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24 Jan, 2026



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AI-generated summary
Epson’s T1294 “DURABrite Ultra” yellow (single pack) is one of those sensible buys if you’re running an Epson inkjet that uses this cartridge and you just need reliable colour for day-to-day printing. In practice, DURABrite Ultra tends to produce yellows that look consistent on receipts/office docs and it resists smudging fairly well once the page’s dry—useful if people grab prints quickly or you’re doing internal signage. At £12.58 ex-VAT, it’s priced like a commodity ink: not bargain-bin cheap, but not wildly overpriced either, assuming you actually need yellow and you’re not wasting money on partial sets.
I’d say *buy* if you print regularly and your yellow dries up faster than the others (very common), or if you want predictable results for business docs rather than experimenting with cheaper compatibles. I’d *think twice / avoid* if your printer sits unused for long stretches—inkjets can be fussy, and if you end up with clogged nozzles, you’ll pay in time and extra cartridges. Also, if you’re comparing total cost per page, it’s worth checking whether multi-pack offers or higher-yield options for your exact model make more sense; single packs are great for top-ups, but they’re rarely the best value when you’re consistently printing.

Epson
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Epson
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Brother Supplies
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Canon
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