Epson XP-345 ink cartridges

Features & Benefits

This multi-function device from Epson with individual ink cartridges, function for mobile printing and LC-color display. It uses separate individual Epson XP-345 Ink Cartridges so that only the consumed or used color is replaced, which offers excellent potential savings. Flyers, photos, and miniature posters up to A4 size can be created with high-quality inks that work nicely with a wide range of Epson photo papers. The print speeds of up to 33 pages per minute in black and white or 15 pages per minute in color, allowing to rapidly create documents in mass.

The integrated card reader connects it to the home's Wi-Fi for convenient use anywhere within signal range, allowing you to print from a memory stick or an SD card. You may also print directly from a tablet or smartphone using Apple AirPrint or Google Cloud Print. This Epson printer has four-color Epson XP-345 Ink Cartridges which helps to print vivid documents and stylish photos.

It is more than just a printer, it's a full-featured home office package. It's great for keeping track of receipts and creating copies of important documents like passports. It also has the option of Email Print, allowing to simply email files directly to the printer to be printed. The Epson Expression printer runs smoothly because of a 50-sheet paper tray capacity. This printer has the special feature of making the most of the pictures with easy-to-use and free software. You can also adjust the brightness & contrast of the pictures with Epson PhotoEnhance, and for people shots, improve red-eye using the Easy Photo Print software. But that’s not all; turn the photos into so much more with the Creative Print app. Use it to print photos directly from Facebook, create custom cards and stationery, and even transform photos into coloring book albums. Epson XP-345 Ink Cartridges and papers designed to function hand-in-hand with Epson printers to consistently deliver the best results.

Expert Verdict

The EPSON Expression XP-345 is a low-cost printer that can work well in a home office setting. It can also copy and scan. We have no complaints with its black text printing, it’s not too slow, and it has many ways to connect. However, it does let itself down with photo printing. We’ve seen much better options on the market for a similar price. Standard black and white text is handled perfectly competently and rather speedily for such a low-cost machine. Basic color graphs from Google Sheets are crisp too, and sample pitch documents looked professional with the use of Epson XP-345 Ink Cartridges.

If you’re looking to print a few documents, then this is a good pick. The first thing that strikes is how compact this printer is. Its measurements are 39 x 30 x 14 cm. For a super cheap machine, we were surprised by the build quality, expecting it to rattle around when moved, but it is actually pretty solid.It only prints single-sided. In terms of running cost, it has 4 separate Epson XP-345 Ink Cartridges. This saves money because you can replace each one separately rather than having to replace a mixed color cartridge every time one of the colors runs out. Color Epson XP-345 Ink Cartridges dry out quickly, so unless you use them within a few months after installing them, they'll be empty.

Connections are excellent and ease of use is the plus point of this printer. WiFi, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, and email printing are rare in such a low-cost printer. Epson’s iPrint app also makes printing from your phone easy. Memory card printing is included too. Most of the memory cards you can take directly out of your digital camera and plug straight in. You may rapidly tab through the pictures on the front screen to find the one you wish to print.

Review

The Epson XP-345 is a multifunction inkjet printer performs the combined functions of copying, scanning and printing. It is a compact unit and is suitable for use at home or in a small office. Being highly flexible, it uses features such as Epson Email Print, iPrint app and Creative Print app.

The Epson XP-345 weighs just 4.3 kg and measures 15.3 x 11.8 x 5.7 inches. It’s easy to carry due to its less weight and can fit in limited space due to it’s small size. With a print speed of 33 pages per minute for monochrome and 15 pages per minute in colour, the printer has a print resolution of 5670 x 1440 dpi. As it uses contact image sensor, perfect copying is ensured and the print resolution is as much as 1200 x 2400 dpi. It uses individual Epson XP-345 Ink Cartridges.

The interface consists of an LCD screen that has a diagonal of 3.7 cm and some controls associated with it. The memory cards that the printer accepts are SD and micro SD.

