The Epson XP-7100’s 5-cartridge inkjet system is bad. Both the black and color page yields are terrible. You don’t have to print very much before this printer needs new ink cartridges. Thankfully, if you run out of black ink during a print job, the printer will request to use the photo black or color cartridges to finish the active job. Unfortunately, you can’t continue printing in black and white with the photo or color cartridges after the job has finished. On the upside, there are high-yield cartridges available.
This printer will accept third-party cartridges, but this could void its warranty. Special attention must also be paid as this printer uses a combination of dye and pigment-based inks.