Epson SureColor T5160 Ink Cartridges
Shop ink cartridges for your Epson SureColor T5160, which uses the Epson T40S and T40U ink cartridges series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this printer since Mar 2023. Designed for technical CAD drawings and architectural blueprints, this 36-inch large-format plotter relies on pigment-based UltraChrome XD2 inks. Upgrading from standard C13T40S100 Black cartridges to high-capacity C13T40U100 options lowers per-print costs for high-density line work. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Page Yield and Print Output Expectations
Epson UltraChrome XD2 pigment ink cartridges are tested using ISO page coverage standards for technical drawings and graphic renderings. Because CAD vector lines consume ink differently than solid colour fills, individual colour depletion rates will vary depending on your typical print files.
Selecting Cartridge Capacities for Technical Printing
For heavy blueprint printing, choosing C13T40U100 high-capacity black cartridges (80ml) alongside C13T40U series colour inks (50ml) offers lower running costs than standard C13T40S capacity options. Purchasing complete colour sets helps maintain continuous workflow during tight project deadlines. All products are backed by our Returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. We ship directly from warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Explore our full range of Epson ink cartridges for reliable technical printing.
Pro Tip
When installing a fresh set of UltraChrome XD2 cartridges after stored downtime, allow the ink channels to settle before launching final large-format posters to maintain immediate line accuracy and density across high-volume plots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix standard T40S and high-capacity T40U cartridges in the SureColor T5160?
Yes. The Epson SureColor T5160 accepts any combination of T40S standard and T40U high-capacity cartridges in its individual colour slots. You can run a high-capacity T40U Black cartridge alongside standard T40S Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow cartridges without compatibility issues.
What is the main advantage of UltraChrome XD2 pigment ink over dye-based inks?
UltraChrome XD2 pigment ink provides smudge-resistant, water-resistant, and archival-quality prints on technical bond paper. Unlike dye ink, pigment particles remain on the paper surface, ensuring precise line definition for CAD plans and blueprints that need to withstand job site conditions.
Why does the Black cartridge deplete faster than Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow in CAD environments?
Technical drawings, engineering schematics, and architectural plans consist primarily of dense black vector lines and text borders. As a result, the Black cartridge experiences substantially higher consumption rates than colour cartridges in drafting workflows.
