What Ink Does the Epson EcoTank ET-2750 Use?
Last Updated:The Epson EcoTank ET-2750 uses Epson 502 ink refill bottles (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) — no cartridges. Epson says the ink in the box lasts up to 2 years at about 150 pages a month. A replacement set is rated at about 7,500 black and 6,000 color pages.
CastleScore · October 2026
82/100 — Highly Recommended
Epson EcoTank ET-2750
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | — | No retailer rating with enough reviews to use. |
| Expert reviews (18%) | 70 | PCMag 3.5/5 |
| Cost per page (24%) | 99 | About 0.3¢ per page blended (black + color) with our compatible 502 bottles (7,500 black / 6,000 color pages). |
| Reliability (13%) | 83 | Most-reported problems: firmware updates leaving the printer unresponsive or stuck in a 'Set Jig' state, with out-of-warranty repair costs; print quality problems: white horizontal lines/banding or clogged heads that cleaning cycles fix only temporarily; wi-Fi drops or fails to reconnect automatically |
| Features (12%) | 64 | Print, copy, scan, auto two-sided printing, Wi-Fi. No document feeder, no fax, no touchscreen. |
| Value (5%) | — | Running cost and owner satisfaction |
Limited data: We could not find enough owner ratings for this printer, so that weight is spread across the other pillars.
Discontinued. Epson lists the EcoTank ET-2850 as the replacement, and it takes the same Epson 502 bottles.
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The ink bottles, pictured
502 Bottles 4-packOur own compatible ink bottles, photographed in-house.
Ink Bottles at a Glance
| Bottle | Color | Yield |
|---|---|---|
| T502120-S | Black | ~7,500 pages |
| T502220-S | Cyan | ~6,000 pages |
| T502320-S | Magenta | ~6,000 pages |
| T502420-S | Yellow | ~6,000 pages |
The Epson 502 bottles also fit the EcoTank ET-2700, ET-2760, ET-3700, ET-3710, ET-3750, ET-3760, ET-4750 and ET-4760, newer models such as the ET-2850, ET-3850, ET-4850 and ET-15000, and the ET-2750 Business Edition. The similar-looking ET-2720 is different: it takes Epson 522 bottles.
How to Refill the Epson EcoTank ET-2750
- Open the ink tank cover on the front-right of the printer.
- Unlock the colored cap for the empty tank.
- Hold the matching 502 bottle upright above the tank and let it auto-fill until it stops.
- Re-cap the empty bottle and close the tank cap.
- Repeat for each empty color, close the cover, and reset the ink levels for the colors you refilled when the screen asks.
Troubleshooting Tips
"Refill ink" message persists: Reset the ink levels in the printer menu after refilling.
Faded prints: Print a nozzle check, then run a head cleaning from the printer's maintenance menu or Epson's printer software.
Bottle won't fit the tank: The bottle necks are keyed by color, so check that the bottle matches the tank's color and that it is a 502 bottle.
Air bubbles in the tube: Run a head cleaning cycle to clear lines after a refill.
What EcoTank ET-2750 owners ask
These are the questions that come up most for this printer on retailer Q&A pages, Epson's support pages and owner reviews, answered in our words.
Do I fill the tanks before or after switching it on for the first time?
Before. Fill the tanks first, then plug in and power up. Each bottle neck is keyed so it only fits the matching color.
Why does the ink in the box seem to run out sooner than the bottle ratings?
Epson rates the starter ink lower (up to 6,500 black and 5,200 color pages) than replacement 502 bottles (7,500 and 6,000), because some of it primes the system during setup.
I cleaned the head three times and still get white lines. What next?
Epson has a dedicated support article for this on the ET-2750 page. Owners report that repeated cleanings sometimes fix banding only for a while, and some units needed service.
The Windows 11 installer stalls during setup. Is that a known problem?
Yes. Epson posts a notice about it on the ET-2750 support page and has a separate article for Windows 11 24H2 installs.
EcoTank ET-2750 quirks worth knowing
- Epson's warranty goes from 12 to 24 months if you register the printer and use genuine Epson ink.
- It has an SD/microSD card slot and Alexa voice printing, which is unusual on an entry-level EcoTank.
- Paper loads only from a single 100-sheet rear tray, so switching to envelopes or photo paper means taking the plain paper out. There is no document feeder.
- Some owners report firmware updates leaving the printer unresponsive or stuck in a "Set Jig" state, so it is worth holding off on updates if the printer is working.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the ET-2750 use cartridges? No — it uses 502 refill bottles.
How long does a set last? Epson rates replacement 502 bottles at about 7,500 pages (black) and 6,000 pages (each color). Epson's "up to 2 years" claim applies to the ink in the box, at about 150 pages a month.
Can I use other Epson ink? No — only Epson 502 bottles are designed for this tank.
Will third-party 502 bottles work? Yes. The ET-2750 has no cartridge chip to reject; it tracks ink with a counter that you reset after refilling. We sell compatible Epson 502 bottles. Note that Epson's 24-month warranty extension requires genuine Epson ink.
What if the tank overflows? Wipe with a lint-free cloth and continue normally.
Other printers that use Epson 502 bottles
Epson EcoTank ET-2760 · Epson EcoTank ET-4750 · Epson EcoTank ET-4760 · Epson EcoTank ET-2980 · Epson EcoTank ET-4950 · Epson EcoTank ET-3843 · Epson EcoTank ET-3950 · Epson EcoTank ET-2850
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Replacing it? Our highest-rated alternatives
- Epson EcoTank ET-2980 — CastleScore 90
- Epson EcoTank ET-2850 — CastleScore 86
- Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 — CastleScore 80
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