Advantages:

• Crisp text and quality photos
• Saves money as it uses individual Epson XP-345 Ink Cartridges
• Printing can be done from any remote location through the Epson Email Print
• Printer can be connected to any smart device through the iPrint app
• Creative Print app can be used to print text and photos from Facebook

Disadvantages:

• LCD display has limited functionality
• Printer has classic oblong lines
• Average paper feeding capacity

Epson XP 345 Ink Requirements

Printer Ink for Epson XP-345 are:

Epson XP 345 Black ink 29XL cartridge

Epson 29XL Ink Cartridge referred to as T2991 Black with a print capacity of 470 Pages.

Epson XP 345 Cyan ink 29XL Cartridge

Epson 29XL Ink Cartridge referred to as T2992 Cyan with a print capacity of 450 Pages.

Compatible Epson XP 345 Magenta ink 29XL Cartridge

Epson 29XL Ink Cartridge referred to as T2993 Magenta with a print capacity of 450 Pages.

Compatible Epson XP 345 Yellow ink 29XL Cartridge

Epson 29XL Ink Cartridge referred to as T2994 Yellow with a print capacity of 450 Pages.

Conclusion:

The Epson XP-345 is a multifunction printer that can perform the functions of copying, scanning and printing. It has a compact size and is suitable for home or a small office. As it uses individual Epson XP-345 Ink Cartridges, it saves expenses. With a great printing speed and good print quality, it outshines most of the printers.

How to rectify no print issue in Epson XP-345 Printer?

1. Check for the printer driver. Reinstall the latest software for your printer, if necessary.
2. One can use Epson Easy Photo Print to print the photos easily.
3. Between the printer and the computer, a proper connection must be setup.
4. Check for the ink cartridges status. If the ink level is low then replace the Epson XP-345 ink cartridge with the new one.
5. If you are using the printer over a network, make sure that the printer is connected to the network. To check the network status, take a print of network status sheet. If the printer is not connected to the network, see to the network guide in the user manual.
6. Try to connect the printer directly to the computer, if you are using a USB hub.
7. If you are a window user then only follow this step: check for the print queue in the printer driver’s maintenance window.
   • If there is any paused printing job, cancel it if necessary.
   • Clear the offline of pending setting for the printer menu.
   • Make sure you have selected Epson XP-345 Printer as the default printer.
8. Follow this step, only if you are a MAC user.
   • The printer status should not be paused. From the main menu, select system and preferences. Click printers and scanners (Print, Scan, & Fax) and double click on the printer. Click resume if the printer is paused.
9. The Epson XP-345 ink cartridges must be installed properly in the cartridge carrier. If not then install them properly and take a test print to check the print quality.
10. No print issue can be due to the clogged nozzle. Perform print head nozzle check and clean the nozzle, if necessary.
11. Make sure you are using the Epson XP-345 ink cartridge which is compatible with the printer and is tested well.

How to refill the ink tanks for Epson XP-345 printer?

The ink may get consumed during various printing as well as maintenance processes such as print head cleaning of the printer. The ink from the Epson XP-345 ink cartridges gets consumed during the initial setup to produce high-quality printouts. In this case, you need to refill the ink tanks of your Epson XP-345 printer by following the steps below:

• Unhook the ink tank unit from the printer and lay it down. Make sure that you do not pull the tubes
• Open the Epson XP-345 ink cartridges cover and then remove the cap of the ink cartridge. Carefully handle the cartridge that you do not spill ink and refill the correct colour ink in the correct cartridge
• Snap off the top of the cap, remove the cap of the ink bottle, remove the seal from the bottle and then install the cap. Close the ink bottle tightly otherwise, ink may leak
• Refill the ink cartridge with the correct coloured ink up to the upper line on the ink cartridge.
  Note: Do not dispose of the top cover. If any ink remains in the ink bottle after filling the tank up to the upper line install the cap securely and store the bottle upright for later use
• Close the cap onto the ink cartridge securely and close the ink cartridge unit cover
• Hook the tank unit onto the printer

Precautions to be used while handling Ink cartridges

When storing or transporting Epson XP-345 ink cartridges after removing its seal do not tilt the bottle and do not subject it to impacts or temperature changes. Otherwise, the ink may leak even if the cap on the ink bottle is tightened securely. Keep the cartridge upright when tightening cap, and take the measures to prevent ink from leaking while you transport the cartridge.

