Epson XP-830 Ink Cartridges

Features & Benefits

The Epson Expression Premium XP-830 is a wireless small-in-one printer that delivers premium photo quality and is ideal for creative projects. This printer has 30-page ADF and auto double-sided printing, copying, scanning and faxing to save time, while the auto-extend output tray offers added convenience. This printer comes with 5 Epson XP-830 Ink Cartridges. It includes black, pigmented black, yellow , magenta and cyan Epson XP-830 Ink Cartridges. You can replace the individual Epson XP-830 Ink Cartridges that run out of ink. It allows you to print vivid, borderless photos up to 8 x 10 inches, or on special paper and DVDs. It helps you easily print from your tablet or smartphone, at home or on the go. You can get photo prints in as fast as 12 seconds. The intuitive 4.3" LCD touch screen makes tasks simple and easy. And using Epson's Creative Print App, you can print Facebook photos, coloring books and more with. With the capacity of printing stunning lab-quality photos and sharp texts, this printer is a suitable fit for home users.

You can share this printer with multiple computers in your home or office, using a wireless or wired network. Other than this, Epson Connect also helps you print and share from anywhere around your home. You are free to print your photos and documents using your smartphone, tablet or mobile computer from your home, the office or from across the world using this app. Also you do not have to worry about the photo handling capacity,it instantly handles your photos after printing. Moreover, the prints are smudge, fade and water resistant. It is even compatible with Android, iPad and iPhone, Chromebook, Fire OS, Mac and Windows devices. For easy access and collaboration, you can also scan documents and save them to the cloud. Other than the above-mentioned features it also includes Google Cloud Prints with Gmail or Google Drive account.

Expert Verdict

If you are in search of a light-duty multifunction printer for your home or home office, the Epson Expression Premium XP-830 printer is a good choice for either or both of those roles. This stylish, compact and 5 Epson XP-830 Ink Cartridges inkjet includes office and photo-centric features, with a good range of connectivity choices. The Epson XP-830 Ink Cartridges include pigmented black, black, yellow, magenta and cyan ink. Though this machine is better for photos than for text, it delivers good speed and pretty decent output quality. To justify its Small-In-One name, the XP-830 measures just 7.5 X15.4 X 13.3 inches (HWD) when closed, and expands to 8.1 X 23.2 X 17.5 inches with the print tray open. It has a weight of around 2-21 pounds. The printer boasts a 100-sheet main paper tray and a 20-sheet photo-paper tray that can hold up to 5/7 inch paper. There's also a one-sheet feeder in the back for specialty paper and an auto-duplexer. To make the XP-830 this compact, Epson ignored the paper capacity. Still the 100-sheet main tray is enough for a home printer.

On top of it there is a 30-page duplexing automatic document feeder that can scan two-sided documents by scanning one side and after flipping the page over it scans the other side. The front panel has a 4.3-inch touch-screen LCD from which you can perform setup and maintenance tasks, scan and copy documents, send faxes, and print from a USB thumb drive or memory card. The memory card reader and the port for a USB thumb drive are placed to the left of the main tray. All of these are handy and won’t take much time to perform a task.

This machine has a good set of both wired and wireless connection choices. It includes both USB and Ethernet connectivity. For wireless connectivity, the XP-830 Wi-fi Direct supports a direct peer-to-peer connection with a compatible device without the need for a network. Moreover, it is compatible with Google Cloud Print and allows users to scan directly to Facebook. It supports Epson Connect solutions to access, print, and scan documents, photos, emails, and web pages from a tablet, smartphone, or computer from anywhere around the world. The XP-830 also works with the Epson Creative Print app, which prints Facebook photos and creates custom cards, colouring books, stationery, and more. It is AirPrint-compatible and is also Mopria-certified. The XP-830 is built to work with the Mopria Print Service app and the built-in printing framework in Android v4.4 or later that allows android users to print documents, emails, photos, or webpages.

The XP-830's running costs, based on Epson's prices and yields of its most economical Epson XP-830 Ink Cartridges, are quite reasonable. As Epson XP-830 Ink Cartridges are set up individually, you only need to replace those Epson XP-830 Ink Cartridges that run out of ink. This is a bit on the up side for an inkjet of this price range. Coming to print quality, overall output quality is average for an inkjet. Though text quality is below par, still good enough for occasional home or business use. If you are looking to print text for documents like formal reports or resumés with which you are seeking to make a good visual impression, we would recommend not buying it. Graphics quality is not consistent, some thin, coloured lines can be there. Although colours can be well saturated, a few backgrounds can somewhat be faded. Thanks to the Epson XP-830 Ink Cartridges, Photo prints are above par. It is a versatile and capable printer.

