Epson 159 Ink Cartridges

Expected Page Output and Cartridge Life

Photo pigment inks like the Epson 159 series are rated under ISO/IEC 24711 standards for continuous photo printing. Actual page coverage varies significantly based on image saturation, colour balance, media selection, and print resolution settings.

Stocking Individual Photo Cartridges

If you print photos with heavy warm skin tones or vibrant sunset hues, cartridges like Magenta C13T159390 experience higher depletion rates than neutral shades. If you print mainly black text documents, standard photo black inks handle lighter coverage. We dispatch orders directly from warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. You can browse our complete range of Epson ink cartridges with confidence under our returns policy.

Pro Tip

When replacing individual pigment cartridges on photo printers like the Stylus Photo R2000, perform an immediate nozzle check pattern rather than an automatic full head cleaning cycle. Cleaning cycles consume ink across every colour slot simultaneously, whereas target checks preserve remaining pigment reserves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my Epson 159 Magenta cartridge run out before other colours?

Magenta ink is heavily utilised in portrait photography, skin tones, sunset hues, and rich colour blends. Photo printers draw ink from individual channels depending on image composition, leading to uneven depletion across the ink set.

Can I install an Epson 159 Magenta cartridge while other colour slots are low?

Yes, you can replace individual 159 cartridges whenever a specific colour runs out. The Stylus Photo R2000 tracks each ink level independently, so changing one cartridge does not reset or affect the remaining ink levels in other slots.

How long do UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 pigment inks remain stable inside the printer?

Pigment inks maintain archival stability for years on paper, but installed cartridges should ideally be used within six months of opening to prevent micro-settling of pigment particles inside the micro-fluidic nozzles.

Is C13T159390 the same as Epson 159 Magenta?

Yes, C13T159390 is Epson's official part number for the 159 Magenta ink cartridge. Retailers and packaging use both the short series code 159 and the full part number C13T159390 interchangeably.