Q. Is ink included with the new Epson XP-345 printers?
A. Yes, most Epson printers include a starter set of cartridges. It comes with 1x Black, 1x Cyan, 1x Magenta and 1x Yellow Epson XP-345 Ink Cartridges.

Q. What is the procedure for resetting the WiFi on my Epson printer?
A. Follow the following steps:

• Press the Home button on the control panel to return to the Home menu and then select the Setup option.
• Click on the Restore Default Settings and then press Reset Network Settings.
• Select Yes to reset the printer's network settings.

Q. Do I need all of the Epson ink colors to print black and white?
A. If the Epson printer detects that the colour ink cartridges are empty, it may stop making black and white prints. On the other hand, some Epson printers can be forced to print in black and white without using coloured Epson XP-345 Ink Cartridges.

Q. How do I force my Epson printer to print black and white?
A. Follow the instructions listed below:

• Open the File menu or select Print from the drop-down menu.
• Ensure the product is selected as a printer.
• Select Properties or Preferences.
• Click the Main or Advanced tab.
• Under Print Options, choose Black/Grayscale.
• Click the OK button.

Q. What USB cable do I need to connect my Epson printer to the computer?
A. The Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cable allows you to get the most out of your USB devices. You may now connect your USB printer, scanner, external hard drive, and other devices to your computer and get error-free data transmissions.

Q. Why is my printer not working after replacing it with Epson XP-345 Ink Cartridges?
A. Check that the ink cartridge(s) are inserted correctly. If a lever has been moved from its original position to allow the installation of Epson XP-345 Ink Cartridges, make sure it has been returned to its original position. Perform a head cleaning on the printer if it is available. Reset the ink cartridge counter if needed.

Q. My Epson printer is printing in red instead of black. Why is that?
A. At times the printer may start printing in red even if you want to print a black and white document. This problem usually arises when the color cartridge runs out of ink and needs to be replaced.

Q. How many times can an Epson XP-345 Ink Cartridges be refilled?
A. If handled properly, up to 97 per cent of the materials that make up a printer cartridge can be recycled or reused. Printer cartridges can be renewed up to 15 times before they reach the end of their useful life, with most refills averaging between 5-7 refills.

Q. Why isn't my printer printing even if it's connected?
A. Perform the following steps to check-

• Make sure there is paper in the trays.
• Check the ink or toner cartridges are not empty. If it's empty then replace it with a new Epson XP-345 Ink Cartridges.
• Make sure that the USB cable is plugged in or the printer is connected to Wi-Fi.

Q. Is it possible to clean printer heads with rubbing alcohol?
A. Drop 7 to 10 drops of isopropyl alcohol down the ink receptacle region where the ink flows from the cartridge into the head in models where the print head is in the printer. Execute a couple of self-cleaning programmes.

Q. Why isn't my printer connecting with my computer?
A. If your printer fails to respond to a job, check that all printer cables are connected properly and be sure that the printer is turned on. Remove all documents from the printer and try again. If your printer is connected through USB, try connecting it to another USB port.

Q. Do I need to buy the ink cartridges separately or will receive a pack of ink cartridges with my new Epson XP-345 printer?
A. You do not need to buy the ink cartridges separately, you will receive a pack of Epson XP-345 ink cartridges with your printer. These ink cartridges are started ink cartridges that are required to be installed when you use the printer for the first time. However, these starter ink cartridges are standard cartridges and may not have a high page yield. You can buy more ink cartridges for your printer once the starter ink cartridges are exhausted.

