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: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
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 not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party ink should work. By list price its high-yield Epson 200XL works out to about 4.9 cents per page, roughly 38% less than the 7.9 cents of the standard Epson 200. 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 WorkForce WF-2540 use?
The Epson WorkForce WF-2540 uses 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?
The Epson WorkForce WF-2540 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 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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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.