Which ink does the Epson EcoTank ET-16500 use?
The Epson EcoTank ET-16500 (ecotank, 2016) uses Epson 664.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The Epson EcoTank ET-16500 uses standard and high yield Epson 664 ink cartridges for black, cyan, magenta, and yellow printing. When choosing between standard and high yield cartridges, consider that the high yield options have a slightly longer page life of about 6500 pages compared to the standard versions which last about 4000 pages. Third-party compatible cartridges are available as Epson does not have firmware DRM on record, allowing users to explore alternative ink options.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson 664 | black | standard | 4000 | $13.00 | 0.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 664 | cyan | standard | 6500 | $13.00 | 0.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 664 | magenta | standard | 6500 | $13.00 | 0.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 664 | yellow | standard | 6500 | $13.00 | 0.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
XL (high-yield) cartridges cost more upfront but lower the cost per page, which is better if you print a lot.
The Epson EcoTank ET-16500 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so a well-reviewed compatible or remanufactured cartridge should work and costs well below OEM. By list price the lowest cost per page here is the Epson 664 at about 0.2 cents per page, and a reliable compatible typically undercuts that. Buy from a seller with strong reviews and a compatibility guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Which ink does the Epson EcoTank ET-16500 use?
The Epson EcoTank ET-16500 uses Epson 664.
Will third-party ink work in the Epson EcoTank ET-16500, or will firmware block it?
The Epson EcoTank ET-16500 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work. Firmware can change with an update, so it is worth checking before buying a large supply.
How many pages do the Epson EcoTank ET-16500 cartridges print?
Rated yields are the Epson 664 at about 4000 pages and the Epson 664 at about 6500 pages. Real-world yield depends on how much you print and how much ink each page uses.
What is the cheapest ink for the Epson EcoTank ET-16500?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the Epson 664 at about 0.2 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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Last reviewed . Compiled by MyCartridgeFinder from manufacturer cartridge finders and retailer cross reference tables, then checked against this printer's database record. Cartridge numbers and yields come from that record, never from guesswork. See our methodology and data sources.