Lyson Continuous Ink Systems for Epson R800 and R1800

If you print a lot of photos on your Epson R800 or R1800 Inkjet printer, the Lyson Continuous Ink System can save you time and money. The kit contains 8 100 ml ink reservoirs and sits on the side of the printer. The company promises these oversize ink supplies have less cost and are more convenient to change than regular 17 ml cartridges.

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New Lyson Continuous Ink Systems for Epson R800 and R1800

Lyson has introduced two new versions of their exclusive Continuous Ink System (CIS) for use with the Epson R800 and R1800 inkjet printers, which convert them into cost-effective printers for those who produce more than a few prints a week, with very much lower inkset costs and the convenience of not having to continually change cartridges.

The Lyson CIS Conversion Kit for the R800 costs £139.99+VAT and for the R1800 costs £149.99+VAT. The CIS contains eight 100ml ink reservoirs and it connects simply to the printer.

These new bulk ink systems for the R800 and R1800 take the newly developed Lyson R Series PhotoChrome pigment inksets, which are available in cost-saving 125ml bottles (eight colours per set) priced at £25+VAT RRP per bottle. For even greater economy, 1 litre bottles, costing £90+VAT RRP per bottle, and larger sizes are available.

"The new inksets are ideal for producing gloss, lustre and satin prints, and for matt prints (with Gloss Optimiser turned off), using Lyson inkjet media, or other brand matt, fine art and fast drying gloss/satin papers. No cleaning cartridges are required, allowing for a quick and cost-effective changeover," said Steve Martinson, Lyson Product Manager, Digital Photo & Fine Art.

Free generic ICC profiles are available from www.lyson.com for the Lyson R Series PhotoChrome inksets and Lyson inkjet media to ensure premium print quality.

Marrutt Digital, the main UK distributor for Lyson inks and media, is offering to send out two free A4 colour/black & white test prints on Gloss and Satin media produced on the Epson R1800, using the new CIS and new R Series inkset, if you e-mail them with your full postal address to: digital@marrutt.com.

Key Features of the Lyson CIS for the Epson R800 and R1800

Excellent gloss and lustre prints using Gloss Optimiser, and superb Fine Art and Matt paper prints with the Gloss Optimiser turned off.
No bronzing or "matting down" of the black inks.
Superb runability and reliability of the inks.
Wide colour gamut produces rich and vivid colours, in addition to accurately reproducing subtle flesh tones and pastel colours.
Water resistant (dependent on media)
Lightfast for over 75 years* (*indoor display, behind glass, and out of direct sunlight)
Compatible Media:

Lyson 265gsm Pro Photo Gloss
Lyson 265gsm Pro Photo Satin
Lyson Fine Art Paper range
Lyson 170gsm Pro Matt paper.
Other brand Matt, Fine Art and fast drying gloss/satin papers.
Useful fact:

To produce an A3 inkjet print with full coverage takes approximately 2ml of ink. A standard R1800 brand inkjet cartridge contains approximately 17ml of ink.