What Ink Does the Epson Expression Premium XP-810 Use?

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Quick answer: The Epson Expression Premium XP-810 uses five Epson 273 cartridges: black, photo black, cyan, magenta and yellow. The high-capacity 273XL black is rated at about 500 pages and the 273XL colors at about 650 each; standard 273 black is about 250 pages and standard colors about 300.

All five have to be installed. Castle Ink sells remanufactured 273XL in all five colors.

CastleScore · October 2026

69/100 — Situational

Epson Expression Premium XP-810 (Scored on Epson XP-810 data)

Pillar (weight)ScoreWhat it is based on
Owner ratings (28%) — Only 13 owner ratings found (4.3★ on eBay), too few to score.
Expert reviews (18%) — No published numeric expert score we could verify.
Cost per page (24%) 94 About 1.8¢ per page blended with our remanufactured Epson 273XL ($9.95 each; 500 black / 650 color pages).
Reliability (13%) 68 Most-reported problems: print head and carriage failures; ink-pad shutdown that needs Epson service
Features (12%) 88 Print, copy, scan, color fax, 30-sheet two-sided document feeder, auto two-sided printing, CD/DVD printing, photo tray, 3.5-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi and Ethernet.
Value (5%) — Not scored without owner ratings

Limited data: We found only a very small owner rating pool (13 ratings) and no published expert score, so those weights are spread across the other pillars. With too little rating data, we cap this printer at 69 (Situational) until better data is available.

Discontinued. Epson points to the XP-7100 as its replacement.

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 27, 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 Does the Epson XP-810 Take?

Cartridge Epson part no. Approx. yield Castle Ink option
Epson 273XL Black T273XL020 ~500 pages Castle Ink 273XL Black, $9.95
Epson 273XL Photo Black T273XL120 Rated in photos Castle Ink 273XL Photo Black, $9.95
Epson 273XL Cyan T273XL220 ~650 pages Castle Ink 273XL Cyan, $9.95
Epson 273XL Magenta T273XL320 ~650 pages Castle Ink 273XL Magenta, $9.95
Epson 273XL Yellow T273XL420 ~650 pages Castle Ink 273XL Yellow, $9.95
273XL 5-pack (all five colors) T273XL020–T273XL420 — Castle Ink 273XL 5-Pack, $30.99
Epson 273 standard (all five) T273020–T273420 ~250 black / ~300 color Amazon

Yields are Epson's figures from its XP-810 page; Epson rates photo black in 4x6 photos rather than pages. Amazon links are tagged (as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases).

What Does XP-810 Ink Cost per Page?

On October 27, 2026, Epson and Staples both listed the 273XL black at $27.49 (about 5.5¢ a page), and Staples listed 273XL colors at $21.99 each (about 3.4¢ a page). Our remanufactured 273XL cartridges are $9.95 each: about 2¢ a page for black and 1.5¢ per color. Our 5-pack of all five colors is $30.99.

Will Remanufactured Ink Work?

Usually, yes. Some Epson models have had firmware updates that rejected non-Epson cartridges, reported on the XP-830 and the XP-530, 630 and 640, but we found no report naming the XP-810 or the 273 cartridges. To be safe, set Epson's software updates to ask before installing.

How Do I Replace the Ink in the XP-810?

  1. With the printer on, lift the scanner unit; the cartridge holder moves to the replacement position.
  2. Squeeze the tab on the empty cartridge and lift it out.
  3. Unpack the new cartridge and remove only the yellow tape.
  4. Press it into its matching slot until it clicks.
  5. Close the scanner unit and follow the on-screen prompt to finish charging the ink.

These are the standard steps for this type of printer. If your model's door label shows a different order, follow the label.

Which Other Printers Use Epson 273 Ink?

Epson lists 273 and 273XL for the Expression Premium XP-520, XP-600, XP-610, XP-620, XP-800 and XP-820.

What XP-810 owners ask

These are the questions that come up most for this printer on retailer Q&A pages, manufacturer support communities and owner reviews, answered in our words.

Does the XP-810 use the same ink as the XP-820?

Yes. Epson lists 273 and 273XL for the XP-520, 600, 610, 620, 800, 810 and 820.

Why are there two blacks?

The XP-810 uses a regular black for documents and a photo black for photos. All five cartridges must be installed.

How many pages does 273XL black give?

About 500 pages, against about 250 for the standard 273 black.

Can it fax and scan two-sided?

Yes. It has a 30-sheet two-sided document feeder for copying, scanning and faxing, and it faxes in color.

XP-810 quirks worth knowing

  • It prints on inkjet-printable CDs and DVDs and has a separate 20-sheet photo tray.
  • It has a 3.5-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and Ethernet.
  • When its ink pads reach end of life, the printer stops until an authorized Epson service resets it.
  • Staples' "5/Pack" of 273 ink leaves out photo black, so buy that one separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ink does the Epson XP-810 use?

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

Is the XP-810 still sold?

No. Epson lists it as discontinued and points to the XP-7100.

Can I print with one cartridge empty?

No. All five cartridges must be installed and have ink.

Other printers that use Epson 273 and 273XL

Epson Expression Premium XP-820 · Epson Expression Premium XP-610

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