Lightwave Ink Black (Epson 664/774/673, Canon GI-490) — Sharp Text, Lower Printing Costs
The Lightwave Ink Black bottle is a compatible ink refill built for EcoTank and MegaTank-style printers that use the Epson 664, Epson 774, Epson 673, or Canon GI-490 black ink series. Consequently, it fits many of the printers already sitting in Nairobi cyber cafés, school offices, and home study corners, where crisp black text matters more than colour. In addition, the formula dries fast and flows smoothly, so it keeps up during long print jobs, whether an M-Pesa agent prints statements back-to-back or a Ruaka-based SME churns out invoices between meetings. Furthermore, the ink resists fading under normal storage, so contracts, school assignments, and business correspondence stay readable long after printing. As a result, households and offices across Nairobi and upcountry towns like Nakuru, Kisumu, and Eldoret get dependable, budget-friendly black ink without the premium price tag of original cartridges.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lightwave (LW Ink) |
| Product Type | Compatible ink bottle |
| Ink Colour | Black |
| Bottle Volume | 70ml (confirmed by distributor listing) |
| Ink Type | Not specified by the manufacturer — verify pigment vs. dye formulation against supplier invoice before publishing |
| Compatible Ink Series | Epson 664, Epson 774, Epson 673, Canon GI-490 |
| Compatible Printer Type | Epson EcoTank and Canon MegaTank ink-tank printers |
| Application | Documents, reports, forms, graphics, and everyday printing |
| Ink Formulation | Fast-drying, fade-resistant |
| Installation | Direct bottle refill for compatible ink-tank printers |
| Package Contents | 1 x Lightwave Black ink bottle |
Note: Compatibility, volume, and formulation details draw on multiple Kenyan distributor listings for this Lightwave series. The exact ink chemistry (dye vs. pigment) is not published, so please confirm it against your supplier invoice or packaging before publishing.
Perfect For
- Cyber cafés that print large volumes of black-and-white documents daily
- Home offices in Nairobi running Epson EcoTank or Canon MegaTank printers for schoolwork and admin
- SMEs in Westlands, Kilimani, and Ruaka printing invoices, contracts, and correspondence
- Schools and colleges refilling shared ink-tank printers for assignments and exams
- M-Pesa and Huduma agents printing statements, receipts, and forms throughout the day
- Law and accounting offices that need sharp, professional-grade black text output
- Upcountry retailers in Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Mombasa stocking affordable printer consumables
- Boda-boda and matatu SACCOs printing permits, schedules, and delivery paperwork
- Freelancers and students who print frequently and want to control the cost per page
- Small businesses replacing original Epson or Canon cartridges looking for a reliable, cheaper refill
If you are shopping for compatible printer consumables, browse the full Lightwave ink range for matching cyan, magenta, and yellow bottles to complete your ink-tank set.
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