Description
Genuine Fujifilm DX400W Pink Ink Supply (250ml) — Part No. 16821042. Pink is one of two extended-gamut channels that set the Frontier DX400W apart from standard CMYK dry labs. Dedicated entirely to the lighter end of the warm-tone spectrum — soft complexions, highlight skin tones, pastel gradients, and delicate floral tones — Pink is the channel that makes portrait and event prints look genuinely lifelike rather than printed. For photo booth operators and portrait studios, it is often the fastest-depleting ink in the system.
What Pink Ink Does That Magenta Can't
In a standard 4-color CMYK printer, Magenta handles the entire warm-tone spectrum — from deep saturated reds all the way down to the faintest blush on a fair complexion. The problem is that Magenta at very low density becomes grainy and slightly off-hue, which is exactly where skin highlight tones live. The result is a subtle but visible roughness in light skin areas that experienced portrait photographers immediately recognize.
The Fujifilm Frontier DX400W solves this by adding Pink (PK) as a dedicated sixth channel. Pink handles precisely the tonal range where diluted Magenta would struggle — soft highlight skin tones, pastel backgrounds, gentle floral gradients, and the light warm areas of wedding gowns and venue details. The outcome is smoother, more natural skin transitions that look closer to traditional silver halide output than anything a standard inkjet system can produce.
This division of labor is why genuine Pink ink matters so much: the DX400W's ICC profiles and color engine are calibrated specifically around the Pink channel being present and accurate. Remove it or substitute off-spec ink, and the smooth skin transitions the system is known for deteriorate noticeably.
Key Benefits
- Smooth highlight skin tones — Handles the light warm-tone range where Magenta alone would produce grain or hue shifts, delivering natural complexion gradients in portraits and events.
- Extended warm-tone gamut — Working alongside Magenta, Pink gives the DX400W a broader and more accurate warm-color range than any standard CMYK system.
- Essential for photo booth output — Photo booth environments print predominantly close-up portraits, making Pink the highest-consumption channel for many operators.
- 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 | Pink (PK) |
| Volume | 250ml |
| Part Number / SKU | 16821042 |
| Packaging | Soft eco-pouch, factory sealed |
| OEM / Third-Party | OEM — 100% Genuine Fujifilm |
Frequently Asked Questions
Magenta at low density — which is where light skin tones and pastels live — becomes grainy and slightly off-hue in standard inkjet systems. The dedicated Pink channel handles that entire soft warm-tone range with a purpose-formulated ink, producing smoother highlight skin transitions and more accurate pastel colors than Magenta alone can achieve.
Nearly every portrait, event, or photo booth print contains highlight skin tone areas — the lightest parts of a face, bare shoulders, or hands. These areas are handled almost entirely by the Pink channel. In a standard photo lab or photo booth environment, Pink is used on virtually every print, which is why it depletes faster than channels like Black or Cyan that are used more selectively.
The DX400W will alert you when Pink is low and will typically stop printing before the channel is completely empty to prevent printhead damage. Attempting to print through a depleted Pink channel will cause visible skin tone degradation — light complexions will shift toward a muddy or magenta-biased cast. Always have a replacement pouch ready before the alert triggers.
Yes — and Pink is one of the channels where it shows most visibly. Because the Pink channel handles the subtlest, lightest warm tones, even small hue or density deviations from spec produce visible skin tone casts in highlight areas. Genuine Fujifilm ink (16821042) is the only ink formulated to the DX400W's factory calibration for this channel.
Yes. Part number 16821042 is the current genuine Fujifilm Pink 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: Why Pink Ink Matters — DX400W Ink System Guide
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