SKU:

CS-EP-277-LMXL

Condition:

New Compatible

OEM Part #:

T277XL620-S

Color:

Light Magenta

Ink Type:

Dye

Page Yield:

Up to 740 pages (ISO/IEC 24711)

Chip:

New compatible chip (ink-level reporting)

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1-Year Free Returns

Frequently Asked Questions

What is light magenta for?

Pale reds and pinks — above all skin tones. Where full magenta would dot visibly, light magenta lays a smooth wash, which is why portrait-heavy printing empties this cartridge faster than expected.

How many pages does the T277XL620 print?

Up to 740 pages, Epson's published rating for the genuine XL light magenta (ISO/IEC 24711 and 24712 pattern), listed per cartridge as in Epson's own listings.

Which printers take it?

XP-850, XP-860, XP-950, XP-960 and XP-970 — the complete verified 277 list.

Light magenta vs magenta — can they swap?

No. Magenta (320) is the full-strength colour; Light Magenta (620) is its pale partner in a separate slot. Neither substitutes for the other.

Does it have a chip?

Yes — a new compatible chip that reports ink levels. This cartridge carries a new compatible chip. If your printer's firmware has been updated, recognition issues can occasionally occur — if a warning appears, reseat the cartridge firmly and restart the printer before assuming the cartridge is at fault.

Is it dye or pigment?

Dye — Claria Photo HD. Every ink in the 277 family is dye-based; there is no pigment cartridge in these printers.

The printer flags it after a firmware update. Steps?

Power off, remove, check the chip contacts, reseat until it clicks, restart. Firmware changes are the usual trigger for a false warning; if it persists, contact us — the lifetime warranty covers the cartridge.

Standard or high capacity?

High capacity — the XL (740 pages). Our compatible range for this family is XL-only; the standard T277620 is rated 360 pages.

Is a millilitre figure available?

No — Epson's US documentation gives no volume for this family, so the Volume field is left blank. Compare on the 740-page ISO rating.

Is it a genuine Epson cartridge?

No — a Clever Supplies compatible built to the T277XL620-S specification, labelled compatible on the box and this page.

Faces look harsh since this ran low. Related?

Very likely. Without light magenta, pale skin tones are built from full-strength magenta dots and turn coarse. Replace the flagged cartridge and run a nozzle check if lines remain.

Single or set?

The single when only light magenta is low. If the other colours are close, the Set of 6 or Bulk Set of 13 costs less per cartridge — both linked from this page.