Review

The Epson XP-830 printer is ideal for SOHO users. As the Epson XP-830 printer uses individual Epson XP-830 ink cartridges so only the colours that run out need to be replaced. It is a multifunction printer as it can print, copy, scan and fax.

The Epson XP-830 printer offers high printing resolution and quick print speeds. It sits at the top of the company’s range of home printers and can be operated without a PC too. It has a 30 sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) built into its top and two paper trays mounted one above the other. First one is a plain paper tray having a capacity of 20 sheets and another one is a photo paper tray with a capacity of 20 sheets. Both have dimensions of up to 13 x 18 cm. The control panel features a 4.3" LCD display which allows easy print preview and the basic photo editing such as restoration of photo and removal of red-eye. It measures 17.2 x 23.5 x 8.1 inches and weighs 21.5 lbs. Also, special media support is available for DVD and CD printing.

There can be both wired and wireless connections. For wireless connectivity, it has Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct, supporting a direct peer-to-peer connection with a compatible device even when there is no network.

• Fast printing speed
• Double side printing reduces paper costs
• Excellent connectivity options such as Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct
• USB host, PictBridge port, and memory card reader available with the printer

• Expandable paper capacity not available

• Epson 33XL (T3351) Black
• Epson 33XL (T3352) Cyan
• Epson 33XL (T3353) Magenta
• Epson 33XL (T3354) Yellow
• Epson 33XL (T3361) Photo Black

Conclusion:
The XP-830 is a versatile and capable printer and has all the features found in an inkjet printer making it ideal for SOHO users. The text quality is not so critical and you need to move paper to the input tray from time to time. Initially it costs slightly high but in the long run it saves cost as it uses individual Epson XP-830 ink cartridges. It covers less space and saves time and money. It is very efficient in printing, scanning, photocopying and fax.

For reinstalling the cartridges firstly, make sure you have the old cartridges in place until you are ready for replacement and new one’s in hand, to prevent print head nozzles from drying out. You must install the Epson XP-830 Ink Cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Follow the steps below:

• Make sure that the CD/DVD tray is not inserted for printing
• Turn on your product
  • If an ink cartridge is expended, you see a message on the LCD screen. Note which cartridges need to be replaced and then proceed. Choose Yes and replace
  • If you are replacing a cartridge before you see a message on the LCD screen, select Setup > Maintenance > Ink cartridges replacement then, press the start button
• Lift up the scanner unit.
  Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage your product. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer
• Push in the blue tab to unlock the Epson XP-830 Ink Cartridges you are replacing. Then lift the bottom of the ink cartridge to remove it
• Recap the used ink cartridge using the cap that came with it. Dispose of the used cartridges carefully
• If you are replacing the Black ink cartridge, shake the new cartridge gently four to five times before unwrapping it. You do not need to shake the Photo Black (PBK) cartridge or any of the other colour ink cartridges
• Remove the Epson XP-830 Ink Cartridges from the package and do not touch the restricted areas
• Remove the cap from the cartridge and save it so you can recap the ink cartridges before storing or disposing of them
• Insert the ink cartridge head first into the ink cartridge holder. Then press the bottom of the ink cartridge down until it clicks into its place
• Once you replace all the cartridges that need replacing, close the scanner unit. The product starts charging the ink. This can takes a few minutes. When you see a completion message on the LCD screen, ink replacement is complete.
  Note: Do not turn off the product while it is charging or you will waste ink. If you see an error screen telling you an ink cartridge is installed incorrectly, lift up the scanner unit and press the ink cartridge down until it clicks into place. When you're finished, close the scanner unit. If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you cannot re-install and use the cartridge

Q. I need to print images and photos quite frequently for my work, but it’s getting very expensive as I’ve been using genuine cartridges. Will your compatible Epson XP-830 ink cartridges reduce costs and yield output that’s good enough for my clients who are very particular about what they are being offered? Please advise.
A. Absolutely. Compatible ink cartridges are as good as genuine cartridges in every way quality and performance-wise. Epson XP-830 ink cartridges are known for the high-quality output and sleek results they give when it comes to printing images and graphics. They are priced up to 40% lower than the original cartridges, give great colour saturation and print a lot more pages since they are premium high capacity ink cartridges.

