Which ink does the Epson Expression Home XP-440 use?
The Epson Expression Home XP-440 (inkjet, 2016) uses Epson 288XL, Epson 288.
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-440 printer uses Epson 288XL and Epson 288 ink cartridges. These cartridges are available in black, cyan, magenta, and yellow colors with high yield (about 450 pages) and standard yields (about 165 pages). If you're looking for value for money, the high yield cartridges may be a more cost-effective option in the long run, but consider whether the slightly lower upfront cost of the standard cartridges outweighs this.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson 288XL | black | XL | 500 | $30.00 | 6.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 288XL | cyan | XL | 450 | $20.00 | 4.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 288XL | magenta | XL | 450 | $20.00 | 4.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 288XL | yellow | XL | 450 | $20.00 | 4.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 288 | black | standard | 175 | $13.00 | 7.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 288 | cyan | standard | 165 | $11.00 | 6.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 288 | magenta | standard | 165 | $11.00 | 6.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 288 | 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-440 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party ink should work. By list price its high-yield Epson 288XL works out to about 4.4 cents per page, roughly 33% less than the 6.7 cents of the standard Epson 288. 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-440 use?
The Epson Expression Home XP-440 uses Epson 288 and Epson 288XL.
Does the Epson Expression Home XP-440 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts Epson 288XL. 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-440, or will firmware block it?
The Epson Expression Home XP-440 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-440 cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 165 pages (Epson 288) to about 500 pages (Epson 288XL), 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-440?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the Epson 288XL 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.