FUJIFILM DX100 vs DX400W Ink: Complete 6-Color Ink Guide

Updated October 2026 · EventPrinters.com · Authorized FUJIFILM Dealer

If you are buying ink for a FUJIFILM Frontier-S DX100 or Frontier DX400W, the most important thing to know is simple: both printers use six colors, but their ink supplies are different and are not interchangeable.

The DX100 uses six 200 mL VIVIDIA dye-based ink cartridges. The newer DX400W uses six 250 mL dye-based ink supply units. Both systems use Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Pink and Sky Blue.

FUJIFILM DX100 vs DX400W Ink at a Glance

Frontier-S DX100

6 colors 200 mL each VIVIDIA dye ink

The DX100 uses six individual 200 mL VIVIDIA cartridges: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Pink and Sky Blue.

View the DX100 complete ink set →

Frontier DX400W

6 colors 250 mL each Dye-based ink

The DX400W uses six 250 mL ink supply units in the same six color names, but the supplies are made specifically for the DX400W.

View the DX400W complete ink set →

FUJIFILM DX100 Ink: All 6 VIVIDIA Colors

The FUJIFILM Frontier-S DX100 uses a six-color VIVIDIA dye ink system. Each cartridge contains 200 mL.

In addition to the standard Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black channels, the DX100 uses dedicated Pink and Sky Blue inks. Fujifilm designed the six-color system to support a wide color gamut, fine grain and smooth photographic gradation.

DX100 Black 200 mL VIVIDIA ink

DX100 Cyan 200 mL VIVIDIA ink

DX100 Magenta 200 mL VIVIDIA ink

DX100 Yellow 200 mL VIVIDIA ink

DX100 Pink 200 mL VIVIDIA ink

DX100 Sky Blue 200 mL VIVIDIA ink

Prefer All Six DX100 Colors Together?

The complete DX100 ink set includes one genuine 200 mL cartridge of every required color: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Pink and Sky Blue.

A complete set is useful for professional users who want backup inventory available before a busy production period.

Shop the DX100 Complete Ink Set

FUJIFILM DX400W Ink: All 6 Colors

The newer FUJIFILM Frontier DX400W also uses six dye-based colors, but each supply contains 250 mL.

Fujifilm lists the six DX400W colors as Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Sky Blue and Pink. The higher 250 mL capacity gives the DX400W 25% more ink per color than the 200 mL DX100 cartridge.

DX400W Black 250 mL genuine FUJIFILM ink

DX400W Cyan 250 mL genuine FUJIFILM ink

DX400W Magenta 250 mL genuine FUJIFILM ink

DX400W Yellow 250 mL genuine FUJIFILM ink

DX400W Pink 250 mL genuine FUJIFILM ink

DX400W Sky Blue 250 mL genuine FUJIFILM ink

Complete DX400W 6-Color Ink Set

The complete DX400W set gives you one 250 mL supply of every required color: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Pink and Sky Blue.

It is a convenient option for new DX400W owners or professional operations that want one replacement supply of every color available.

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Why Do the DX100 and DX400W Use Pink and Sky Blue?

Most people are familiar with four-color CMYK printing: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black. Both of these FUJIFILM professional photo systems add Pink and Sky Blue.

Fujifilm states that the DX400W six-color ink system is designed to reproduce skin textures and subtle color changes more faithfully. The DX100's VIVIDIA system was likewise designed for broad color reproduction, fine grain and smooth gradation.

Can DX100 Ink Be Used in a DX400W?

No. Even though both systems use the same six color names, their ink supplies are physically and technically different.

• DX100: use genuine 200 mL DX100 VIVIDIA cartridges.
• DX400W: use genuine 250 mL DX400W ink supply units.

This is why it is important to order ink by printer model first and color second.

DX100 vs DX400W Ink Capacity

The capacity difference is easy to compare:

• DX100: 200 mL × 6 colors = 1,200 mL in a complete set.
• DX400W: 250 mL × 6 colors = 1,500 mL in a complete set.

That means a full DX400W set contains 300 mL more total ink than a full DX100 set, or 25% more ink per color.

Should You Buy Individual Inks or a Complete Set?

Individual Colors Are Best When:

• Only one or two colors are running low.
• Your workflow consumes some colors faster than others.
• You already maintain backup inventory.

A Complete Set Is Useful When:

• You want one replacement of every color ready.
• Several channels are approaching replacement.
• You operate a busy photo lab, studio, retail photo operation or event business.
• You want to reduce the chance of production stopping because one ink color is unavailable.

How Many Prints Does One Ink Cartridge or Pouch Produce?

There is no single print-yield number that applies to every workflow. Ink consumption depends on the photographs being printed, print size, color balance, image density and printer maintenance activity.

For example, a portrait-heavy workflow may use colors differently from a landscape or product-photography workflow. For that reason, cartridge or pouch capacity is a more dependable specification than a universal estimated number of prints.

Why Buy Genuine FUJIFILM Ink?

Professional photo printing is a system: printer hardware, ink, paper and image processing work together. Using genuine FUJIFILM supplies ensures you are installing the consumable designed for your exact Frontier printer.

For professional photographers, labs and businesses producing prints for customers, predictable supplies and correct compatibility are particularly important.

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