Which ink does the Epson Expression Premium XP-820 use?
The Epson Expression Premium XP-820 (inkjet, 2014) uses Epson 273XL, Epson 273.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The Epson Expression Premium XP-820 uses a range of Epson ink cartridges including XL and standard versions in black, cyan, magenta and yellow. For high yield printing, consider purchasing XL cartridges which offer more pages per cartridge than their standard counterparts. Third-party compatible ink cartridges are available for this printer as it does not have firmware DRM restrictions.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson 273XL | black | XL | 500 | $30.00 | 6.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 273XL | cyan | XL | 650 | $26.00 | 4.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 273XL | magenta | XL | 650 | $26.00 | 4.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 273XL | yellow | XL | 650 | $26.00 | 4.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 273 | black | standard | 250 | $15.00 | 6.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 273 | cyan | standard | 300 | $13.00 | 4.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 273 | magenta | standard | 300 | $13.00 | 4.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 273 | yellow | standard | 300 | $13.00 | 4.3¢ | 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 Expression Premium XP-820 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party ink should work. By list price its high-yield Epson 273XL works out to about 4.0 cents per page, roughly 8% less than the 4.3 cents of the standard Epson 273. If you print often the high-yield cartridge is the better value, and a well-reviewed compatible version lowers the cost further.
Frequently asked questions
Which ink does the Epson Expression Premium XP-820 use?
The Epson Expression Premium XP-820 uses Epson 273 and Epson 273XL.
Does the Epson Expression Premium XP-820 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts Epson 273XL. A high-yield XL holds more ink and costs less per page, which is worth it if you print often.
Will third-party ink work in the Epson Expression Premium XP-820, or will firmware block it?
The Epson Expression Premium XP-820 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 Expression Premium XP-820 cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 250 pages (Epson 273) to about 650 pages (Epson 273XL), depending on the cartridge. Real-world yield depends on how much you print and how much ink each page uses.
What is the cheapest ink for the Epson Expression Premium XP-820?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the Epson 273XL at about 4.0 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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