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10 Mar, 2026

£18.31 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
For £15.23 ex-VAT, this light magenta 24XL Claria Photo HD ink is the kind of thing you only bother buying if you’re genuinely printing photo work that benefits from smoother gradients and more subtle colour blending. The “photo” angle matters: if your use is mostly general documents, drafts, or the occasional quick print, it’s easy to waste money here because you won’t see the benefits—plain black ink and basic colours will do the job more efficiently.
Who should buy it? People with an Epson photo-focused inkjet where colour accuracy and print quality are priorities—think small studios, serious hobbyists, or anyone doing prints where banding and harsh transitions are noticeable. Who should *not*? If you’re frequently printing, but mainly text or marketing sheets, this light magenta is likely to feel like a cost-per-page tax without meaningful payoff. Also, if you’re unsure whether you’ll hit low levels often, consider whether you’re better off using up existing colours first—photo inks can be a bit “buy in batches” unless you can predict your print volume.

Epson
Epson Ink Cartridges, Claria" Home Ink, 18XL, Daisy, Singlepack, 1 x 11.5 ml Black, RF+AM

Canon
Canon PG-540/CL-541 Photo Paper Value Pack - 2-pack - black, colour (cyan, magenta, yellow) - original - hanging box - ink cartridge / paper kit - for PIXMA MG3250, MG3550, MG3650, MG4250, MX395, MX455, MX475, MX525, MX535, TS5150, TS5151

Epson
Epson 250 Multipack - 6-pack - black, yellow, cyan, magenta, light cyan, light magenta - original - blister - ink cartridge - for P/N: C11CL95402

Brother Supplies
Brother LC227XLVALBP - 4-pack - High Yield - black, yellow, cyan, magenta - original - blister - ink cartridge - for Brother DCP-J4120DW, MFC-J4420DW, MFC-J4625DW