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Epson Ink Cartridge Commonly Asked Questions

What ink does my Epson printer use?

The ink your Epson printer use will depend on what printer model you have. Since all Epson printers are powered by inkjet technology, they all use ink to produce a print. However not all Epson inks are the same much less interchangeable. There are a few types of Epson inks:

• Durabrite: pigment-based ink used by most Epson Expression and WorkForce printers.
• Claria: dye-base dink used by most photo printers including Epson Artisan printer models.
• UltraChrome: pigment-based ink that has a glossier sheen. Used by the higher class Epson professional photo printers.

How to change ink in an Epson printer

The instructions on how to replace or refill ink in an Epson printer can vary greatly depending on what model you have. A dramatic comparison would be replacing ink on the Epson XP-440 vs refilling ink on the Epson ET-2750 since the former uses ink cartridges while the latter is refilled via ink bottles. To get clearer instructions, check your printer's manual or go to Epson.com and look up your printer model.

Popular Epson Printers

All Epson printers are powered by inkjet printing technology. Different printer models cater to different printing needs.

Models that are built for home use are the Epson Expression printers. Some of the popular Epson Expression printers are the XP-440 and XP-446 wireless all-in-one printers. Both the Epson XP-440 and XP-446 use Epson 288 ink cartridges. High yield Epson 288XL cartridges have a pretty good page yield so you don't need to replace ink as often. You can save even more when you use aftermarket Epson 288XL ink replacements.

Epson WorkForce printers are built for small and medium size business use. Top-selling WorkForce printers are the Epson WF-3640, WF-2750, WF-7710 wide-format, and WF-7720 wide format. All are multi-function printers.

The Epson Artisan, PictureSmart, and SureColor are printer lines designed for printing high quality professional photos. The Epson Artisan 1430 wide format printer is a popular model for printing ultra hi-definition photos up to 13in x 19in. The Artisan 1430 uses Epson's Claria Hi-Definition ink line for scratch-, fade-, and water-resistant prints and has advanced color and lighting correction features.

The Epson EcoTank is a unique line of printers designed to hold larger volumes of ink for economic reasons and to reduce ink replacement frequency. Some of the popular Epson EcoTank printers are the ET-2750 and the ET-3750.

Troubleshooting Common Epson Printer Problems

Why is my Epson printer not printing?

There are many possible reasons why your Epson printer isn't working from something basic like your Epson printer isn't set as your default setting, paper jam, empty ink cartridges, printer driver problems, to clogged printhead or nozzles. Start by printing a nozzle check pattern to see if any of your nozzles are clogged. If any of the colors appear light, run your printer's printhead cleaning feature. If that doesn't work, do the more manual paper towel method. If the nozzles are fine and your printer still won't work, reinstall the latest printer driver for your printer. If that still doesn't work, do a hard reset of your printer. If all else fails, call Epson support but be ready for the possibility that your machine is at the end of its life.

How to connect your Epson printer to WI-FI

Another common problem with Epson printers is ensuring a wi-fi connection. To connect to the wi-fi network, go to your printer's LED screen and select Setup. Go to Network Settings, then Wi-Fi setup. Go to Wi-fi Setup Wizard and select the wi-fi network you want to connect to. You can also enter it manually. After entering the login info of your wi-fi network, press Done. Hit Proceed on the following window. To ensure your printer's successfully connected, print a Print Network Setup report.

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