Which ink does the Epson EcoTank ET-2400 use?
The Epson EcoTank ET-2400 (ecotank, 2022) uses Epson 522.
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-2400 uses standard and high yield versions of four ink cartridges: black, cyan, magenta and yellow, all with the same model number 522. When purchasing these cartridges, consider that standard options are available for each color with varying page yields, while high yield options have a significantly higher page count but no cost per page information is provided. Since third-party cartridges should work with this printer, users may choose to buy genuine or compatible ink cartridges depending on their preference and budget.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson 522 | black | standard | 4500 | $13.00 | 0.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 522 | cyan | standard | 7500 | $13.00 | 0.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 522 | magenta | standard | 7500 | $13.00 | 0.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 522 | yellow | standard | 7500 | $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-2400 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 522 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-2400 use?
The Epson EcoTank ET-2400 uses Epson 522.
Does the Epson EcoTank ET-2400 use toner?
No. The Epson EcoTank ET-2400 is an refillable ink tank printer, so it prints with liquid ink poured from bottles, not toner powder, and no toner cartridge fits it. If you were searching for EcoTank ET-2400 toner, the part you want is Epson 522.
Will third-party ink work in the Epson EcoTank ET-2400, or will firmware block it?
The Epson EcoTank ET-2400 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-2400 cartridges print?
Rated yields are the Epson 522 at about 4500 pages and the Epson 522 at about 7500 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-2400?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the Epson 522 at about 0.2 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
Related Epson EcoTank printers
- Epson EcoTank ET-15000
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- Epson EcoTank ET-2720
- Epson EcoTank ET-2750
- Epson EcoTank ET-2760
- Epson EcoTank ET-2800
Guides for Epson EcoTank ET-2400 owners
- Setup cartridges: why a new printer runs out of ink so fast, and what the first refill costs
- Waste ink pads and maintenance boxes: the counter that stops a printer that still works
- Does Epson block third-party ink? Yes on cartridge models, no on EcoTank
- Epson ink cartridge chart: which number fits which printer, and what it costs
- How to reset an Epson printer and clear an ink or non-genuine cartridge error
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.