{"id":6842,"date":"2019-04-02T21:11:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-02T21:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/?p=6842"},"modified":"2023-05-24T21:10:10","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T21:10:10","slug":"how-to-install-epson-502-ink-bottles-in-the-expression-et-2700-ecotank-printer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/how-to-install-epson-502-ink-bottles-in-the-expression-et-2700-ecotank-printer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Refill your Expression ET-2700 EcoTank Printer with Epson 502 Ink Bottles"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Learn how to refill Epson 502 ink in five simple steps!<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/epson\/epson-expression\/et-2750?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=6842:et2750\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epson 502 ink bottles<\/a> might seem a bit intimidating to install at first glance, but the process is really quite easy!\u00a0 In this quick guide, we will walk you through the process of refilling your Epson EcoTank\u00ae step-by-step and offer some simple printer care tips too!\u00a0 EcoTank printers are a great option for home users and small businesses with high volume inkjet printing needs.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of installing ink cartridges, these printers have a built-in ink tank to supply the printhead with ink.\u00a0 The tank manually needs to be refilled\u00a0 with an ink bottle when your machine is running low, delivering the ink via an airtight tube to the printhead.\u00a0 Ink bottles can be far more cost effective than most ink cartridges, printing thousands of pages for pennies on the dollar.<\/p>\n<p>The Epson\u00ae 502 ink bottle series work in many EcoTank series printers, including the Ecotank ET-2750, Expression ET-3700, Expression ET-2700, WorkForce ET-3750, WorkForce ET-3760, WorkForce ET-4750, WorkForce ET-4752.\u00a0 Epson Workforce WF-2860 All-in-One and the Epson Expression XP-5100 Small-in-One.\u00a0 Here, we demonstrate the ink refilling process for the ET-2700, but the process is similar with the other EcoTank printer models.\u00a0 Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n<p>Check out our refill video below, or keep reading to learn more about the ink and we will walk you through the installation!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#section1\">Epson 502 Ink Bottle Specs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section2\">How to Check Ink Levels on Epson EcoTank<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section3\">How to Refill the Ink Tanks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section4\">How to Lower Your Printing Costs with LD Products\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/glqLXhjWYt8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"section1\">Epson 502 Ink Bottle Specs and Prep Tips<\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/epson\/epson-expression\/et-2700?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=6842:et2700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epson Expression ET-2700 EcoTank<\/a> uses four 502 ink bottles, available in black, cyan, magenta and yellow.\u00a0 The black ink bottle contains enough ink to print approximately 7,500 pages and the color ink bottles print around 6,000 pages.\u00a0 Accidentally spilling ink in or around your printer is a valid concern for first time users but luckily, Epson considered this when they designed their newer generation EcoTanks, like the the ET-2700.\u00a0 We didn\u2019t experience any spills when we refilled our EcoTank for the first time thanks to the unique design of the bottles.\u00a0 Each bottle is specially designed so it won\u2019t spill when you flip it upside down and the ink only dispenses when you line the bottle up with the slot in the tank.\u00a0 Check out our demonstration at the 51 second mark in the video above!!\u00a0 Of course, since you are dealing with a liquid, they aren\u2019t 100% spill-proof , but if you are concerned about possibly getting ink on your hands, we recommend wearing a pair of latex gloves during installation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/Epson\/Compatible\/Ink-Cartridge\/Black\/T502120-S\/102425-Product.html?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=6842:502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Epson 502 Black Ink Bottle <\/strong><strong>(<\/strong><strong>T502120-S<\/strong><strong>)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Page yield: approx. 7,500 pages<\/p>\n<p>OEM ink type: \u00a0pigment-based<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-epson-t502220-s-cyan-ink-bottle?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=6842:502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Epson 502 Cyan Ink Bottle\u00a0<\/strong><strong>(<\/strong><strong>T502220-S<\/strong><strong>)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Page yield: approx. 6,500 pages<\/p>\n<p>OEM ink type: \u00a0dye-based<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-epson-t502320-s-magenta-ink-bottle?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=6842:502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Epson 502 Magenta Ink Bottle <\/strong><strong>(<\/strong><strong>T502320-S<\/strong><strong>)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Page yield: approx. 6,500 pages<\/p>\n<p>OEM ink type: \u00a0dye-based<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-epson-t502420-s-yellow-ink-bottle?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=6842:502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Epson 502 Yellow Ink Bottle (T502420-S)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Page yield: approx. 6,500 pages<\/p>\n<p>OEM ink type: \u00a0dye-based<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/?xid=tmd:blog:banner&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=6842:printmore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12794 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ld_bnr_blog_PrintMore_2020_728x90-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"section2\">How to Check the Ink Levels<\/h4>\n<p>Checking the ink levels on an EcoTank is pretty straightforward.