Which ink does the Epson Expression Home XP-420 use?
The Epson Expression Home XP-420 (inkjet, 2015) uses Epson 220XL, Epson 220.
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-420 uses Epson 220XL and Epson 220 ink cartridges for printing. For black ink, the high-yield Epson 220XL cartridge offers a higher page yield than the standard Epson 220 cartridge. When it comes to choosing between genuine or compatible ink cartridges, third-party options should work with this printer due to its lack of firmware DRM on record.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson 220XL | black | XL | 500 | $30.00 | 6.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 220XL | cyan | XL | 450 | $20.00 | 4.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 220XL | magenta | XL | 450 | $20.00 | 4.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 220XL | yellow | XL | 450 | $20.00 | 4.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 220 | black | standard | 175 | $13.00 | 7.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 220 | cyan | standard | 165 | $11.00 | 6.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 220 | magenta | standard | 165 | $11.00 | 6.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 220 | yellow | standard | 165 | $11.00 | 6.7¢ | 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-420 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party ink should work. By list price its high-yield Epson 220XL works out to about 4.4 cents per page, roughly 33% less than the 6.7 cents of the standard Epson 220. 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-420 use?
The Epson Expression Home XP-420 uses Epson 220 and Epson 220XL.
Does the Epson Expression Home XP-420 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts Epson 220XL. 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-420, or will firmware block it?
The Epson Expression Home XP-420 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-420 cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 165 pages (Epson 220) to about 500 pages (Epson 220XL), 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-420?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the Epson 220XL at about 4.4 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.