{"product_id":"inky-impression","title":"Inky Impression","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful, colour E Ink® \/ ePaper displays for use with Raspberry Pi computers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Inky Impression E Ink® displays are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esuper crisp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003elow power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and look great from a variety of viewing angles. They have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigh pixel density\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ebright vivid colours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, perfect for showing off gorgeous dithered images (we've put a lot of effort into our dithering code and we hope you love it). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey also include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appropriate hardware to attach to your Raspberry Pi computer and fix it securely in place. If your Pi has a 40 pin header attached, you won't need to do any soldering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour rear mounted buttons, for interacting with the screen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eQw\/ST connectors, so you can easily connect up breakouts and other I2C devices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInky Impression is available in 4.0\" (600 x 400), 7.3” (800 x 480 pixel)  and 13.3” (1600 x 1200 pixel) sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We 💚 E Ink®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-colour EPD displays use electrophoresis to pull coloured particles up and down on the display. The coloured particles reflect light, unlike most display types, meaning that they're \u003cstrong\u003evisible under bright light\u003c\/strong\u003e. They don’t use a backlight like LCDs do, so they’re \u003cstrong\u003eeasy on the eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e and don’t introduce unwanted light into your environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronic paper displays only consume power whilst they're refreshing, so they're a great choice for projects like home automation dashboards and electronic photo frames that need to be always on. They take a little while to refresh, so are best suited to projects that don't require constant screen updates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectra 6® Technology 🌈\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe six colour \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edisplay panels that we now use on Inky Impression bring a number of improvements over previous panels - notably a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshorter refresh time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emore saturated colours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They also come in an extended range of sizes, so we’ve been able to make a huge 13.3” (1600 x 1200 pixel) version - that’s almost A4 size!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.0\" \u003cspan\u003e(600 x 400), \u003c\/span\u003e7.3” (800 x 480 pixel) or 13.3” (1600 x 1200 pixel) ePaper display\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE Ink Spectra 6® technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra wide viewing angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra low power consumption\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour rear mounted buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM2 mounting holes at the corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40-pin extension header included to boost height for full-size Raspberry Pi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandoffs included to securely attach to your Pi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQw\/ST (Qwiic\/STEMMA QT) connectors for adding breakouts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion header for adding other hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with all 40-pin header Raspberry Pi computers, including Zero variants.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/inky\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePython library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes fully assembled, with no soldering required (as long as your Pi has a 40-pin header attached).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe display is securely stuck down to the Inky Impression PCB and connected via a ribbon cable, and it comes with mounting hardware to attach your Raspberry Pi securely in place. Just pop Inky Impression on your Pi and run our installer to get everything set up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoftware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/inky\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePython library\u003c\/a\u003e takes the stress out of displaying text and images on Inky Impression. Check out our Learn guide for a beginner friendly introduction:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.pimoroni.com\/article\/getting-started-with-inky-impression\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn: Getting Started with Inky Impression\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Specs\u003ccode\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInky Impression - 4.0” (Spectra 6 Edition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInky Impression - 7.3” (Spectra 6 Edition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInky Impression - 13.3” (Spectra 6 Edition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePIM789\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePIM773\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePIM774\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 x 400 pixels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 x 480 pixels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1600 x 1200 pixels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE Ink Spectra 6®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE Ink Spectra 6®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE Ink Spectra 6®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 (red, green, blue, yellow, black, white)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 (red, green, blue, yellow, black, white)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 (red, green, blue, yellow, black, white)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDot Pitch (mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.141 x 0.141\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.20 x 0.20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.169 x 0.169\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAspect Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3:2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5:3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4:3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePixels Per Inch (PPI)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard Dimensions (mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e103.4 x 78 (W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e174.2 x 123.2 (W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e297 x 210 (W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsable Area Dimensions (mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e84.6 x 56.4 (W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 x 96 (W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270.40 x 202.80 (W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefresh Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 seconds*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 seconds**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 seconds*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 ~ 50°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 ~ 50°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 ~ 50°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchematic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/inky_impression_40_spectra_schematic.pdf?v=1769602569\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/inky_impression_73_spectra_schematic.pdf?v=1745854872\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/inky_impression_133_spectra_schematic.pdf?v=1745855925\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensional Drawing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/inky-impression-4-drawing_0f7027b5-497b-45f4-81c4-b5053cb8c9af.png?v=1781267582\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/inky-impression-7-drawing.png?v=1781267582\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/inky-impression-13-drawing.png?v=1781267582\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Inky Impression display is made from glass so it's pretty fragile. Be careful not to drop it or press too hard on it, or it will crack. When fitting it to your Pi, grip at the edges of the board rather than pressing on top of the screen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is not a touchscreen!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Inky Impression 7.3” board size is 174 x 123mm, which fits conveniently within a 180 x 130mm Ikea picture frame (though not with the screen perfectly centred).The Inky Impression 13.3” board size is 297 x 210mm, so it should be possible to install it in A4 sized picture frames.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* This is the manufacturer's core refresh time at 25°C - 50°C - cooler temperatures may make the refresh take longer. It also takes a few seconds for the display to report a ready state and for data to be sent from the Raspberry Pi over SPI. You can expect a complete 'real world' refresh cycle to take between\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003e20 and 35 seconds\u003c\/b\u003e, depending the speed of your Pi and what variety of panel you have.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRevision History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInky Impressions made from November 2025 onwards have \u003cstrong\u003erear mounted buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of side mounted ones. This should hopefully help resolve issues with the buttons getting knocked off during transit!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e** 7.3\" Inky Impressions made from April 2026 onwards use a new 'AC waveform' Spectra 6 display panel. 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