Q. Is it possible for your compatible Epson XP-345 ink cartridges to cause any problems or damage to my printer?
A. We assure you that our compatible ink cartridges will not cause any damage or problems to your printer. All our compatible cartridges are of high quality that are designed to work well with your printer. You will have a hassle-free experience when using our compatible cartridges with your printer.

Q. The print quality of my printer has declined and it is advised that I perform a printhead clean to solve the issue. How do I perform a printhead clean for my Epson XP-345 printer?
A. Follow the steps below to check the status of your printhead and how to clean the printhead:

• Load plain A4 sized paper in the printer.
• Enter the “Setup” screen using the left and right arrows keys and then select “Maintenance.”
• Choose “Nozzle Check” and then follow the instructions displayed on the screen to print a nozzle check pattern.
• If you notice any broken lines or missing segments, you will require a printhead clean to solve it. Select “Yes” using the up and down arrow keys to initiate the cleaning process. If you do not notice any issue with the nozzle check pattern, select “No” and then press OK to exit.
• Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the printhead cleaning process and then perform the nozzle check by repeating the steps given above.



Q. How long will it take for you to deliver the Epson XP-345 ink cartridges that I order from your website?
A. Please note that our delivery service works during weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. If you place an order for any of our products before 12 pm, then the product will be dispatched on the same day and will be delivered to you within 1 - 2 days.

Q. How much ink is supplied in each of the Epson XP-345 ink cartridges?
A. The ink volume of the black cartridges (T2991) is 17 ml and the ink volume of the colour cartridges (T2992 Cyan, T2993 Magenta, T2994 Yellow) is 13 ml.

Q. When should I clean the print head of the Epson XP-345 printer?
A. You should clean the print head if the nozzles are clogged. The nozzles are clogged when the printouts become faint, there is visible banding, or unexpected colours appear. When the print quality has declined, use the nozzle check feature and check if the nozzles are clogged. If the nozzles are clogged, clean the print head.

Q. Can I take printouts directly from my Android smartphone without using a PC?
A. Yes, you can take printouts directly from your Android smartphone by using the Epson iPrint app. This application allows you to print photos, documents and web pages from a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet. You need to make sure that your device is connected to the same network as your printer.

Q. Why is the color ink cartridge used even though I print in black and white only?
A. To keep the print head clear and ready to print, the printer uses a small amount of ink from all the cartridges whenever it prints. This is why even if you select Black/Grayscale, some color ink is still used.

Q. What interfaces does Epson XP-345 support?
A. The interfaces supported by Epson XP-345 include USB and Wifi.

Q. I recently ordered a multipack of Epson XP-345 ink cartridges. How can I track my order?
A. Once you have placed the order you will get the unique order ID with which you can track your order with our courier company.

Q. What sizes of paper can the Epson XP-345 printer print on?
A. The Epson XP-345 printer can print on paper sizes such as A4, A5, A6, B5, C6 (Envelope), DL (Envelope), No. 10 (Envelope), Letter Legal, 9 x 13 cm, 10 x 15 cm, 13 x 18 cm, 13 x 20 cm, 20 x 25 cm, 100 x 148 mm and 16:9.

Q. Does the use of compatible Epson XP-345 ink cartridges help the environment?
A. Yes, the use of our compatible cartridges helps in conservation of the environment. This is because our compatible cartridges are made from recycled cartridges that have been used previously resulting in very little usage of new materials or components.

Q. What measures should I take in order to keep the Epson XP-345 ink cartridges in reusable condition?
A. Reusing the ink cartridges is a great way to contribute towards the wellness of our environment. Please follow the steps given below to help keep the Epson XP-345 ink cartridges in reusable condition.

