Which ink does the Epson EcoTank ET-4800 use?
The Epson EcoTank ET-4800 (ecotank, 2021) uses Epson 522.
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-4800 uses Epson 522 cartridges which come in four colours: black standard, cyan standard, magenta standard and yellow standard. When considering which type of cartridge to buy, it's worth noting that the standard versions for cyan, magenta and yellow have a similar page yield but are slightly more expensive per page than the black standard. If you're looking for compatible options, there is no on-record firmware DRM restriction, suggesting third-party cartridges should work as intended.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson 522 | black | standard | 4500 | $13.00 | 0.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 522 | cyan | standard | 7500 | $13.00 | 0.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 522 | magenta | standard | 7500 | $13.00 | 0.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 522 | yellow | standard | 7500 | $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-4800 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 522 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-4800 use?
The Epson EcoTank ET-4800 uses Epson 522.
Will third-party ink work in the Epson EcoTank ET-4800, or will firmware block it?
The Epson EcoTank ET-4800 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-4800 cartridges print?
Rated yields are the Epson 522 at about 4500 pages and the Epson 522 at about 7500 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-4800?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the Epson 522 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.