Epson 212 & 212XL Ink Cartridges
Epson 212 and 212XL ink cartridges are compatible with four printers - the Expression Home XP-4100, XP-4105, and the WorkForce WF-2830 and WF-2850. The family uses four individual colours: black, cyan, magenta and yellow, available in standard 212 and high-yield 212XL versions. All cartridges use Epson's Claria ink formulation, which is designed for consistent output across both document and everyday colour printing. Ink Depot stocks genuine Epson and compatible 212 and 212XL cartridges as singles and in bundle packs.
The 212XL black cartridge yields 500 pages and each 212XL colour cartridge yields 350 pages. The yield gap between black and colour is worth noting: the 212XL black produces about 43% more pages than each colour cartridge in the same XL tier, which reflects the reality that most households print far more text than colour. If your XP-4100 or WF-2850 handles school documents, invoices or work-from-home printing, the black cartridge will run down faster than colour and benefits most from the XL upgrade. Standard 212 cartridges suit very light use - Ink Depot's product listings show the XL versions as the practical default for anyone printing regularly, given the cost-per-page improvement. Claria ink is designed to work across plain and coated paper, producing consistent results without the warm-up or calibration that some third-party formulations can require.
Ink Depot stocks genuine Epson 212 and 212XL cartridges alongside compatible alternatives. Compatible cartridges do not void your printer warranty under Australian Consumer Law. Singles are available in all four colours at both yield tiers; bundle options include 4-pack and 8-pack genuine sets and 5-pack and 10-pack compatible bundles. Orders over $99 (conditions apply) receive free delivery across Australia; a small fee applies to some rural and regional postcodes. See the shipping page for details. Browse the full range of Epson ink cartridges or shop all ink cartridges.
General FAQ
Which printers use Epson 212 and 212XL ink cartridges?
The Epson 212 and 212XL cartridges are compatible with four models: the Expression Home XP-4100, Expression Home XP-4105, WorkForce WF-2830 and WorkForce WF-2850. All four are compact home and home-office multifunction printers. These cartridges are not compatible with other Epson families, so confirm your printer model before ordering.
Why does the 212XL black yield more pages than the 212XL colour cartridges?
The 212XL black yields 500 pages while each colour cartridge - cyan, magenta and yellow - yields 350 pages. This asymmetry reflects how most printers are used: black ink is consumed at a higher rate for text-heavy documents, so Epson sizes the black cartridge to match that typical workload. If you print a lot of colour, you may find you replace colour cartridges at a similar rate to black; if your printing is mostly text, black will run out faster and the yield gap will matter most.
What is Claria ink and does it make a difference for the XP-4100 or WF-2850?
Claria is Epson's ink formulation used in consumer inkjet printers including the XP-4100, XP-4105, WF-2830 and WF-2850. It is designed to produce sharp text and consistent colour on both plain and photo paper without requiring special paper settings for everyday documents. Compatible 212 cartridges that replicate the Claria specification will work in these printers and do not void your warranty under Australian Consumer Law.
