Which ink does the Epson WorkForce WF-2540 use?
The Epson WorkForce WF-2540 (inkjet, 2013) uses Epson 200XL, Epson 200.
Third-party cartridge risk: Medium a firmware update can start blocking non-OEM cartridges, so check before buying a large supply, or hold off on firmware updates.
The Epson WorkForce WF-2540 uses Epson 200 and Epson 200XL ink cartridges which come in black, cyan, magenta and yellow colors. For high page yields, choose the XL versions such as the Epson 200XL black or cyan/magenta/yellow cartridges which offer about 500/450 pages per cartridge respectively. When deciding between standard and XL cartridges, consider that standard ones like the Epson 200 black provide a lower page yield of about 175 pages.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson 200XL | black | XL | 500 | $30.00 | 6.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 200XL | cyan | XL | 450 | $22.00 | 4.9¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 200XL | magenta | XL | 450 | $22.00 | 4.9¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 200XL | yellow | XL | 450 | $22.00 | 4.9¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 200 | black | standard | 175 | $15.00 | 8.6¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 200 | cyan | standard | 165 | $13.00 | 7.9¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 200 | magenta | standard | 165 | $13.00 | 7.9¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 200 | yellow | standard | 165 | $13.00 | 7.9¢ | 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 WorkForce WF-2540 is on our firmware-lockout list, so a compatible or remanufactured cartridge can stop working after a printer update. The safe choice is genuine Epson ink. If you want to try a compatible to save money, buy only from a seller that guarantees it works with this printer's current firmware, and keep the receipt.
Frequently asked questions
Which ink does the Epson WorkForce WF-2540 use?
The Epson WorkForce WF-2540 uses Epson 200 and Epson 200XL.
Does the Epson WorkForce WF-2540 use toner?
No. The Epson WorkForce WF-2540 is an inkjet, so it prints with liquid ink from a cartridge, not toner powder, and no toner cartridge fits it. If you were searching for WorkForce WF-2540 toner, the part you want is Epson 200 and Epson 200XL.
Does the Epson WorkForce WF-2540 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts Epson 200XL. 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 WorkForce WF-2540, or will firmware block it?
Epson can stop third-party ink working here with a firmware update, and it is the update rather than the cartridge that does it. The least documented row on this page. Epson publishes no current guide or support page for the WorkForce WF-2540 at all, so there is nothing model specific to read either way, and the status rests on what Epson says about its cartridge range as a whole. An older machine like this is unlikely to be sent new firmware, which cuts the practical risk without changing what Epson reserves the right to do.
How many pages do the Epson WorkForce WF-2540 cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 165 pages (Epson 200) to about 500 pages (Epson 200XL), 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 WorkForce WF-2540?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the Epson 200XL at about 4.9 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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Guides for Epson WorkForce WF-2540 owners
- Printer will not print black because a colour cartridge is empty: what to do
- Why did my printer stop accepting compatible ink after a firmware update?
- Is the XL cartridge actually cheaper? 31 pairs priced off the makers' own stores
- What the chip on your ink cartridge actually does, and where it becomes a lock
- Is your ink cartridge being discontinued? How to check, and what happens if it is
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.