What Ink Does the Epson Expression Premium XP-610 Use?

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Quick answer: The Epson Expression Premium XP-610 uses five Epson 273 Claria Premium cartridges: black, photo black, cyan, magenta and yellow. The high-capacity Epson 273XL versions fit too. Castle Ink stocks remanufactured 273XL Black, Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow.

The XP-610 takes the same ink as the XP-620 and XP-820. In the UK and Europe the same printer takes Epson 33 cartridges, which won't fit a U.S. model, and the newer Epson 410 cartridges from the XP-6100 don't fit either.

CastleScore · October 2026

77/100 — Recommended

Epson Expression Premium XP-610

Pillar (weight)ScoreWhat it is based on
Owner ratings (28%) 74 3.78★ average across 622 ratings at Epson (3.8)
Expert reviews (18%) — Reviewed by Digital Trends, without a numeric score.
Cost per page (24%) 88 About 3.3¢ per page blended (black + color) with our remanufactured 273XL (500 black / 650 color pages).
Reliability (13%) 72 Most-reported problems: heavy ink use from a five-cartridge set; printing stops when any cartridge is empty; 'cannot recognize' errors with third-party cartridges; ink pad 'end of service life' message
Features (12%) 70 Print, copy, scan, auto two-sided printing, Wi-Fi, photo tray, CD/DVD printing, memory card slots. No document feeder, no fax, no touchscreen.
Value (5%) 74 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 and end of support. Epson launched the XP-610 in 2013 at $149.99 and names the Expression Premium XP-6100, which takes different ink, as its replacement. Epson 273 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 15, 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-610 Take?

Cartridge Epson part no. Approx. yield Castle Ink option
Epson 273 Black T273020-S ~250 pages —
Epson 273 Photo Black / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow T273120-S / T273220-S / T273320-S / T273420-S Standard —
Epson 273XL Black T273XL020-S ~500 pages Remanufactured 273XL Black
Epson 273XL Photo Black T273XL120-S ~400 4x6 photos Remanufactured 273XL Photo Black
Epson 273XL Cyan T273XL220-S ~650 pages Remanufactured 273XL Cyan
Epson 273XL Magenta T273XL320-S ~650 pages Remanufactured 273XL Magenta
Epson 273XL Yellow T273XL420-S ~650 pages Remanufactured 273XL Yellow

Yields are Epson's ratings as reported in Digital Trends' review. Photo black is used for glossy photos; the regular black handles text.

Is 273XL Worth It?

Yes. On October 15, 2026, Staples listed Epson's 273XL black at $27.49 (about 5.5¢ a page), the 273XL colors and photo black at $21.99 each, mostly out of stock, and a five-pack at $87.99. Our remanufactured 273XL cartridges are $9.95 each, about 2¢ a page for black.

How Do I Replace the Ink in the Epson XP-610?

  1. Turn the printer on, or start Ink Cartridge Replacement from the Setup, Maintenance menu on the screen.
  2. Raise the scanner unit and wait for the print head to move to the replacement position.
  3. Squeeze the tab on the empty cartridge and lift it out.
  4. Shake the new cartridge gently, unpack it and peel off only the yellow tape, without touching the chip.
  5. Press it in until it clicks, close the scanner unit and let the ink charge.

Which Other Printers Use Epson 273?

The Expression Premium XP-520, XP-600, XP-620, XP-800, XP-810 and XP-820.

What XP-610 owners ask

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

Can I print in black if a color is empty?

No. Owners report the XP-610 stops printing when any of its five cartridges, including photo black, is empty. Keep a spare set.

It says it can't recognize my cartridges.

Press each cartridge in firmly until it clicks and wipe the chip with a damp lint-free cloth. Firmware updates can block some third-party chips.

Does it have a document feeder or fax?

No. It prints, copies and scans with a flatbed scanner only.

What does 'ink pad at end of service life' mean?

The pads that soak up waste ink are full. Epson offers a pad replacement service, but on a printer that's past end of support, replacing the printer is often cheaper.

XP-610 quirks worth knowing

  • Epson rates it at 13 ISO pages a minute in black and 10 in color.
  • It prints two-sided automatically and has a 100-sheet tray plus a separate 20-sheet photo tray.
  • It prints directly on inkjet-printable CDs and DVDs and has SD card slots and a front USB port.
  • The 2.5-inch screen isn't a touchscreen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ink does the Epson XP-610 use?

Epson 273 or 273XL: black, photo black, cyan, magenta and yellow.

Will Epson 410 cartridges fit?

No. Epson 410 is for the newer XP-530, XP-630, XP-640, XP-830 and XP-6100 series.

Why does the XP-610 need two blacks?

Photo black prints glossy photos; the regular black prints text and documents. Both must be installed.

Other printers that use Epson 273

Epson Expression Premium XP-620 · Epson Expression Premium XP-820

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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Ratings and prices were checked on October 15, 2026 and will change over time.

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