Epson 012 Yellow Original Ink Bottle 70ml – C13T07K498

The Epson 012 Yellow Ink Bottle 70ml is a genuine Epson printing consumable designed for compatible Epson EcoTank L8160 and L8180 photo printers. Featuring a premium dye-based yellow ink formulation, this original Epson bottle helps produce vibrant colour photographs, smooth gradients, natural-looking warm tones and detailed creative prints.

Developed for Epson’s Claria ET Premium ink system, the Epson 012 Yellow Original Ink Bottle is suitable for professional photographers, photo studios, graphic designers, creative professionals and home users who regularly print colour photographs and documents.

With its 70ml ink capacity, original Epson formulation and product part number C13T07K498, this ink bottle provides a convenient way to replenish the yellow ink reservoir in compatible Epson printers.

The Epson 012 Yellow ink works alongside the other colours in the printer’s six-colour ink system to produce balanced photographic output.

Key Features of Epson 012 Yellow Ink Bottle 70ml

1. Genuine Epson Original Yellow Ink

The Epson 012 Yellow Ink Bottle contains original Epson ink developed for supported EcoTank photo printers.

Genuine Epson ink is formulated to work with the printer’s designated ink delivery system and printhead technology.

Using the correct Epson ink bottle helps maintain compatibility and supports consistent printing performance when the printer is operated and maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Choosing original consumables is particularly important for photo printers that rely on multiple ink colours to achieve detailed image reproduction.

2. Epson Claria ET Premium Ink Technology

The Epson 012 Yellow bottle belongs to the Claria ET Premium photo ink family used in compatible Epson EcoTank printers.

This ink system combines multiple colours to produce detailed photographs and everyday documents.

Yellow ink contributes to warm colour shades, natural-looking highlights and the reproduction of green, orange and other colours when combined with cyan and magenta.

The result is a versatile photo printing system suitable for different creative and professional applications.

3. Vibrant Yellow Colour Reproduction

Yellow is an essential colour in photographic and graphic printing.

The Epson 012 Yellow Original Ink Bottle 70ml helps reproduce bright yellow shades, golden highlights and other warm tones in images.

It is useful for photographs and graphics featuring:

• Sunsets and sunrise scenes
• Golden lighting
• Yellow flowers
• Natural landscapes
• Colourful clothing
• Food photography
• Creative illustrations
• Business presentations
• Colour charts and diagrams

Actual printed colours depend on the printer, paper, original image and print quality settings.

4. Dye-Based Yellow Photo Ink

The Epson 012 Yellow bottle contains dye-based yellow ink developed for compatible photo printing systems.

Dye-based colour ink is useful for producing vibrant shades and smooth tonal transitions on suitable printing media.

The formulation works with the printer’s other inks to support photographic colour reproduction.

For best results, use compatible photo paper and select the appropriate print settings.

5. Smooth Photographic Colour Gradients

Professional photo printing requires smooth transitions between neighbouring colours.

The Epson 012 Yellow Ink Bottle works within the Claria ET Premium system to help reproduce warm gradients, bright highlights and subtle colour differences.

This is especially important in photographs featuring sunlight, colourful backgrounds, natural landscapes and complex lighting.

The final photograph is produced through the combined action of the printer’s ink colours.

6. Convenient 70ml Ink Capacity

The Epson 012 Yellow Original Ink Bottle contains 70ml of yellow ink.

Its refill bottle design allows users to replenish the dedicated yellow ink tank without replacing a conventional ink cartridge.

This makes it convenient for users who regularly print photographs, illustrations and colour documents.

Epson’s 012-series product information advertises yields of up to 6,200 pages or 2,300 photographs under specified test conditions. These are reference yields for the applicable ink system, not a guaranteed number of prints from every individual yellow bottle.

Actual yield varies with photograph dimensions, colour coverage, print settings, paper selection and printer maintenance.

7. Designed for Epson EcoTank L8160 and L8180

The Epson 012 Yellow Ink Bottle is compatible with:

• Epson EcoTank L8160
• Epson EcoTank L8180

These photo-oriented EcoTank printers use a six-colour printing system for photographic output and document printing.

Before purchasing, confirm that your printer requires Epson 012 Yellow Ink – C13T07K498.

Other Epson printers may use different yellow ink series, such as 003, 008 or 673.

8. Suitable for Professional Photography

The Epson 012 Yellow Ink Bottle 70ml is useful for compatible printers used in photography studios and professional creative environments.

Typical applications include:

• Wedding photographs
• Portrait printing
• Family photo albums
• Landscape photographs
• Travel photography
• Product photography
• Photography portfolios
• Creative photographic projects

Yellow ink contributes to the reproduction of natural and warm colours across these different photographic applications.

9. Ideal for Landscape and Nature Photography

Landscape photographs often contain sunlight, green vegetation, colourful flowers and warm outdoor scenery.

The Epson 012 Yellow ink contributes to reproducing these visual elements when combined with the other inks in a compatible photo printer.

Its role in the six-colour ink system helps support vibrant prints of natural scenes, outdoor photographs and travel memories.

10. Useful for Home Photo Printing

Home users can use Epson 012 Yellow ink to replenish their compatible EcoTank photo printer.

It is suitable for family photo albums, birthday photographs, school projects, vacation pictures and decorative image printing.

The refillable bottle format is practical for maintaining the printer’s yellow ink supply.

11. Suitable for Creative Artwork

Graphic designers and creative professionals can use compatible Epson photo printers for printing illustrations, design previews and colourful artwork.

The Epson 012 Yellow ink supports yellow highlights, warm tones and blended colours in creative images.

It also contributes to colour graphics, charts and presentation documents.

12. Convenient Ink Tank Refilling

The Epson 012 Yellow bottle features a refill design intended for compatible Epson EcoTank printers.

For correct refilling:

• Confirm that the printer requires Epson 012 Yellow ink.
• Check the yellow ink level.
• Open the dedicated yellow ink tank.
• Follow Epson’s recommended bottle installation and refilling procedure.
• Avoid mixing different ink series or colours.
• Close the bottle and ink tank properly after refilling.

Always consult the printer’s user manual for complete handling instructions.

13. Supports Consistent Printing Performance

Original Epson ink is formulated for designated Epson printing systems.

Using the correct consumable helps support consistent print quality when the printer receives appropriate maintenance.

Proper ink levels, suitable printing media, recommended settings and regular printhead maintenance are important for achieving dependable results.

14. Part of a Six-Colour Photo Ink System

Compatible Epson EcoTank L8160 and L8180 printers use six ink colours:

• Pigment Black
• Photo Black
• Cyan
• Magenta
• Yellow
• Gray

The Epson 012 Yellow Ink Bottle is intended specifically for the yellow ink tank.

It cannot be used as a substitute for cyan, magenta, gray or either black ink.

15. Dedicated Yellow Ink Replacement

This product contains one Epson 012 Yellow Original Ink Bottle with 70ml capacity.

The other ink colours are sold separately.

For accurate product identification, verify the following details:

• Ink Series: Epson 012
• Colour: Yellow
• Manufacturer SKU: C13T07K498
• Bottle Capacity: 70ml
• Compatible Printer Models: Epson L8160 and L8180

Epson 012 Yellow Ink Bottle Compatible Printers

The L8180 appears on Epson’s official product listing, while both models are documented by Indian ink retailers.

For additional product details, visit the official Epson Yellow Ink Bottle page.

For printer-specific consumable information, use the Epson India Ink Finder.

Epson 012 Yellow Ink Bottle – Technical Specifications