Q. I want to buy a multipack of compatible Epson ink cartridges for my Epson XP-830 printer. I came across a ‘photo black’ cartridge in a 5-pack set. What’s a photo black, and in what way is it different from regular black ink cartridges?
A. A photo black ink cartridge is basically a special dye-based ink cartridge unlike regular black ink cartridges you get, which have pigment-based ink. Photo black cartridges are specially made for photo printing and print with other coloured inks to produce superior tones and shades in images or photos. Regular black cartridges may not yield the same results and are better suited to printing texts though they can also be used for printing images.

Q. How to resolve the error after cartridge replacement?
A. If you see an error light or error message after you replace an Epson XP-830 Ink Cartridges, follow the steps below:

1. Make sure that the print head is in the ink cartridge replacement position. If it is not in the replacement position, follow the instructions on replacing an ink cartridge.
2. Remove and reinsert the replaced ink cartridge, making sure to push it into its correct slot.
3. Complete the Epson XP-830 Ink Cartridge installation steps.

Q. If I need to find out whether an Epson XP-830 ink cartridge that I need is very urgent, can I contact you to know how early you can deliver?
A. Yes, please feel free to call on 048 30833221 if you have an urgent requirement. You can give us all the details regarding your order so can give you an idea about the availability of stock and how soon we can deliver.

Q. Can I print on the double side of the paper?
A. Yes, this printer offers Double side printing.

Q. How to handle the noise after ink installation?
A. If you hear noises from your product after installing ink, check the following:

• The first time you install the Epson XP-830 Ink Cartridges, the product must charge its print head. Wait until charging finishes, it may charge improperly or make use of excess ink the next time when turned on if it is turned off before time. Once your product finished charging the printhead, the power light stops flashing.
• If the printhead stops moving or start making noise, and the charging process is not finished yet, turn your product off after 5 minutes. Turn it back on to check if charging is still in progress. If it is still in progress, contact Epson for help.

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Q. Does this printer has Automatic Document Feeder(ADF) option available for printing.
A. Yes, the printer has a 30 sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) built into its top and two paper trays mounted one above the other.

Q. After I have installed new compatible cartridges my Epson XP-830 printer prints yellow-green instead of green color in the printouts. What should I do?
A.If your printer prints the wrong colors check the following points for the solution:

• The settings of the paper type must match the paper type loaded in the tray
• Please check if you have enabled Black or Grayscale printing setting in your printer software
• Print the nozzle check pattern to check if print head nozzles are clogged. Clean the printhead if there are missing patterns in the nozzle check print out
• The Epson XP-830 ink cartridges might be old or running out of ink.Check the ink level status of the cartridges and replace them if required
• Always let the printout dry for some time because the ink might look different than what you expect if it is not dried properly
• The colours in the printout and on screen might be different. Use colour management in your printer software to get the colours on the printout same as they appear on the screen

Q. What is the page yield of the compatible Epson XP-830 cartridges? Do they print in the same quality as the original cartridges?
A.The single black or colour Epson XP-830 ink cartridges yield 650 pages in the ideal case.There are many internal printer maintenance procedures like print head alignment and nozzle check that consumes ink so there is a possibility that the cartridge prints a little less pages than the quoted number. The compatible cartridges gives quality print outs in the same way as the original cartridges do and they cost you less because they are recycled cartridges.

Q. It seems I have bought wrong cartridges for my Epson XP-830 printer. How do I return them?
A.If you want to return the wrong cartridges you can do it within the 30 days of purchase. The cartridge must be unused and should be returned with the packaging material that can be resealed. You can always order your correct Epson XP-830 ink cartridges or we will refund by placing credit to your account.

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A.We do not save any card details on our website and the expert professionals managing our systems make sure that there is no error done when it comes to customer’s privacy.When you purchase any product on this website the payment will be hosted by Sage Payments to ensure maximum security of your credit/debit card details.

Q. I have previously bought compatible cartridges for my Epson XP-830 printer which worked quite well but this time my printer won’t accept them anymore?
A.Usually, the software might produce the error if the installed Epson XP-830 ink cartridges are compatible and non-genuine .This error should not affect the functionality of your printer and the cartridges should yield the same number of page output. Also, make sure that the communication link between your printer and cartridge is clean.Follow the cleaning guidelines in the manual that is available online or the one that has come with your printer.

Q. I see the error W-41 in the upper right corner of the LCD screen my Epson XP-830 printer. What is it and how to resolve it?
A. The error W-41 indicates that an ink cartridge is expended or installed incorrectly.Check for the status of ink levels in the cartridge by following steps below:-

• On the Home screen press the setup button
• Select the ink levels to display the ink cartridge status
• Select Ok and press the home button