Compatible Epson 29XL ink cartridge: installation guide, compatibility and savings

Here we explain which printers it works with, how to install it, what to do if your machine doesn't recognise it and how much you can save compared with the original.

What it is and which printers it works with

The Epson 29XL is the high-capacity version of the series 29, the ink range Epson designed for its Expression Home XP line of home multifunction printers. The XL variant holds more ink than the standard cartridge, so it prints more pages before running out.

This compatible cartridge works in the following models:

• Expression Home XP-235, XP-245, XP-247, XP-255 and XP-257
• Expression Home XP-332, XP-335, XP-342, XP-345, XP-352 and XP-355
• Expression Home XP-432, XP-435, XP-442, XP-445, XP-452 and XP-455

If your printer is one of these, this is your cartridge. Before buying, check the exact model on the label on the front or underside of the machine.

How to install it and what to do if the cartridge isn't recognised

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• Switch on the printer and open the cover; the carriage will move to the replacement position.
• Press the tab on the used cartridge and remove it.
• Take the new cartridge out of the packaging and remove only the yellow protective strip. Do not touch the gold chip or the ink outlet.
• Insert it into its colour-coded slot until you hear a click and close the cover.

If the cartridge not recognised message appears, don't worry: it's almost always a temporary chip-reading fault, not a product defect. Try these steps:

• Switch off the printer, remove the cartridge, gently clean the gold chip contacts with a dry cloth and put it back in.
• Reinstall it, making sure it clicks and is properly seated.
• If it persists, remove the cartridge for a few seconds and reinsert it to force a fresh chip reading (reset).
• Your Startoner consumable is covered by a three-year legal conformity guarantee. Printer coverage is governed by the manufacturer’s terms and may exclude damage caused by consumables. Using a compatible cartridge does not by itself establish the cause of a fault; keep your documentation and contact us if a problem occurs.

Yield and savings compared with the original

As this is the XL version, this cartridge is designed for anyone who prints fairly often and doesn't want to be replacing the cartridge every five minutes.

The difference is in the price: compatible ink significantly reduces the cost per page compared with the branded cartridge, while delivering the same result on paper. If you want to work out how much each print really costs you, we explain it in our guide on the real cost of printing, and if you have doubts about the difference in results, take a look at our original vs compatible printed side by side comparison.

Why buy it from Star Toner

At Star Toner we sell exclusively compatible consumables with certified ISO 9001 manufacturing quality controls, backed by a guarantee and fast delivery. You can get the compatible Epson 29XL cartridge for €1.99, a price that makes renewing your ink no longer a problem.

Buying compatible is entirely legal and your rights are protected: we set it out in the legal guarantee for compatible cartridges in Spain. And if your Epson printer needs more volume or you're looking for another format, take a look at the compatible Epson 604XL cartridge for other models from the brand.

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