Epson 277 & 277XL Ink Cartridges
Epson 277 and 277XL ink cartridges are used in Epson Expression Photo printers including the XP-850, XP-860, XP-950, XP-960 and XP-970. This is a six-colour dye-based ink system designed for photo printing, which means all colours are actively used during prints rather than just black and CMY. In real-world use, photo printing tends to deplete the lighter colours (light cyan and light magenta) faster than the others, especially on glossy images and skin tones. This is why many users move to the 277XL range early - not just for higher page yield, but to avoid frequent mid-set replacements when one colour runs out before the rest.
The Epson 277 family is also referred to as Epson 277XL, T277, and T277XL. Each printer in this range uses six separate cartridges: black (C13T277192 / C13T278192), cyan (C13T277292 / C13T278292), magenta (C13T277392 / C13T278392), yellow (C13T277492 / C13T278492), light cyan (C13T277592 / C13T278592), and light magenta (C13T277692 / C13T278692).
All six colours use Epson's Claria Photo HD dye-based ink, which is designed for photo colour range, smooth skin tones, and long-lasting image quality rather than basic document printing. The standard 277 black yields 240 pages, while each standard colour yields 360 pages. The 277XL black yields 500 pages, and each 277XL colour yields 740 pages.
Because the black and colour cartridges do not deplete at the same rate, many users will replace black more often than the photo colours. Singles are useful when only one colour runs low, while 6-pack options suit users who want to refresh the full ink set together. Both genuine and compatible Epson 277XL cartridges are stocked here, including compatible singles and compatible 6-pack XL bundles. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible ink cartridges does not void your Epson printer warranty.
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General FAQ
Which Epson printers use 277 and 277XL ink cartridges?
Epson 277 and 277XL ink cartridges are used in the Epson Expression Photo XP-850, XP-860, XP-950, XP-960, and XP-970 printers.
Why does this cartridge family include light cyan and light magenta?
The light cyan and light magenta cartridges help improve photo detail, softer colour transitions, and smoother skin tones. This is why these Epson Expression Photo models use six inks instead of a basic four-colour ink setup.
Should I buy standard 277 or 277XL cartridges?
Standard 277 cartridges suit occasional printing. The 277XL cartridges are better for regular photo printing because they provide much higher page yields: 500 pages for black and 740 pages for each colour.
Do compatible Epson 277XL cartridges affect my printer warranty?
No. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible ink cartridges does not void your Epson printer warranty.
