LxTek 18XL Ink Cartridge Compatible for Epson 18 Ink for Epson Expression Home XP-322 XP-215 XP-205 XP-225 XP-305 XP-425 XP-315 XP-312 XP -425 XP-412(6black 3cyan 3magenta 3yellow,15-pcack)

Great value ink. Printing is fine for what we need. Clear colour. Easy to install, just like other ink cartridges. Good quality for price.

These cartridges are great value for money, well reviewed and capable of print quality close to Epson originals. However compatibility might not be all that is claimed.I installed a set into my XP-405 with no issues, other than a few cleaning cycles needed to expel all air from the print head to achieve a clear image. They worked well for a short time, but then on next power-up the printer showed a general 'fatal' error with no code or explanation - 'Turn power off and back on again'. This apparently can be caused by paper jams, sensor faults, or just breakdown but is not usually associated with ink cartridges. In my case, after lots of investigation and almost writing off the printer as dead, the cause was proven as failed cartridge recognition.The only fix to this error (for my machine at least) was to power up from cold (mains off then on) with no cartridges fitted, wait for the warning when they all detect as absent, then introduce them to the machine one at a time ensuring the error for each colour in turn clears. I found this necessary even when installing a second set, but the technique could perhaps be used to diagnose which of the cartridges is causing the error. I had already discarded the first set to try an alternative brand, but NOTHING worked to clear the fault until I proceeded as described.The above might well apply to many other compatible cartridges with similar ink level chips - just something XP-405 owners may wish to be aware of in case they have a similar experience.

extremely good value for money. All work fine with my printer

Does what it says

Replaced three out of four cartridges to a Epson XP 312, instructed printer it was OK to use non genuine Epson cartridges when it came up on display, waited for printer to go through it's printer dance routine. Then ran clean printer heads as machine as not been used for a while, most documents can be sent electronically now days, then printed off test page which was fine and printed off four A4 sheets of forms that must, and are not ecofriendly, have to be posted to one of our so called eco friendly pushing government departments, you couldn't make this stuff up.

Fits printer ,as it should.pleased

Good value for money but unfortunately my printer refused to recognise the black cartridges. It accepted the magenta and cyan on first attempt but I tried 3 black and ended up buying an Epson one.However, the print quality of the colours is good, and they are lasting as long as originals. Definitely worth the money even without the black ones working for me

These fit perfect print good cheaper alternative to genuine ones