Which ink does the Epson EcoTank ET-4500 use?
The Epson EcoTank ET-4500 (ecotank, 2015) uses Epson 664.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The Epson EcoTank ET-4500 uses standard and high yield versions of the Epson 664 ink cartridges for black, cyan, magenta, and yellow inks. When choosing which type to buy, consider that standard black cartridges have a lower page yield than the other colours, while all four colours have similar yields in their high yield versions. If you're looking for compatible alternatives to genuine cartridges, note that Epson's firmware does not appear to include any DRM restrictions on third-party ink usage.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson 664 | black | standard | 4000 | $13.00 | 0.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 664 | cyan | standard | 6500 | $13.00 | 0.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 664 | magenta | standard | 6500 | $13.00 | 0.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 664 | yellow | standard | 6500 | $13.00 | 0.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
XL (high-yield) cartridges cost more upfront but lower the cost per page, which is better if you print a lot.
The Epson EcoTank ET-4500 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so a well-reviewed compatible or remanufactured cartridge should work and costs well below OEM. By list price the lowest cost per page here is the Epson 664 at about 0.2 cents per page, and a reliable compatible typically undercuts that. Buy from a seller with strong reviews and a compatibility guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Which ink does the Epson EcoTank ET-4500 use?
The Epson EcoTank ET-4500 uses Epson 664.
Will third-party ink work in the Epson EcoTank ET-4500, or will firmware block it?
The Epson EcoTank ET-4500 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work. Firmware can change with an update, so it is worth checking before buying a large supply.
How many pages do the Epson EcoTank ET-4500 cartridges print?
Rated yields are the Epson 664 at about 4000 pages and the Epson 664 at about 6500 pages. Real-world yield depends on how much you print and how much ink each page uses.
What is the cheapest ink for the Epson EcoTank ET-4500?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the Epson 664 at about 0.2 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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Last reviewed . Compiled by MyCartridgeFinder from manufacturer cartridge finders and retailer cross reference tables, then checked against this printer's database record. Cartridge numbers and yields come from that record, never from guesswork. See our methodology and data sources.