\u00a0 All you need to do is check out the levels on the tank display located on front the printer.\u00a0 You don\u2019t have to keep all four ink tank levels completely full at all times, but you don\u2019t want the levels to get too low before refilling.\u00a0 If the ink level starts to get down to the lowest line on the tank display, it\u2019s time for a refill.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/epson-econtank-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6845 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/epson-econtank-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"536\" height=\"317\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"section3\">How to Refill the Tanks with Epson 502 Ink Bottles<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Lift up the entire scanner unit and you\u2019ll find that the ink tank cover is on the right side of the printer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ecotank-step-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6874\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ecotank-step-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"419\" height=\"430\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. To fill up the tank, lift up the lid of the tank and then open up the cap of the color you\u2019d like to refill. For this example, we will be refilling the cyan ink tank.\u00a0 Now if you take a look at the top of the ink bottle you\u2019ll see that the nozzle is uniquely designed to fit in the slot of the cyan ink tank.\u00a0 Each bottle has a slightly different nozzle shape so you won\u2019t accidentally fill the tank with the wrong color!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ecotank-step-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6875\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ecotank-step-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"444\" height=\"437\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. Line the nozzle up along the slot and insert the bottle into the tank. Wait for the ink to fill the top line of the tank. The ink will automatically stop flowing once it reaches the top, and then you can flip the bottle over and replace the bottle cap.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ecotank-step-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6877\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ecotank-step-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"461\" height=\"441\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. Close up the ink tank cover, lower the scanner unit and you\u2019re all set, your cyan ink tank is full and you are ready to print!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ecotank-step-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6878\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ecotank-step-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"439\" height=\"457\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"section4\">Save More with LD Brand Compatible Ink Bottles<\/h4>\n<p>Get quality prints for a fraction of the price with our aftermarket Epson 502 ink bottles by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=6842:502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LD Products<\/a>!\u00a0 They offer the same amount of ink as an original Epson bottle and the installation process is identical too!\u00a0 Pick up our LD compatible 502 black ink bottle for just <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/Epson\/Compatible\/Ink-Cartridge\/Black\/T502120-S\/102425-Product.html?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=6842:502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$9.99<\/a><\/strong> and our color ink bottles for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/Epson\/Ink-Cartridge\/Expression\/ET-2700-\/11750-Printer.html?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=6842:502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$9.99<\/a> <\/strong>each.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/?xid=tmd:blog:banner&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=6842:greatink\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12792 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ld_bnr_blog_GreatInk_2020_728x90.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>We hope you\u2019ve found this installation guide informative!\u00a0 If you have any questions about the process or about your Epson 502 ink bottles, leave us a note in the comments below, we\u2019d be happy to help!<\/p>\n<p><sub>*Savings based on price comparison between remanufactured\/compatible cartridge prices and printer brand (OEM) cartridge prices effective as of May 24, 2023 on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/\">www.LDProducts.com<\/a>.\u00a0 OEM names are registered trademarks of their respective owners and are not affiliated with, and do not endorse LD Products.<\/sub><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"footable_parent_12760\"\n     class=\"footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui colored_table\">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"12760\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"LD Products - support us plug - gray\"            id=\"footable_12760\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_1244622787_12760\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_12760 ninja_table_unique_id_1244622787_12760 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table selectable striped vertical_centered ninja_custom_color inverted footable-paging-left hide_all_borders ninjatable_hide_header_row ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_cartridgeseries \">\ufeffCartridge Series<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"1067\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_1067\">\n            <td>Thank you for reading this post! 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