• Try not to print until the entire ink cartridge gets exhausted. At any point when you feel the print quality has gone down, immediately replace the ink cartridges with new ones. Using the cartridges until they go empty may burn the print head and render the cartridges unusable
• While storing the ink cartridges, ensure the print heads are facing down. By doing this you will prevent the ink from clogging the print heads and also help them remain moist.
• If your cartridge came with a clip it is good to place the cartridge back in clip after use. This will help the print heads from drying out. You could also use a sealed plastic bag instead of the clips.
• Keep the copper electronic area of the cartridge away from scratches and dents. If this part gets damaged the cartridges cannot be reused. You could use a sealed plastic bag or the clip as discussed above.

Q. I am not able to print with Epson XP-345 using my Windows 8 OS. What is the matter?
A. We are really sorry, but Windows 8 operating system is not compatible with Epson XP-345.

Q. I tried to perform a borderless photo printing with my Epson XP-345. The first photo was good but the second printout was of very bad quality. What could be the reason?
A. This issue commonly occurs when the ink levels are low. Please check the ink level in your printer and install fresh Epson XP-345 ink cartridges if required. This should solve the problem.

Q. I recently installed compatible Epson XP-345 ink cartridges (Epson T0807) in my Epson XP-345 printer as per the standard procedure. Despite that, I’ve been getting the message that the cartridge needs replacement. What am I supposed to do? All my work is held up… Please help.
A. Please take the ink cartridge out of the printer again and switch the printer off from the main switch board. Keep it like that for about 15 to 20 minutes and turn the printer on, install the ink cartridge once again and try to take a printout. It should solve the issue, but in case it doesn’t, please refer to the instruction manual. If that doesn’t help also, please contact Brother Support; they’ll provide you step-by-step instructions.

Q. I bought compatible Epson XP-345 ink cartridges for the Epson XP-345 printer recently. Prior to purchasing I’d consulted several people and read up to ascertain if compatible ink cartridges will work and was happy to proceed as I got the favourable response from everywhere. However, I’ve been getting an error message that the cartridges won’t be supported by the printer as they are not genuine. What should I do?
A. First, please open your printer and take the cartridge out. Turn the printer off from the main switch board and keep it like that for about 15 minutes. After that, switch the printer on, reinstall the ink cartridge and take a printout. If this doesn’t sort out the issue, you may refer to the manual or contact Brother Support for alternative measures.

Q. Can I know the correct procedure for placing the ink cartridges into the cartridge holder of my printer (Epson Stylus XP-345)? I tried installing Epson XP-345 ink cartridges for the first time but dropped it as I wasn’t getting it right and didn’t want to take chances. Please help.
A. It’s quite an easy task to place ink cartridges into the cartridge holder. Please don’t worry; just pick the ink cartridge, place it into the cartridge holder with its base facing down and then push it down gently.

Q. How many pages for each of the colour do compatible Epson XP-345 ink cartridges actually print? Do compatible ink cartridges print pages than genuine ink cartridges do?
A. Each of these Epson colour ink cartridges prints 450 pages. No, compatible ink cartridges don’t print fewer pages; both print 450 pages of identical quality and finish.

Q. Are compatible Epson XP-345 ink cartridges really cost-effective and at par with the original Epson ink cartridges?
A. Yes, these compatible ink cartridges from Epson are as good as the original ones. There is absolutely no difference in the quality of output of both; in fact, both cartridges print equally well. Besides, compatible cartridges are available for a much lower price. That means you not only pay much lesser for but actually get more quantity of ink than the original cartridges.

Q. How would my Epson printer indicate if the Epson XP-345 ink cartridges (compatible) that I use are expended or low?
A. If any of the cartridges you’ve been using becomes expended or low, the print head of the printer will move that cartridge to the indicator position. If the print head does not move, it means your cartridges are not low or expended.

Q. I recently changed ink cartridges in my printer (Epson XP-345) but the quality of the print is very poor. I’d opened up the ink cartridge package a few minutes before inserting them. Could that be the reason? What should I do now?
A. We should actually take out the ink cartridges just when we’re ready to replace them, otherwise, the print head nozzles turn dry. You need to run the print head cleaning cycle; it should fix the problem.