What Ink Does the Epson XP-5200 Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The Epson Expression Home XP-5200 uses four Epson 222 Claria cartridges: black, cyan, magenta and yellow. High-yield 222XL comes in black only. It does not take the Epson 202 cartridges from the older XP-5100, and it has no photo-black cartridge.
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CastleScore · October 2026
70/100 — Recommended
Epson Expression Home XP-5200
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | 82 | 4.22★ average across 204 ratings at Epson.com (4.15) and Dell (4.4) |
| Expert reviews (18%) | — | No published numeric expert score we could verify. |
| Cost per page (24%) | 55 | About 12.6¢ per page blended (black + color) with Original Epson 222XL black and standard 222 colors at retail prices (we don't sell Epson 222). There's no XL color. |
| Reliability (13%) | 74 | Most-reported problems: 'cartridge not recognized' errors after firmware updates; Wi-Fi setup trouble and dropping offline; small cartridges that run out fast |
| Features (12%) | 66 | Print, copy, scan, auto two-sided printing, Wi-Fi. No document feeder, no fax, no touchscreen, no Ethernet. |
| Value (5%) | 70 | Low street price offset by small, costly cartridges |
Limited data: No expert site has published a numeric score for the XP-5200 that we could verify, so the expert weight is spread across the other five pillars.
Still listed, often out of stock. Epson.com lists the XP-5200 at $79.99 but showed it out of stock, as did Dell and B&H. We found no announced successor.
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.
What Ink Cartridges Does the Epson XP-5200 Take?
| Cartridge | Epson part no. | Approx. yield | Price (Oct 14, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 Black | T222120-S | ~210 pages | $22.99 (Epson) |
| 222XL Black | T222XL120-S | ~550 pages | $39.99 (Staples) |
| 222 Cyan | T222220-S | ~185 pages | $10.99 (Epson) |
| 222 Magenta | T222320-S | ~185 pages | $10.99 (Epson) |
| 222 Yellow | T222420-S | ~185 pages | $10.99 (Epson) |
Yields are Epson's ISO figures. Staples also sells a 222 4-pack (T222120-BCS) for $55.95 and an XL-black-plus-colors combo (T222XL-BCS) for $72.95. Outside the U.S. the XP-5200 takes different numbers, such as 503 in Australia, so buy for the region your printer came from.
Is 222XL Worth It?
For black, yes: 222XL prints about 550 pages against 210 for the standard cartridge, so its cost per page is roughly 7.3¢ against 10.9¢. There's no XL color, which is the XP-5200's weak point: the standard colors work out to about 6¢ per page each. If you print a lot, an ink-tank printer like the EcoTank ET-2980 is far cheaper to run.
Third-party ink. Epson says the XP-5200 is designed for Epson cartridges only, and owners report "cartridge not recognized" errors on non-Epson cartridges after firmware updates. If you try compatibles, leave automatic firmware updates off.
How Do I Replace the Ink in the Epson XP-5200?
- Press the Home button and select Maintenance > Ink Cartridge(s) Replacement > Start.
- Lift the scanner unit.
- Squeeze the tab on the empty cartridge and lift it out.
- Shake a new black cartridge four or five times (don't shake the colors), then peel off only the yellow tape.
- Press the cartridge down until it clicks, lower the scanner unit, select Completed, and leave the printer on while it charges the ink.
Which Other Printers Use Epson 222?
The Epson WorkForce WF-2960 uses the same Epson 222 cartridges. The older XP-5100 and WF-2860 use Epson 202, which doesn't fit the XP-5200.
What XP-5200 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.
Will the 202 cartridges from my XP-5100 fit?
No. The XP-5200 uses Epson 222. The 202 cartridges are for the XP-5100 and WF-2860.
Can I print black only when a color runs out?
Briefly. Epson says you can keep printing on plain paper with Grayscale selected and borderless turned off, but you'll need to replace the empty color soon.
Is there an XL color cartridge?
No. Only the black comes in XL (222XL). Cyan, magenta and yellow are standard size only.
Does it fax or have a document feeder?
No. It prints, copies and scans from a flatbed glass. There's no fax and no automatic document feeder.
It keeps dropping off Wi-Fi. What helps?
Give it a fixed IP address in your router, make sure it joins a 2.4 GHz network (its Wi-Fi is 802.11b/g/n), and restart the router and printer after changes. More in why does my printer keep going offline.
XP-5200 quirks worth knowing
- Epson launched it in September 2022 at $129 alongside the XP-4200.
- It prints two-sided automatically and borderless up to 8.5 x 11 in.
- It has a 2.4-inch color screen (not a touchscreen) and a 150-sheet tray.
- It connects by Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct or USB; there's no Ethernet port.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ink does the Epson XP-5200 use?
Epson 222 in black, cyan, magenta and yellow, with 222XL available in black only.
Does the Epson XP-5200 use 202 ink?
No. Epson 202 is for the XP-5100 and WF-2860. The XP-5200 uses Epson 222.
How many pages does Epson 222XL print?
About 550 pages, compared with about 210 for the standard 222 black.
Other printers that use Epson 222
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Replacing it? Our highest-rated alternatives
- Epson EcoTank ET-2980 (cheapest to run) — CastleScore 90
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