Epson Expression Home XP-240 Ink Cartridges
Your Epson Expression Home XP-240 uses the 288 / 288XL cartridge series. We have been supplying consumables for this printer since Sep 2017, offering individual cyan, magenta, yellow, and black tanks so you only replace the colour that depleted. Most home users notice black runs down far quicker during routine document printing, making standard black cartridges a frequent replenishment item compared to standard colour. Our 4.8 Google rating proves it: we consistently supply premium cartridges backed by rock-solid reliability.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Page yield ratings for these inkjet cartridges follow ISO/IEC 24711 standards for continuous printing test suites. Standard capacity options suit minimal printing, whereas high-capacity 288XL cartridges provide significantly more prints before requiring swap-outs, making high yield better suited for regular household task management.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 288XL | High Yield | Black | 500 | $0.080 |
| 288XL | High Yield | Cyan | 450 | $0.081 |
| 288XL | High Yield | Magenta | 450 | $0.081 |
| 288XL | High Yield | Yellow | 450 | $0.081 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing between genuine and compatible cartridges
Selecting compatible 288XL options significantly lowers running costs without sacrificing everyday print reliability. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Read our detailed genuine vs compatible cartridges comparison guide to see how third-party cartridges perform against original Epson inks.
Best way to stock these cartridges
For light document printing, individual standard cartridges work well, but upgrading to high-yield 288XL multipacks provides lower overall print expenses. All third-party compatible cartridges come with a full money back guarantee if they do not perform properly. View our returns policy for details on replacements. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from local warehouses across Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Browse our complete range of Epson ink cartridges today.
Pro Tip
Replace individual colour cartridges as soon as the printer indicates low levels to prevent dried ink residue from clogging the printhead nozzles during automatic cleaning cycles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix genuine and compatible 288XL cartridges in the Epson Expression Home XP-240?
Yes, you can run a mix of genuine and compatible cartridges simultaneously without issue. The printer reads each individual microchip independently, so substituting a single empty original colour with a compatible tank will not disrupt the remaining original cartridges.
Why does the printer indicate ink is running low even when I mostly print black and white text?
The printer performs periodic maintenance and printhead nozzle cleaning routines that consume small amounts of cyan, magenta, and yellow ink alongside black. Furthermore, certain black-and-white print settings blend subtle amounts of colour ink to deepen composite black tones.
Will the high-capacity 288XL cartridge physically fit into the same slot as the standard 288 cartridge?
Yes, 288XL cartridges have identical outer dimensions to standard 288 cartridges and fit into the exact same cartridge carriage slots. The XL designation simply means the interior reservoir holds a higher volume of liquid ink.
