Which ink does the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 use?
The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 (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-4740 uses a range of Epson 802XL and Epson 802 ink cartridges in black, cyan, magenta and yellow colours. The XL versions are rated at about 2,600 pages for black and 1,900 for each colour, against 900 and 650 on the standard cartridges. At list that is 2.23c a black page against 4.89c, and 2.42c a colour page against 4.77c, so the XL takes about 54 percent off black and 49 percent off colour. That is the widest standard to XL gap in our catalogue, and it makes the standard 802 hard to justify on a machine bought to do volume.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson 802XL | black | XL | 2600 | $57.99 | 2.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 802XL | cyan | XL | 1900 | $45.99 | 2.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 802XL | magenta | XL | 1900 | $45.99 | 2.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 802XL | yellow | XL | 1900 | $45.99 | 2.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 802 | black | standard | 900 | $43.99 | 4.9¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 802 | cyan | standard | 650 | $30.99 | 4.8¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 802 | magenta | standard | 650 | $30.99 | 4.8¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 802 | yellow | standard | 650 | $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.
The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 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-4740 use?
The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 uses Epson 802 and Epson 802XL.
Does the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 use toner?
No. The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 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-4740 toner, the part you want is Epson 802 and Epson 802XL.
Does the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 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-4740, 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 guide for the WorkForce Pro WF-4740 puts it more mildly than the newer guides do, saying only that some updates may affect the functionality of third-party ink. The milder wording is a template difference rather than a promise about this machine, so treat it the same way: hold automatic updates while you are buying compatibles.
How many pages do the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 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-4740?
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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Guides for Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 owners
- Printer will not print black because a colour cartridge is empty: what to do
- Why did my printer stop accepting compatible ink after a firmware update?
- Is the XL cartridge actually cheaper? 31 pairs priced off the makers' own stores
- What the chip on your ink cartridge actually does, and where it becomes a lock
- Setup cartridges: why a new printer runs out of ink so fast, and what the first refill costs
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.