Description
Genuine Fujifilm DX400W Magenta Ink Supply (250ml) — Part No. 16821016. Magenta is one of the four CMYK foundation channels in the Frontier DX400W's 6-ink system and one of the most demanding channels in portrait and event photography. It drives accurate flesh tones, vibrant reds, deep purples, and warm color gradients. In the DX400W specifically, Magenta works in close concert with the dedicated Pink channel to handle the full warm-tone spectrum — making genuine, on-spec ink especially critical here.
Magenta and Pink: How the DX400W Handles Warm Tones Differently
Most inkjet printers handle the entire warm-tone spectrum with Magenta alone. The Fujifilm Frontier DX400W goes further by adding a dedicated Pink channel as a sixth ink — allowing the printer to split warm-tone reproduction between two specialized channels. Magenta handles the saturated end: bold reds, deep pinks, rich purples, and the shadow-side of skin tones. Pink handles the lighter, softer end: pastel complexions, highlight skin tones, and delicate floral gradients.
This means the Magenta channel in the DX400W is not doing all the heavy lifting it would in a standard 4-color system — it's precision-tuned for its specific portion of the color space. Off-spec Magenta ink disrupts that balance and introduces hue shifts that are particularly visible in portrait skin tones and wedding photography reds.
Key Benefits
- Accurate skin tones and reds — Formulated to Fujifilm's ICC profile specifications for the DX400W, ensuring flesh tones, reds, and purples reproduce consistently across print runs.
- Optimized for the Magenta/Pink dual-channel system — Genuine ink maintains the precise color balance between Magenta and Pink that the DX400W's color engine is calibrated for.
- Critical for portrait, wedding, and event work — High-volume portrait labs depend on Magenta channel accuracy for consistent skin reproduction, batch after batch.
- Protects your printhead — Genuine Fujifilm ink maintains optimal viscosity and flow, reducing clog risk and costly service calls on high-precision inkjet heads.
- High-capacity 250ml soft pouch — Less frequent replacements in busy lab environments; eco-friendly design uses approximately 49% less plastic than rigid cartridges.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Fujifilm |
| Product Type | Ink Supply Pouch |
| Compatible Printer | Fujifilm Frontier DX400W Inkjet Dry Lab |
| Ink Color | Magenta (M) |
| Volume | 250ml |
| Part Number / SKU | 16821016 |
| Packaging | Soft eco-pouch, factory sealed |
| OEM / Third-Party | OEM — 100% Genuine Fujifilm |
Frequently Asked Questions
Magenta handles the saturated end of the warm-tone spectrum — bold reds, deep pinks, rich purples, and darker skin shadow tones. Pink handles the lighter, softer end — pastel complexions, highlight skin tones, and delicate gradients. Together they give the DX400W a wider and more accurate warm-tone gamut than a standard CMYK system can achieve.
Yes, this is one of the most common complaints with off-spec Magenta ink. Because Magenta interacts with Yellow, Cyan, and Pink across a wide range of mixed colors, even a small hue deviation causes visible skin tone shifts — particularly in lighter complexions. Genuine Fujifilm ink is the only way to maintain the color balance the DX400W was calibrated for.
In portrait and event photography environments, Magenta typically depletes at a rate similar to Yellow — faster than Cyan or Black, and roughly in parallel with the Pink channel. High-volume portrait labs should monitor Magenta and Yellow together and keep spare pouches on hand.
No. Replacing a depleted genuine Fujifilm Magenta pouch with a new genuine pouch of the same part number (16821016) does not require ICC profile changes or printer recalibration. The ink is formulated to match the factory calibration exactly.
Yes. Part number 16821016 is the current genuine Fujifilm Magenta ink supply for the Frontier DX400W series in the 250ml pouch format.
Complete Your DX400W Ink Set
The Fujifilm Frontier DX400W requires all six ink channels for full-gamut output. Shop the complete set or pick up individual colors below:
→ Read: Fujifilm DX400W Ink System — Full Guide
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