STS Inks Replacement Cartridge for Hewlett Packard HP 83 (C494 Series) – 680ml UV Pigment Ink
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STS Replacement Cartridge for HP83 UV (C494) — 680ml — confirmed for HP DesignJet 5000 UV, 5000ps UV, 5500 UV, and 5500ps UV. Virtual OEM color match. Plug & Play, no flush required from OEM HP83. Available in all 6 colors. USA-made.
Price range: $64.29 through $385.74
Description
STS Replacement Cartridge for HP DesignJet UV — HP83 (C494) 680ml — UV Curable (Pigment) UV Curable Ink
The STS HP83 Replacement (680ml) is a premium UV-curable ink cartridge specifically formulated for HP’s DesignJet UV series. Each 680ml cartridge is a direct replacement for the HP83 OEM ink (HP part codes C4940A through C4945A). STS HP83 is a virtual color match — no ICC profile changes or line flushing required when switching from OEM HP83. Available in Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, and Light Magenta.
Key Features
Cures immediately under UV-LED light — no drying time, no smearing, ready for finishing the moment it leaves the printer.
Manufactured by STS in the USA and drop shipped directly from Florida for guaranteed freshness.
STS UV inks are a virtual match to OEM. No need to flush lines or update color profiles when switching from OEM.
Virtually scent-free during printing — suitable for open shop environments without special ventilation.
Scratch, fade, and weather resistant. Rated for outdoor durability without lamination on most substrates.
Formulated for vivid color accuracy across the full color set — matching OEM color profiles precisely.
Printer Compatibility
| Printer Model | Series | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HP DesignJet 5000 UV | DesignJet 5000 Series | 42/60-inch wide-format UV production printer |
| HP DesignJet 5000ps UV | DesignJet 5000 Series | 42/60-inch — PostScript version |
| HP DesignJet 5500 UV | DesignJet 5500 Series | 42/60-inch wide-format UV production printer |
| HP DesignJet 5500ps UV | DesignJet 5500 Series | 42/60-inch — PostScript version |
Substrate Compatibility
| Substrate | Type | Applications |
|---|---|---|
| PVC / Vinyl Banner | Flexible vinyl, banner material | Indoor/outdoor signage, trade show displays |
| Adhesive Vinyl | Pressure-sensitive vinyl | Decals, vehicle graphics, labels |
| Rigid PVC | Foamboard, Sintra, Coroplast | Signs, POP displays, menu boards |
| Acrylic | Cast and extruded acrylic | Backlit displays, dimensional signage |
| Aluminum / Metal | Aluminum composite, aluminum sheet | Outdoor signs, architectural graphics |
| Glass | Tempered and standard glass | Retail window graphics, architectural |
| Polyester Film | Polyester / backlit film | Backlit displays, light box inserts |
| Wood | Plywood, MDF, finished wood | Décor, POS, specialty signage |
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Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | STS Replacement Cartridge for HP DesignJet UV — HP83 (C494) 680ml |
| SKU | HP83.UV.680 |
| OEM Code | HP83 — C4940A/C4941A/C4942A/C4943A/C4944A/C4945A |
| Volume | 680ml |
| Format | 680ml Cartridge |
| UV Ink Type | UV Curable (Pigment) |
| Colors | Black (C4940A), Cyan (C4941A), Magenta (C4942A), Yellow (C4943A), Light Cyan (C4944A), Light Magenta (C4945A) |
| Cure | UV-LED instant cure |
| Origin | Made in USA — STS Boca Raton, FL |
| Ships | Drop ships fresh from STS Florida |
| Returns | No returns |
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ — STS Replacement Cartridge for HP DesignJet UV — HP83 (C494) 680ml
HP83 UV ink is confirmed for the HP DesignJet 5000 UV, DesignJet 5000ps UV, DesignJet 5500 UV, and DesignJet 5500ps UV. These are older HP wide-format UV production printers. Do not use HP83 UV ink in HP DesignJet printers that use standard dye or pigment inksets (such as HP91 or HP72) — the UV formulation is only for the UV-designated DesignJet 5000/5500 models.
Black: C4940A — Cyan: C4941A — Magenta: C4942A — Yellow: C4943A — Light Cyan: C4944A — Light Magenta: C4945A. When ordering, select the color that matches your depleted cartridge part code.
No flush required when switching from OEM HP83 to STS. STS HP83 is formulated as a virtual OEM match — simply install and continue printing with your existing ICC profiles.
HP discontinued the DesignJet 5000/5500 UV printers, but STS continues to manufacture HP83 UV ink as an aftermarket replacement for operators still running these production workhorses. Call (512) 454-0505 to confirm current availability.
Yes — STS UV inks are a virtual OEM match. No flush or profile changes needed when switching from OEM. Simply swap the cartridge and continue printing.
UV-curable inks adhere to rigid and flexible substrates including PVC, vinyl, adhesive vinyl, acrylic, aluminum, glass, polyester film, and wood. Always run an adhesion test on new substrates before production.
No. All STS ink products are non-returnable. Confirm your printer model and OEM ink code before ordering. Call (512) 454-0505 if unsure.
STS UV inks are rated for outdoor durability without lamination on most substrates. For vehicle wraps and high-UV-exposure applications, lamination is always recommended for maximum longevity.
All STS UV inks are manufactured in the USA by STS in Boca Raton, FL. Orders drop ship directly from Florida for guaranteed freshness.
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