A magenta dye-based ink composition, an ink set and a method for improving the print qualities of a magenta dye-based ink composition. The magenta dye-based ink composition includes one or more red dye(s) and a minor but effective amount of black dye. A weight ratio of red dye(s) to black dye in the ink composition ranges from about 20:1 to about 100:1.
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