Which ink does the Epson Expression Home XP-4100 use?
The Epson Expression Home XP-4100 (inkjet, 2019) uses Epson 212XL, Epson 212.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The Epson Expression Home XP-4100 uses Epson ink cartridges which come in standard and XL versions for each color including black cyan magenta and yellow. For higher page yields consider purchasing XL cartridges such as the 212XL which can print about 500 pages compared to the standard 212 which prints around 175 pages. When it comes to genuine vs compatible ink cartridges there is no firmware DRM on record so third-party cartridges should work with this printer.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson 212XL | black | XL | 500 | $18.00 | 3.6¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 212XL | cyan | XL | 350 | $16.00 | 4.6¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 212XL | magenta | XL | 350 | $16.00 | 4.6¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 212XL | yellow | XL | 350 | $16.00 | 4.6¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 212 | black | standard | 175 | $13.00 | 7.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 212 | cyan | standard | 130 | $11.00 | 8.5¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 212 | magenta | standard | 130 | $11.00 | 8.5¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 212 | yellow | standard | 130 | $11.00 | 8.5¢ | 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 Expression Home XP-4100 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party ink should work. By list price its high-yield Epson 212XL works out to about 3.6 cents per page, roughly 52% less than the 7.4 cents of the standard Epson 212. If you print often the high-yield cartridge is the better value, and a well-reviewed compatible version lowers the cost further.
Frequently asked questions
Which ink does the Epson Expression Home XP-4100 use?
The Epson Expression Home XP-4100 uses Epson 212 and Epson 212XL.
Does the Epson Expression Home XP-4100 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts Epson 212XL. A high-yield XL holds more ink and costs less per page, which is worth it if you print often.
Will third-party ink work in the Epson Expression Home XP-4100, or will firmware block it?
The Epson Expression Home XP-4100 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 Expression Home XP-4100 cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 130 pages (Epson 212) to about 500 pages (Epson 212XL), depending on the cartridge. Real-world yield depends on how much you print and how much ink each page uses.
What is the cheapest ink for the Epson Expression Home XP-4100?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the Epson 212XL at about 3.6 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.