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How to Create an IT Budget That Actually Works
11 Mar, 2026



£76.48 inc. VAT
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If you’re running an Epson inkjet that takes the T03 “XL” cartridges, this is the sort of original refill that’s usually worth it—*if* you’re trying to avoid printhead drama and want consistent colour without faffing about. For business use (reports, forms, light marketing), original ink tends to give more reliable results over time, especially on mixed documents where you don’t want faded blacks or odd colour casts. That £63.59 ex-VAT isn’t “cheap”, but it’s also not the sort of pricing that screams “you’re being ripped off” as long as you’re actually getting the real XL page yield rather than burning ink through heavy, full-colour coverage.
Who should buy: teams printing regularly and who care about dependable output—small offices, design/ops teams with occasional colour, or anyone who’s had bad experiences with non-OEM. Who should *think twice*: cost-per-page sensitive buyers who print mostly text, or low-volume users who hate sitting on cartridges—because inkjet economics get brutal when usage is sporadic, and you’ll often waste value. If your printer supports compatible cartridges that are truly reputable and you’re okay with a bit more variance, you can usually do better on cost. But if you’ve got a “print it and it has to come out right” workflow, this is a safe, sane choice.

Epson
Panasonic ARCHIVAL GRADE Professional - 25 x BD-R - 50 GB 6x - ink jet printable surface, printable inner hub - spindle (pack of 4) - for Discproducer PP-100, PP-100AP, PP-100N, PP-100NS, PP-50, PP-50BD

Epson
Epson Ink Cartridges, Claria" Photo HD Ink, 478XL, Squirrel, Singlepack, 1 x 10.2ml Red

Epson
Epson Ink Cartridges, Claria" Premium Ink, 33, Oranges, Singlepack, 1 x 8.9 ml Yellow, High, XL, RF+AM

Epson
Epson T50M1 - 700 ml - photo black - original - ink cartridge - for SureColor SC-T7700D