Which ink does the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 use?

The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 (inkjet, 2017) uses Epson 802XL, Epson 802.

Third-party cartridge risk: Medium a firmware update can start blocking non-OEM cartridges, so check before buying a large supply, or hold off on firmware updates.

The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 uses Epson 802XL and Epson 802 ink cartridges. For high yield printing, consider using XL cartridges which are available in black and colors cyan, magenta, and yellow, each offering a higher page yield than their standard counterparts. When choosing between genuine and compatible cartridges, note that the printer does not have firmware DRM restrictions on record, suggesting third-party options should be compatible.

Firmware DRM: Epson can stop third-party ink working here with a firmware update, and it is the update rather than the cartridge that does it. Epson's own guide for the WorkForce Pro WF-4720 says so in as many words: cartridges that functioned before a firmware update may not continue to function. Epson gives you the warning in advance, which is little use once the printer updates itself, so the defence is to decide when it updates. Turn automatic updates off before you fit a compatible, and keep a genuine cartridge in reserve for the day you do have to update. See which printers block third-party ink →

Compatible cartridges

CartridgeColorYieldPagesOEM priceCost/page
Epson 802XL black XL2600 $57.99 2.2¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
Epson 802XL cyan XL1900 $45.99 2.4¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
Epson 802XL magenta XL1900 $45.99 2.4¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
Epson 802XL yellow XL1900 $45.99 2.4¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
Epson 802 black standard900 $43.99 4.9¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
Epson 802 cyan standard650 $30.99 4.8¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
Epson 802 magenta standard650 $30.99 4.8¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
Epson 802 yellow standard650 $30.99 4.8¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible

XL (high-yield) cartridges cost more upfront but lower the cost per page, which is better if you print a lot.

Our pick: genuine OEM is the safer bet

The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 is on our firmware-lockout list, so a compatible or remanufactured cartridge can stop working after a printer update. The safe choice is genuine Epson ink. If you want to try a compatible to save money, buy only from a seller that guarantees it works with this printer's current firmware, and keep the receipt.

Frequently asked questions

Which ink does the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 use?

The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 uses Epson 802 and Epson 802XL.

Does the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 use toner?

No. The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 is an inkjet, so it prints with liquid ink from a cartridge, not toner powder, and no toner cartridge fits it. If you were searching for WorkForce Pro WF-4720 toner, the part you want is Epson 802 and Epson 802XL.

Does the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 take XL cartridges?

Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts Epson 802XL. 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-4720, or will firmware block it?

Epson can stop third-party ink working here with a firmware update, and it is the update rather than the cartridge that does it. Epson's own guide for the WorkForce Pro WF-4720 says so in as many words: cartridges that functioned before a firmware update may not continue to function. Epson gives you the warning in advance, which is little use once the printer updates itself, so the defence is to decide when it updates. Turn automatic updates off before you fit a compatible, and keep a genuine cartridge in reserve for the day you do have to update.

How many pages do the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 cartridges print?

Rated yields run from about 650 pages (Epson 802) to about 2600 pages (Epson 802XL), 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-4720?

By list price the lowest cost per page here is the Epson 802XL at about 2.2 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.

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