Epson 288 Ink Cartridges – 288 & 288XL

Castle Ink sells remanufactured Epson 288 ink cartridges in every size the printer takes: 288XL black (T288XL120), cyan (T288XL220), magenta (T288XL320) and yellow (T288XL420) singles and a 4-pack. The XL cartridges replace the standard Epson 288 cartridges in the same slots. They fit the Epson Expression Home XP-330, XP-340, XP-430, XP-434, XP-440 and XP-446. Each cartridge is a remanufactured original shell, refilled and tested in the U.S. Orders placed by 4 PM ET ship the same business day, shipping is free over $50, and every cartridge is covered by our 1-year 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Firmware note: keep automatic firmware updates turned off on your printer so a future update can't block third-party cartridges. If the printer shows a “non-genuine ink” message, choose Continue or OK; printing is not blocked.

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Epson 288 Ink: Common Questions

What is the difference between the standard and XL Epson 288 cartridges?

Epson 288 black prints about 175 pages and each 288 color about 165; 288XL black prints about 500 pages and each 288XL color about 450. They share the same cartridge body and slot, so you can move between sizes freely.

Which printers use Epson 288 ink?

Epson Expression Home XP-330, XP-340, XP-430, XP-434, XP-440, XP-446. Our Find Ink by Printer page has a guide for each model.

Will remanufactured Epson 288 cartridges work in my printer?

Yes. Each cartridge is an original shell with a working chip, refilled and tested. Keep automatic firmware updates off so a future update can't block third-party cartridges, and if the printer shows a non-genuine-ink message, choose Continue. If a cartridge from us still isn't recognized, contact us and we'll replace or refund it under our 1-year guarantee.

Standard or XL: which should I buy?

XL in almost every case. The XL cartridges are the same physical size and fit the same slot, but hold more ink, so each printed page costs less. Standard cartridges only make sense if you print very rarely, since ink can dry out over long idle periods.

More help: What ink does the Expression Home XP-430 use? · What ink does the XP-330 use? · What ink does the XP-446 use? · All Epson ink cartridges · Find Ink by Printer. Updated October 2026 by William Elward, founder of Castle Ink (in business since 2005).