SKU:

CS-EP-812-CXL

Condition:

New Compatible

OEM Part #:

T812XL220-S

Color:

Cyan

Ink Type:

Pigment

Page Yield:

Up to 1,100 pages (ISO/IEC 24711)

Chip:

Yes — new compatible chip (level reporting); recognition after future firmware updates is not guaranteed

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1-Year Free Returns

Frequently Asked Questions

Which printers does this cyan fit?

All four officially verified US 812-family models: WF-7310, WF-7820, WF-7840, EC-C7000. Each takes the same 812 / 812XL code set, confirmed in Epson's own cartridge documentation — the T812320-S magenta product record, for example, names exactly these four printers.

How many pages does it print?

Up to 1,100 pages on the ISO/IEC 24711 pattern — Epson's published rating for the T812XL220. Wide-format pages use more ink per sheet than letter pages, so a poster-heavy workload will see fewer sheets than a document workload.

My prints have gone pale and greenish. Is cyan the culprit?

Often, yes. When cyan fades or bands, blues wash out and greens and skin tones shift, because cyan is a component of most mixed colours. Run a nozzle check from the printer's maintenance menu first; if the cyan pattern is broken after a cleaning cycle, the cartridge — not the printer — is the likely fix.

Is there an XXL version of this colour?

No. In the 812 family the extra-high XXL tier exists for black only (T812XXL120-S). Cyan, magenta and yellow top out at the XL tier — this cartridge.

Will this cartridge be recognised by my printer?

This cartridge carries a new compatible chip. If your printer's firmware has been updated, recognition issues can occasionally occur — Epson's own guide for these printers states that firmware updates may affect the functionality of third-party ink. Power the printer off, reseat the cartridge until it clicks, and restart before assuming the cartridge is faulty. We do not promise recognition under every future firmware version; if a recognition problem cannot be cleared, the cartridge is covered by our lifetime warranty.

Can I mix this XL cyan with standard cartridges in the other slots?

Yes. The slots do not care which tier sits in a neighbouring position: an XL cyan beside a standard black, or the reverse, is a normal configuration on all four models.

What kind of ink is inside?

DURABrite Ultra pigment ink — the ink family Epson specifies for the entire 812 line. Pigment particles sit on the paper surface rather than soaking in, which is why output from these printers resists smudging, water and fading.

I print mostly black text. Why does cyan still run down?

These printers draw a small amount of ink from every cartridge during printing and cleaning cycles to keep the permanent print head charged and clear — Epson states this in its own support answers. Colour levels therefore fall slowly even on black-only work, and the printer will ask for a spent colour to be replaced before it keeps printing.

How do I install it?

Remove the old cyan cartridge, take the new one out of its pack only when you are ready, remove only the protective tape, and do not touch the green chip. Press it into the cyan holder until it clicks, close the cover, and let the printer charge the ink before printing.

How should I store a spare?

Sealed in its pack, upright, at room temperature and out of direct sunlight, until install day. (A specific shelf-life figure is not published for this product; see Specifications.)

What warranty and returns cover this cartridge?

A lifetime warranty: a cartridge that fails to perform is replaced. Free returns run for the first year. (Returns note: the 1-year returns period is our standing compatible-product policy, applied to inkjet as an assumption pending Emrah's inkjet-specific confirmation.)

Is this a genuine Epson cartridge?

No — it is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge built to the genuine cartridge's specification and code, labelled compatible on the box and on this page. It is not manufactured by Epson.