Which ink does the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 use?
The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 (inkjet, 2020) uses Epson 822XL, Epson 822.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 uses ink cartridges from Epson which come in XL and standard sizes for each color including black cyan magenta and yellow. When choosing between standard and high yield cartridges consider that the standard cartridges have a lower page yield but are cheaper per page while the XL cartridges print more pages but cost slightly more per page. You can also use third-party compatible ink cartridges as there is no firmware DRM on record to restrict their use.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson 822XL | black | XL | 2400 | $42.00 | 1.8¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 822XL | cyan | XL | 1100 | $30.00 | 2.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 822XL | magenta | XL | 1100 | $30.00 | 2.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 822XL | yellow | XL | 1100 | $30.00 | 2.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 822 | black | standard | 350 | $22.00 | 6.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 822 | cyan | standard | 240 | $18.00 | 7.5¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 822 | magenta | standard | 240 | $18.00 | 7.5¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 822 | yellow | standard | 240 | $18.00 | 7.5¢ | 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 WorkForce Pro WF-3820 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party ink should work. By list price its high-yield Epson 822XL works out to about 1.8 cents per page, roughly 72% less than the 6.3 cents of the standard Epson 822. 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 WorkForce Pro WF-3820 use?
The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 uses Epson 822 and Epson 822XL.
Does the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts Epson 822XL. 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 WorkForce Pro WF-3820, or will firmware block it?
The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 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 WorkForce Pro WF-3820 cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 240 pages (Epson 822) to about 2400 pages (Epson 822XL), 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 WorkForce Pro WF-3820?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the Epson 822XL at about 1.8 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.