Epson T522 Ink Bottles
Epson T522 ink bottles feature an ultra-high-yield continuous ink system designed for standard CMYK EcoTank printers. This series bypasses traditional low-capacity cartridge logic, providing thousands of pages from a single replenishment cycle. Third-party compatible options are available alongside genuine bottles, allowing high-frequency users to substantially reduce their running costs by purchasing multi-pack bundles that lower the overall price per millilitre across the black, cyan, magenta, and yellow ink reservoirs.
Printers Compatible with Epson T522 Ink Bottles
Actual page yield expectations
Testing under the standardised ISO/IEC 24712 pattern establishes the baseline output for continuous ink systems. The T522 black ink bottle provides approximately 4,500 pages, whereas individual cyan, magenta, and yellow bottles deliver up to 7,500 pages based on standardized testing distributions.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C13T00M192 | Standard | Black | 4,500 | $0.004 |
| C13T00M292 | Standard | Cyan | 7,500 | $0.002 |
| C13T00M392 | Standard | Magenta | 7,500 | $0.002 |
| C13T00M492 | Standard | Yellow | 7,500 | $0.002 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Clear warranty protections for compatible inks
Running a home office printer means managing continuous supply cycles. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Premium third-party bottle replacements feature precise physical nozzle caps that align directly with the internal keys of the EcoTank ports to guarantee a clean fill. To understand your consumer protection guarantees in full detail, read through our genuine vs compatible blog post.
Selecting volume packs and shipping information
Text-dominant workflows consume black liquid at twice the rate of colour channels, while regular graphics or scanning tasks accelerate colour depletion across the three primary tanks. Choosing 4-pack, 5-pack, or 10-pack configurations ensures a continuous supply without individual replacement delays. If a compatible bottle registers an unexpected issue during filling, your purchase remains protected under our full credit or money-back terms outlined in our formal returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99 (conditions apply), with orders dispatched from nationwide fulfilment centres across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth. Discover alternative options for matching equipment directly via our Epson ink bottles catalogue.
Pro Tip
Never wait for an EcoTank reservoir to drain completely before refilling. If the liquid drops below the minimum line visible on the front of the printer, the internal ink tubes pull in ambient air pockets, which triggers printhead starvation and requires several heavy cleaning cycles to purge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the T522 colour bottle yield significantly more pages than the black bottle?
Document testing splits text and image allocations differently across channels. The 4,500-page black bottle limit reflects heavy solid text coverage per page, whereas the 7,500-page colour standard is a cumulative metric calculated across three distinct reservoirs, meaning less fluid is pulled from each individual colour lane per document.
Can I mix third-party compatible T522 bottles into an EcoTank that still has original Epson ink?
Yes, EcoTank ink reservoirs are independent chambers. Because these fluids are chemically matched to work with MicroPiezo printheads, you can safely pour a compatible alternative directly into a reservoir that contains remaining original ink without causing coagulation.
How do I clean an accidental ink spill from the physical keyed alignment port?
Avoid using alcohol or chemical solvent cleaners on the EcoTank plastic housing. Use a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth to draw up the excess liquid pool immediately, or dampen the cloth slightly with distilled water if the ink has already begun to dry around the neck of the port.
