What Ink Does the Epson Expression Home XP-310 Use?

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Quick answer: The Epson Expression Home XP-310 Small-in-One uses four separate Epson 200 or high-capacity Epson 200XL cartridges: black, cyan, magenta and yellow. It does not take Epson 220, even though some sellers list it that way. Castle Ink stocks remanufactured 200XL Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow, plus a 200XL 5-pack.

The XP-310 shares its ink with the XP-410 and XP-400. In Europe the equivalent model (XP-312) uses Epson 18 "Daisy" cartridges, which won't work in a U.S. printer.

CastleScore · October 2026

77/100 — Recommended

Epson Expression Home XP-310

Pillar (weight)ScoreWhat it is based on
Owner ratings (28%) 81 4.14★ average across 1,806 ratings at Epson (4.1)
Expert reviews (18%) — No published numeric expert score we could verify.
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: ink runs out fast and black stops when a color is low; faint or streaked pages; generic or refilled cartridges not recognized; Wi-Fi drops
Features (12%) 58 Print, copy, scan, Wi-Fi, small 1.44-inch display, memory card slots. No document feeder, no auto two-sided printing, no fax, no touchscreen.
Value (5%) 76 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 no longer sells the XP-310 and names no direct replacement. Epson 200 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 14, 2026. It is not a customer review. See every ranked printer or how the score works.

The cartridges, pictured

Our own remanufactured cartridges, photographed in-house.

What Ink Cartridges Does the Epson XP-310 Take?

Cartridge Epson part no. (standard / XL) Approx. yield (standard / XL) Castle Ink option
Epson 200 Black T200120 / T200XL120 ~175 / ~500 pages Remanufactured 200XL Black
Epson 200 Cyan T200220 / T200XL220 ~165 / ~450 pages Remanufactured 200XL Cyan
Epson 200 Magenta T200320 / T200XL320 ~165 / ~450 pages Remanufactured 200XL Magenta
Epson 200 Yellow T200420 / T200XL420 ~165 / ~450 pages Remanufactured 200XL Yellow

Epson's own ink page lists the XP-310 under Epson 200, and its Australian spec sheet confirms the same 175/165-page standard and 500/450-page XL yields. Epson 220 fits printers such as the XP-320, XP-420 and WorkForce WF-2630, not this one.

Is Epson 200XL Worth It?

Yes. On October 14, 2026, Staples listed Original Epson 200XL black at $34.59 (about 6.9¢ a page) and each XL color at $19.59. Our remanufactured 200XL cartridges are $9.95 each, about 2¢ a page for black, or $47.95 for the 5-pack.

How Do I Replace the Ink in the Epson XP-310?

  1. Turn the printer on and lift the scanner unit.
  2. Start ink replacement from the control panel's Setup, Maintenance menu so the holder moves into place.
  3. Squeeze the tab on the empty cartridge and lift it out.
  4. Shake the new cartridge gently, remove the yellow tape, and press it in until it clicks.
  5. Close the scanner unit and confirm on the panel so the printer charges the ink.

Which Other Printers Use Epson 200?

The Expression Home XP-410, XP-400, XP-200 and XP-300, and the WorkForce WF-2520, WF-2530 and WF-2540.

What XP-310 owners ask

These are the questions that come up most for this printer in Epson's owner reviews, its support pages and printer forums, answered in our words.

Why does the ink run out so fast?

Standard Epson 200 cartridges hold enough for about 165 to 175 pages, and every head cleaning uses ink too. XL cartridges roughly triple the page count.

Will it print black and white when a color is low?

Low is fine; expended isn't. Once any cartridge is marked expended, the printer stops until you replace it.

My new cartridge isn't recognized. What should I try?

Reseat it, make sure all tape is off and clean the chip contacts. Check it's a 200, not a 220. Epson's support pages note that some non-Epson cartridges aren't recognized after firmware updates.

It keeps losing its Wi-Fi connection. Any fix?

Print a network status sheet, move the printer closer to the router and give it a fixed IP address in your router settings. Reinstalling the current Epson driver helps on Windows 10 and 11.

It says out of paper when there's paper loaded.

Fan the stack, load fewer sheets and slide the edge guide against the paper. Dusty rollers cause this too; wipe them with a damp lint-free cloth.

XP-310 quirks worth knowing

  • Epson released it in 2013; it's discontinued and Epson names no direct replacement.
  • Epson rates it at about 8.7 ISO pages a minute in black and 4.5 in color.
  • It has a small 1.44-inch display, SD and Memory Stick Duo slots, Wi-Fi Direct and AirPrint.
  • The rear feeder holds 100 sheets; there's no document feeder or fax.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ink does the Epson XP-310 use?

Epson 200 or 200XL in black, cyan, magenta and yellow.

Does the XP-310 use Epson 220?

No. Epson lists the XP-310 under Epson 200. Epson 220 is for models such as the XP-320 and XP-420.

How many pages does Epson 200XL print?

About 500 pages for black and about 450 for each color.

Other printers that use Epson 200

Epson Expression Home XP-410 · Epson Expression Home XP-400

More Epson ink guides: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 · Epson WorkForce WF-2950 · Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 · find any printer

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