EPSON 78 Claria Hi-Definition Ink Standard Capacity Yellow Cartridge (T078420) Works with Artisan 50, Photo R260, R280, R380, RX580, RX595, RX680

So easy to replace and works great even first print.

As expected. Excellent quality. Should get more volume for the money. Over-priced

Best price option

One might go so far as to wonder whether the representations made on this product page constitute outright fraud. The product I received was NOT as it is shown on this page. I did not receive Epson brand cartridges in the box, unopened, as shown.What I received were six cartridges, wrapped three to a package. So each cartridge was not individually wrapped, as is the case with cartridges ordered from Epson directly. Once the package is opened to be able to use one cartridge, the other two must sit opened, with only the tape on the ink port to protect against drying out. The six included a black cartridge, which the enclosed note said was a "freebie" because, while the company assured me these are original Epson cartridges, to "reduce packaging", they were being sent wrapped as they were.I had misgivings, but the cartridges DID have the Epson logo on them, looked like the others I've been accustomed to, so I put them in my cartridge drawer to use as needed.The first cartridges I've used seemed to go much faster than normal, without a corresponding increase in my customary printing load. Then, today, I went to replace two additional cartridges...certain colors don't seem to get used as much, so replacement rates vary (one of the reasons I love having an inkjet that allows for colors to be replaced individually, rather than as an integrated unit is that you always end up wasting ink on the multi-color single cartridge types). I used two of the cartridges that had been sitting, unwrapped, in the drawer, because I had already used one of the cartridges in the three-pack. What a nightmare...the ink didn't flow, wasted paper, seven head cleanings...I FINALLY got ink flowing, but I'm now left with black ink flecks all along the paper. I don't have this problem with inks I order directly from Epson or that I receive in the original equipment packaging.I really have to wonder what the deal is with these cartridges...are they refilled, remanufactured ink cartridges and simply not identified as such? Regardless of the answer, I WON'T be ordering these again.NOT RECOMMENDED

as advertised

I have been ordering Epson refills at amazon.com and from various sellers on Ebay for quite some time now. There are two distinct outcomes that I have experienced from these refills. The first (and most common) is a refill which functions and gives print quality identical to the brand new product from Epson. The second is a situation I have encountered a number of times which tries the patience. A cartridge which arrives in an unsealed package that is "unrecognized" by my Epson RX595 printer, as well as in my husband's RX580 (which are almost identical). At this point, there is nothing that can be done other than throw away the cartridge or try to get a refund or replacement from the seller.I wish I could say that this happens only from Ebay sellers and not from amazon.com sellers (and I also sell on both) but I cannot identify the source for the ones that work vs. the ones that do not work. I must admit to not always checking the expiration date on these cartridges, so that could be the problem. I have recently seen some detailed instructions on suggested ways to overcome this situation but have been unable to locate it. So, although I have inadvertently contributed to this problem, the fact still remains that some of these genuine Epson cartridges simply will not work in my Epson printers.I want to stress that amazon.com will always stand behind the products they sell. Some Ebay sellers are willing to give a replacement or a refund, although it is difficult to get a response from others.

The idea of printing at home is why people got printers to begin with. They could do their own projects without having to go to an office, school, or store to do it and they'd have what they want. The accessibility was meant to be inexpensive and efficient.These color cartridges are efficient, but they are not inexpensive. Why is say this is because I don't print that often, and everytime I do have to print something, it seems like I'm always having to buy a new set of color cartridges because they dry out way too quickly. So now I've just washed away $75 for a few sheets of paper. To add to this, the Epson stylus 280 printer that these go in won't allow me to print in just black if one of the cartridges is empty and that's sssooooo. Very annoying.When they print, they're great. But when they've dried out, be ready to shell out bucks...

I have used this ink since I purchased the Epson Stylus Photo 580 All In One Inkjet Printer [...]. One draw back of this ink is that you HAVE to use this ink. It can be rather pricey but it does put out a great quality photo/document so there isn't any something-for-nothing issue. You can get the hi-def color ink or the regular but there is a difference in output and the price isn't that dramatically different to go ahead and spend on the better ink. It is kind of like putting low-end gas in a high priced car...you shouldn't. Now that you've got a very nice and semi-expensive printer, put the best ink in it. The inks do last a while and I haven't had one problem with them except maybe availability. I can't find the hi-def for this printer in many common stores like Wal-Mart or Target. That may be a deal breaker for some but just hit up the closest office supply store and they're sure to have them. And like I said, they last pretty long so you won't be venturing out that often. Lastly, choose the draft print option for a lot of text documents or things you don't want to use your nice ink on whenever you can. This ink and printer are really great for actually printing high quality photos so save it for something like that.

Needed it for my discontinued Epson printer, and was happy I could find it here.

Its OK.

Love the Epson ink cartridge

Fonctionne bien, merci!

This review asked what rating I would give for sheerness and warmth. I am not certain what those terms refer to in the context of inks. If I were to guess what they mean, I would assume sheerness is a measure of the opacity. Inkjet printing doesn't deposit a thick layer of ink like screen printing. It is always somewhat translucent. For warmth, I've read reviews of inks that cast a tint. A tint can be cool ( into the blues ) or warm ( into the reds ). Genuine Epson inks have never been anything but nearly perfect when the printer and color profiles are properly calibrated. I can honestly say that the Epson Claria inks are probably among the best in the world, and when all colors are working properly, and the proper stock is used, the results are of art-print archival quality.