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£72.22 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
Honestly, this is the kind of “original ink” purchase that only makes sense if you absolutely need predictable print quality and you’re sticking to the exact Epson ecosystem. At **£60.05 ex-VAT**, it’s priced like a premium item, and for most offices the cost-per-page is the bigger question than whether it’s “original.” If you print regularly, you’ll feel that cost quickly—especially if your usage is mixed (text-heavy versus occasional colour). If your priority is consistency (client-facing documents, presentations, colour accuracy) and you can afford the running cost, then yes, it’s a sensible choice.
On the other hand, if you’re cost-driven or you only print colours occasionally, I’d be cautious. Ink cartridges that sit around tend to dry out or cause quality issues, and the “cheap alternative” argument gets weaker when you’re paying this much up front. Also, you’ve got a bit of a mismatch in how it’s categorised (it’s an Epson ink cartridge, not a laser toner), so make sure you’re buying the correct consumable for your exact printer model before committing.
**Who should buy:** teams that need reliable cyan output and don’t want to gamble on third-party compatibility/print consistency. **Who should avoid:** cost-sensitive offices, low-volume colour users, or anyone who’s trying to manage total printing spend. If you tell me your printer model and typical page volume, I can give a more realistic “is this price sane?” verdict.

Epson
Epson - L size - cyan - original - ink cartridge - for WorkForce Pro WF-C5390, WF-C5390DW, WF-C5890, WF-C5890DWF

Canon
Canon CL-513 - 2971B001 - 1 x Cyan,1 x Magenta,1 x Yellow - Ink Cartridge - For PIXMA iP2700,MP230,MP237,MP252,MP272,MP280,MP282,MP495,MP499,MX360,MX410,MX420

Brother Supplies
Brother LC1280XLM - Magenta - original - ink cartridge

Xerox
Everyday - Black - compatible - toner cartridge (alternative for: Canon CRG-046, HP CF410A) - for Canon ImageCLASS LBP654, MF731, MF735, i-SENSYS LBP653, LBP654, MF732, MF734, MF735