Epson XP-102 Ink Cartridges

Epson XP 102 is an affordable multifunctional printer for home users. It has a small and compact design with an easy-to-use interface. The printer offers a quality out for all its basic functions including, printing, copying and scanning function. However, the printer does not have any advanced feature that most of its competitors offer. For example, the Epson XP 102 does not have any wired or wireless networking feature. It also doesn’t have any fax functionality or ADF feature.

It’s a small device that weighs approximately 3.9kg and measures 390 X 300 X145mm. It has a flatbed scanner that offers printouts with the maximum resolution of 600 X 1,200 dpi. The printer has two paper trays; input tray at the rear (with 50-sheet capacity) and output tray at the front of the printer.

The printer uses Epson XP 102 ink cartridges and offers vibrant colour prints at a decent speed. The printer has individual ink cartridge slots that help you save more on its running cost. The Epson Expression XP 102 is best known for its monochrome printing.

• Four-ink system
• Vibrant colour printing
• Low cost device with low running cost
• High speed USB connectivity
• Small footprint

• No fax feature
• No wireless connectivity
• No memory card reader
• No network connectivity (either wired or wireless)

The Epson Expression XP 102 is a small yet sufficient all-in-one printer for home users. The printer offers great photo prints at good speed. It can be the best choice for day-to-day home printing tasks and/or for school assignments.

However, the printer does not offer wireless connectivity, ADF, fax, automatic duplex printing etc. that make it little less suitable for small office users.

The replacement cartridges for Epson Expression XP 102 ink are:

• Epson T1811 Black
• Epson T1812 Cyan
• Epson T1813 Magenta
• Epson T1814 Yellow

These cartridges are also available in 18XL T1816 multipack (Expression XP 102 multipack) that lasts longer and offers you great saving on ink expenses.

The all-in-one Epson XP 102 printer serves your printing, scanning and copying requirements well but there are still a few issues that might bother you. One of the major problems faced with the device is the printing problem. The printing problems of this printer does not only include the high expenses of the genuine Epson XP102 ink cartridges, but also include the quality issues like bands and stripped printouts.

At times printing troubles like missing colour or black print or broken prints etc arise. This may be caused due to clogged print head nozzles or the consumption of the ink. The troubleshooting for such issues aren’t difficult and you can easily solve the problem yourself just by following these few steps:

Note: If at any step the printing errors that you are facing are corrected then you may stop. Your printer will work fine. If the problem continues then follow the other steps.

First of all you need to check that the printer software for your printer is not set to use black ink only. If it is then change the settings to colour. If the problem persists then there is a possibility that the print head nozzles require cleaning.

Another reason of the bad print quality or blurred printouts can be the dried out print heads. Due to long gaps of inactivity, the Epson XP102 ink cartridges can dry up and clog the nozzles. With the help of a syringe, inject a cleaning solution into an old empty ink cartridge. Initiate the cleaning cycle a few times and print some pages of large images. Once you get satisfactory results, remove the cartridge with cleaning solution and keep it away for later use. You can also keep the printer turned on through the night. This will allow the dried ink to soften a bit and clearing off the nozzles.

If you are still facing the printing troubles then there is a probability that the inks have been used up. You need to replace the ink cartridges. Open the printer cover and press the ink button to do so. Open the cartridge cover and carefully lift the cartridge out and dispose off.

Take a new Epson XP102 ink cartridge and shake it four to five times for good results before opening the pack. Remove the new cartridge from the pack and place vertically into the holder of the printer. Push the cartridge down until you hear a click. This means that the new ink cartridge has been fixed properly into the holder. Close the cartridge as well as the printer cover. Press the ink button to charge the nozzles for the ink delivery system. It will take about a minute to complete.

Q. Do you recover Epson XP 102 ink cartridges damaged during transit?
A. Yes, we offer an immediate refund or replacement in case if your order is damaged during transit. In this case, you need to immediately contact our customer support team and retain the original packing for your order.

Q. I’ve ordered Epson XP 102 ink cartridges from you Where can I track the order on this site?
A. Thanks for the purchase. To track your order, go to the orders and return page of the website: https://printerinkcartridges.ie/sales/guest/form/ and enter the details below like your order id, billing name, email address etc, to check the status of your order. Most of the orders that are placed before 12 pm in noon are dispatched on the same day and delivered to you within a day or two.

Q. How can I improve the quality of prints from my Epson XP 102 printer?
A. For good quality prints ensure that you are using appropriate cartridges with the printer. Using Epson XP 102 ink cartridges will not only yield high definition prints but will also be cost effective. Make sure that the type of paper you are printing on should be correctly selected on the printer menu. Do clean nozzle heads of the printer at regular intervals. Also, keep checking the ink level of the cartridges so that they don't get exhausted during a printing task else you need to stop your printing task.

