SKU:

CS-EP-312-LCXL

Condition:

New Compatible

OEM Part #:

T312XL520-S

Color:

Light Cyan

Ink Type:

Dye

Chip:

New compatible chip (ink-level reporting)

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1-Year Free Returns

Frequently Asked Questions

Which printers take the T312XL520 Light Cyan?

Expression Photo XP-8500, XP-8600 and XP-8700 only. The XP-15000 does not have a Light Cyan slot — its finishing pair is Gray and Red (314XL).

Is Light Cyan the same as Cyan?

No. Cyan (T312XL220-S) is a deeper, core colour; Light Cyan (T312XL520-S) is a paler ink for smooth photo gradients. They sit in different slots and neither replaces the other.

What page yield does it have?

No official per-colour figure exists. Epson rates the family's colour output as an 830-page composite for the XL tier (ISO/IEC 24711) across the colour set, so this cartridge's yield field is left blank rather than filled with an invented number.

Does it have a chip?

Yes — a new compatible chip for ink-level reporting. This cartridge carries a new compatible chip. If your printer's firmware has been updated, recognition issues can occasionally occur; reseat the cartridge and restart the printer if a warning appears.

Why do my photos need a light cyan at all?

Light inks let the printer lay down pale tones without sparse, grainy dot patterns — skies, water and skin look smoother. That is the whole point of the six-colour XP-8500-series layout.

Can I put this in an XP-15000?

No. The XP-15000's six slots are Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Gray and Red. There is no Light Cyan slot, and the cartridge will not be recognised as one of its colours.

Can I mix XL and standard cartridges in my XP-8600?

Yes — every slot is independent, so this XL Light Cyan works alongside standard or XL cartridges in the other slots.

Is it a genuine Epson cartridge?

No — a Clever Supplies compatible built to the T312XL520-S specification, labelled compatible on the box and this page.

Why is the volume in millilitres blank?

Epson's official documentation gives no mL figure for this family, so we leave it blank instead of repeating a reseller's claim.

Does it fit European XP-8500 models?

No. European versions are coded for 378/478 cartridges; this is the US 312XL cartridge with a US-region chip.

What if it is not recognised after a firmware update?

Reseat it and restart first — that clears most false warnings. If it persists, contact us: a cartridge that fails to perform is replaced under the lifetime warranty, with free returns in the first year.

Single Light Cyan or the Set of 6?

The single if only this slot is low. The XP-8500-series Set of 6 (black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta) resets the whole printer; the bulk Set of 13 suits heavy photo printing.