magenta cartridge did not say it was out (3% remaining), my print quality was degrading and I figured a new cartridge would allow me to clean my printer head and resolve the issue. Upon installing this and performing a cleaning, my printer is going just like new again. I have only used genuine Epson cartridges in my printer and have found them to be of a very high quality with prints lasting so far for 10 years with no fading. They say that these cartridges should be replaced every 2 years whether or not you have emptied them. The cartridge I bought is stamped March 2018 meaning this cartridge has been sitting for 7 months already. However, upon using these cartridges, I have not found that anything happens to them after two years. If you look at my picture, the Cyan cartridge was manufactured in 2012 and is still producing colors just fine.

## Features

- For use with Epson Stylus Pro 3800 and 3880
- Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink technology
- Three-level Black ink system with auto-sharing Photo and Matte Black
- Convenient, 9 cartridge set – replace only the color you need

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000J3HET8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #35,955 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #1,388 in Inkjet Printer Ink Cartridges |
| Brand | Epson |
| Color | Extra Light Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (757) |
| Date First Available | February 2, 2009 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.4 x 1.5 x 3.9 inches |
| Item Weight | 5.6 ounces |
| Item model number | C13T580900 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Epson |
| Number of Processors | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.4 x 1.5 x 3.9 inches |
| Series | toner |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Epson
- **Color:** Extra Light Black
- **Compatibility Options:** Genuine
- **Compatible Devices:** Epson
- **Compatible Printer Models:** Epson Stylus Pro 3800, Epson Stylus Pro 3880
- **Ink Base:** Water
- **Ink Color:** Light Light Black
- **Model Name:** toner
- **Page Yield:** 100
- **Special Feature:** Universal

## Images

![Epson T5809 UltraChrome K3 Light Light Black Cartridge Ink - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+8wV7XhfL.jpg)
![Epson T5809 UltraChrome K3 Light Light Black Cartridge Ink - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JC8v8a5XL.jpg)
![Epson T5809 UltraChrome K3 Light Light Black Cartridge Ink - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nOoRVRMiL.jpg)
![Epson T5809 UltraChrome K3 Light Light Black Cartridge Ink - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ebb6fNW1L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No substitute
*by R***O on November 9, 2012*

I am a professional photographer and use this ink in an Epson 3880. I have been using epson printers since my first dot matrix in the early 80's. I would never buy anything other than an Epson. Make no mistake, Epson earns a lot of money from these inks. When you buy a consumer grade Epson you are almost selling your soul to the Devil because the lowest price printers are sold at a loss and you are raped on the ink cost (over $1000./liter). Same with HP and the others. The professional grade printers are more economical on ink, but it still costs me over $500. to replace a full set of cartridges on my 3880. As expensive as the Epson ink is, the image quality is beautiful the performance is trouble free. Please save yourself the pain and trouble of trying to save money by using an aftermarket ink for photographic quality prints. Furthermore, there is proprietary software programmed into the Epson cartridges.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Cartridge
*by J***R on October 10, 2016*

I purchased this cartridge for my Epson Stylus Pro 3800. Although my previous Magenta cartridge did not say it was out (3% remaining), my print quality was degrading and I figured a new cartridge would allow me to clean my printer head and resolve the issue. Upon installing this and performing a cleaning, my printer is going just like new again. I have only used genuine Epson cartridges in my printer and have found them to be of a very high quality with prints lasting so far for 10 years with no fading. They say that these cartridges should be replaced every 2 years whether or not you have emptied them. The cartridge I bought is stamped March 2018 meaning this cartridge has been sitting for 7 months already. However, upon using these cartridges, I have not found that anything happens to them after two years. If you look at my picture, the Cyan cartridge was manufactured in 2012 and is still producing colors just fine.

### ⭐ Defective cartridge
*by S***R on November 2, 2025*

Unfortunately, the cartridge is causing my printer to display the Error 1404 code. When I replace the cartridge with another, the error goes away. I've missed the return window because I didn't need the cartridge right away. Really too bad, because these are so expensive. >;(

## Frequently Bought Together

- Epson T5809 UltraChrome K3 Light Light Black Cartridge Ink
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*Last updated: 2026-01-26*