What Ink Does the Epson Expression Home XP-300 Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The Epson Expression Home XP-300 uses four Epson 200 cartridges: black, cyan, magenta and yellow. The high-capacity Epson 200XL versions fit too. Castle Ink stocks remanufactured 200XL Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow.
The XP-300 takes the same ink as the XP-310, which followed it in 2013, and the XP-400 and XP-410. Outside North America the XP-300 used region-coded cartridges, and the UK model used a different ink family altogether, so buy cartridges sold for the U.S. or Canada.
CastleScore · October 2026
76/100 — Recommended
Epson Expression Home XP-300
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | 79 | 4.06★ average across 716 ratings at Epson.com, the maker's own site (4.1) |
| Expert reviews (18%) | — | No published numeric expert score we could verify. PCWorld reviewed the near-identical XP-400, without a score we could see. |
| Cost per page (24%) | 85 | About 4.3¢ per page blended (black + color) with our remanufactured 200XL (500 black / 450 color pages). |
| Reliability (13%) | 74 | Most-reported problems: W-12 'cartridge not recognized' after a swap; paper jams and false out-of-paper messages; W-13 / E-10 'parts near the end of their service life' when the ink pads fill; faded prints and gaps from clogged nozzles |
| Features (12%) | 55 | Print, copy, scan, Wi-Fi, small 1.44-inch color display, memory card slots. No document feeder, no auto two-sided printing, no fax, no Ethernet, no touchscreen. |
| Value (5%) | — | Running cost and owner satisfaction |
Limited data: We could not find enough published expert scores for this printer, so that weight is spread across the other pillars.
Discontinued. Epson launched the XP-300 in 2012 and now lists it as discontinued. The XP-310, which uses the same Epson 200 ink, followed in 2013. Epson 200 and 200XL cartridges are still sold.
CastleScore is Castle Ink’s own editorial rating, built from retailer star ratings, expert reviews, real cost per page and owner complaint patterns, checked October 16, 2026. It is not a customer review. See every ranked printer or how the score works.
The cartridges, pictured
200XL BlackT200XL120 · ~500 pages
200XL CyanT200XL220 · ~450 pages
200XL MagentaT200XL320 · ~450 pages
200XL YellowT200XL420 · ~450 pages
200XL Black
200XL Cyan
200XL Magenta
200XL YellowOur own remanufactured cartridges, photographed in-house.
What Ink Cartridges Does the Epson XP-300 Take?
| Cartridge | Epson part no. | Approx. yield | Castle Ink option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epson 200 Black | T200120 | ~175 pages | — |
| Epson 200 Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | T200220 / T200320 / T200420 | ~165 pages each | — |
| Epson 200XL Black | T200XL120 | ~500 pages | Remanufactured 200XL Black |
| Epson 200XL Cyan | T200XL220 | ~450 pages | Remanufactured 200XL Cyan |
| Epson 200XL Magenta | T200XL320 | ~450 pages | Remanufactured 200XL Magenta |
| Epson 200XL Yellow | T200XL420 | ~450 pages | Remanufactured 200XL Yellow |
Yields come from 4inkjets' listings of Epson's ISO ratings. Epson also sells the standard colors as a 3-pack (T200520).
Is 200XL Worth It?
Yes. A 200XL black prints about 500 pages, nearly three times a standard 200, and PCWorld called XL ink costs above average on the sibling XP-400. On October 16, 2026, Staples listed Epson's 200XL black at $34.59 (about 6.9¢ a page) and the 200XL cyan at $19.59. Epson's own store had them at $31.49 and $17.79. Our remanufactured 200XL cartridges are $9.95 each, about 2¢ a page for black.
How Do I Replace the Ink in the Epson XP-300?
- Turn the printer on. When the screen reports an expended cartridge, note which one and press OK.
- Lift the scanner unit. Press the tab on the back of the old cartridge and lift it straight out.
- Shake the new cartridge four or five times, unpack it and remove only the yellow tape, without touching the green chip.
- Push the cartridge into its slot until it clicks, then lower the scanner unit.
- Press OK to start loading ink. It takes about four minutes; don't turn the printer off until it finishes.
Which Other Printers Use Epson 200?
The Expression Home XP-200, XP-310, XP-400 and XP-410, and the WorkForce WF-2520, WF-2530 and WF-2540.
What XP-300 owners ask
These are the questions that come up most for this printer in Epson's support pages, Epson.com reviews and owner forums, answered in our words.
Can I print if one color cartridge is empty?
No. All four cartridges must be installed and have ink. Leave the empty one in place until you have the replacement.
Can I put back a cartridge I took out?
Epson's quick guide says a nearly empty cartridge can't be reinstalled and used once it's removed. Only take it out when the new one is ready.
It says W-12, cartridge not recognized.
Reseat the cartridge until it clicks. Make sure only the yellow tape is off and the green chip is clean and untouched. If it still isn't recognized, try another cartridge.
What does 'parts inside your printer are near the end of their service life' mean?
The waste ink pads are nearly full. After W-13 you can keep printing for a while. At E-10 the printer stops and needs Epson service, which is rarely worth it on a printer this old.
XP-300 quirks worth knowing
- Epson rates it at 8.7 ISO pages a minute in black and 4.5 in color.
- It has a 1.44-inch color screen and memory card slots for printing photos without a computer.
- It prints two-sided only by hand: the driver tells you when to flip the paper. There's no document feeder and no Ethernet port.
- If it sits unused, nozzles clog and prints fade or show gaps. Epson suggests printing a few pages at least once a month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ink does the Epson XP-300 use?
Epson 200 or 200XL in black, cyan, magenta and yellow.
Does the XP-300 use the same ink as the XP-310?
Yes. Both take Epson 200 and 200XL.
Does the XP-300 have Wi-Fi?
Yes. It connects over Wi-Fi or USB, but it has no Ethernet port.
Other printers that use Epson 200
Epson Expression Home XP-310 · Epson Expression Home XP-400 · Epson Expression Home XP-410
More Epson ink guides: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 · Epson WorkForce WF-2950 · Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 · find any printer
Replacing it? Our highest-rated alternatives
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