Q. How many ink system does the printer include?
A. The printer includes four ink system.

Q. Does the printer support network connectivity?
A. No, the printer does not support network connectivity. It supports either wired or wireless connectivity.

Q. Are individual cartridges available in the printer?
A. Yes, the printer includes individual ink cartridge slots.

Q. How do I replace the ink cartridge in my Epson XP 102 printer?
A. Please refer the user manual for your Epson XP 102 printer for step by step details to replace the Epson XP 102 ink cartridges.

Q. I want to know that apart from the price difference, is there any difference in the print quality and page yield when I use compatible Epson XP 102 ink cartridges for my Epson XP 102 printer over the original cartridges?
A. In comparison to the genuine cartridges, there is no significant difference in the page yield or the print quality of compatible HP LaserJet 3320 toner cartridges. These cartridges have the same performance as the original Epson XP 102 ink cartridges. All of our compatible ink cartridges are tested to the highest quality standards to ensure the high quality. Also, our premium brand compatible Epson XP 102 ink cartridges are available with a money back guarantee so that you can always claim your money back if you do encounter any problems using them.

Q. I need high quality photo printing for my work. Will it be a good choice to buy compatible Epson XP 102 ink cartridges? Can I expect high quality photo prints from them?
A. The Epson XP-102 printer offers excellent print quality whether producing everyday documents, graphics printouts or photographs. The printer offers vibrant colours for colourful prints. Our compatible ink cartridges delivers the same quality prints as the original ones. So you can definitely install them in your printer and get the best results.

Q. If one of the Epson XP 102 ink cartridges get used up, do I have to replace all of them?
A. No as the printer makes use of individual ink cartridges. This allows you to save more as you have to replace only the ink that has been runned out.

Q. I have just purchased the Epson XP 102 printer and received a driver CD with the package. I have been unable to use it due to some problem with my system. So can I install my printer in Mac OS X 10.6 by the drivers wavetable online?
A. You can install the drivers for the product online. Go to the Driver & Software section in the printer software. The software will automatically detect that your system is “Mac OS X Intel”. Now download the suitable driver for your printer. You will have to follow the instructions available to go through with the process of driver installation. When the driver has been installed, check that the printer is turned on and your system is connected to it. In the printer software, go to the System Preference menu and select Print & Fax. You will be able to see that your printer has been added to the list. You can now use your printer.

Q. I have been facing print related problems. Is it due to the ink cartridges I purchased online?
A. Print-quality issues do not necessarily arise because of the Epson XP 102 ink cartridges. There might be a problem with the paper that you are using. The type of paper in the tray might not match the paper type in the settings. You will have to check and correct this problem. There might be paper jams in the machine. These will require to be cleared out. If there seems no problem with the printer then check for the problems in Epson XP 102 ink cartridges. At times the cartridge contacts of the freshly installed Epson XP 102 ink cartridges might be dirty or damaged. Use a clean cloth to clean this and reinstall the cartridge. If the contacts are damaged then you will have to purchase a new ink cartridge.

Q. For how long do the Epson XP 102 ink cartridges stay once opened?
A. When the old ink cartridges require to be replaced, you need to make sure that you open the newly purchased Epson XP 102 ink cartridges only when you are about to replace the old ones. Ink cartridge have a shelf life of upto 2 years while still in the package. Once opened, the shelf life of these ink cartridges drops down to 6 months. Opening the packaging of the ink cartridge may damage the sensitive parts and if any leak appears then the ink may dry up.

Q. Are there any precautions to take during the handling of an ink cartridge? If so then please list.
A. The following precautions need to be taken during the handling of Epson XP 102 ink cartridges:

1. The ink cartridges should be stored at room temperature and away from direct sunlight.
2. Consume the ink cartridge before the expiry date.
3. Store the cartridge with bottom down for best print results.
4. Use the ink cartridges within 6 months once the packing has been opened.
5. Opening the packaging of the ink cartridge much before use will damage it. The ink cartridges are vacuum packed. Opening the packaging well in advance will affect the print quality drastically.
6. Make sure not break the hooks present on the sides of the cartridges.
7. Remove the yellow tape that is present on the sides of the cartridge. If this is not done, the print quality may be compromised or you may be unable to print at all. Do not remove the label. This may cause leakage.
8. Do not remove the transparent seal that is present at the bottom of the ink cartridge.
9. Do not touch the cartridge contacts.