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: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
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.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson 802XL | black | XL | 2600 | $45.00 | 1.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 802XL | cyan | XL | 1900 | $38.00 | 2.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 802XL | magenta | XL | 1900 | $38.00 | 2.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 802XL | yellow | XL | 1900 | $38.00 | 2.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 802 | black | standard | 550 | $28.00 | 5.1¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 802 | cyan | standard | 650 | $22.00 | 3.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 802 | magenta | standard | 650 | $22.00 | 3.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 802 | yellow | standard | 650 | $22.00 | 3.4¢ | 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-4720 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party ink should work. By list price its high-yield Epson 802XL works out to about 1.7 cents per page, roughly 49% less than the 3.4 cents of the standard Epson 802. 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-4720 use?
The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 uses 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?
The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 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-4720 cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 550 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 1.7 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.