Who wants to spend time thinking about their printer? It should just work. We’ve developed our inks and printers to work in harmony, so that they’ll do just that and give you consistent and reliable results without any fuss. That’s because we invest in extensive research, high-tech manufacturing facilities and put our products through rigorous tests.
But naturally, we can’t say the same for inks that we’ve not created. There’s no assurance from Epson that so-called compatible inks or remanufactured cartridges will deliver.
Are you willing to put yourself at risk of unreliable yields and poor prints? Or worse, the cartridges failing to work or the printer breaking? Secure yourself against potential printing pitfalls by using genuine Epson ink.
| Genuine ink | Compatible ink | Remanufactured ink | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Researched and developed by Epson | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Manufactured in Epson’s high-tech clean room facilities | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Tested and approved by Epson | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Protected by Epson printer warranty | ✔ |
Epson’s inks undergo extensive research and development, are manufactured in high-tech and purpose-built facilities, and are rigorously tested. This means that the inks produce high-quality and reliable results. We also care about the environment and ensure we act responsibly - take our cartridge recycling programme for example. Find out more about it here.
A compatible ink cartridge refers to a product that has been entirely produced by a third-party. The word compatible can be misleading as the cartridge and ink has not been created, manufactured, tested or approved by Epson. Compatible inks may be cheaper than genuine Epson inks, but they come without any assurance from Epson. They can be faulty, unreliable, and may not perform as effectively as genuine ink cartridges.
A Remanufactured ink cartridge refers to a used, empty Epson ink cartridge that has been remanufactured, refilled and resold by a third party. These cartridges may cost less than genuine inks, but they come without any assurance from Epson. The ink has not been manufactured by Epson and the Remanufactured cartridge has not been tested or approved by Epson. They’re often positioned as an environmentally friendly option, but this is not necessarily the case as they can be faulty, unreliable, and may not perform as effectively as Epson’s genuine ink cartridges.
We want you to always have a trouble-free printing experience. That’s why we're highlighting the potential issues you could encounter with non-genuine inks.
Imagine needing to print a flight ticket and it fails to work - because the nozzles have clogged or the printer is unable to recognise the cartridge. Or worse, the cartridge has arrived broken before you’ve even had a chance to get started. Non-genuine inks aren’t designed and tested by Epson, which means that your printer could be vulnerable to malfunctions that are not covered by your printer warranty.
There’s a really simple way to ensure you can print easily and get consistent results - by using Epson’s genuine inks which are tested and approved. Let us explain what makes our high-performance and reliable inks so special.
Printing should be hassle-free and reliable; that's why our inks and cartridges undergo extensive research and development so that they work effortlessly together. We also control and monitor every step of the production process with manufacturing in high-tech facilities and rigorous testing. This means that you can relax; our inks are designed to work seamlessly with your printer and produce high-quality and reliable results, whether you're printing text or graphics. That’s why nine out of ten genuine ink users are very satisfied with the quality of their prints¹.
Have you ever walked round and round a shop trying to find your printer’s ink, only to realise that you’ve forgotten your printer model name? Or do you prefer to shop online? If so, how do you manage deliveries? Do you get fed-up waiting at home for their arrival? Whether you shop online or prefer to pick up your ink in-store, we’ve made buying the correct ink for your printer fuss-free.
Our logo is clearly displayed on the pack to help you find our inks in-store. You can feel safe in the knowledge that you’re buying our reliable, easy-to-use, genuine inks when you see our brand.
To suit the frequency of your printing, choose a cartridge size that fits with your needs. Just look for the capacity indicator shown here.
To plan and budget for your printing needs, check out how many pages the cartridge can print in colour and black on the front of the pack. It also details the printers that the cartridges are compatible with.
Forget needing to remember your printer model; each ink belongs to a family so you only have to look for the family image such as a strawberry, elephant or stag. It makes it quick and easy to find your ink, as you can look for the pack image, rather than a printer model. Check your user guide to find out which ink family you need for your Epson printer.
You can see which colour inks are in the pack and how much you're getting of each. We detail the exact millilitres of the ink so that you have everything you need to make an informed purchase.
Your trip to the shop can now be swift and straightforward. Thanks to Epson’s clear and informative packaging, you’ll be able to quickly identify the right ink for your printer. We've also made it simple to pick the right size cartridge for your needs, and check the page yield before you buy. Hover over the pack to find out more.
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