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: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 uses a range of Epson 802XL and Epson 802 ink cartridges in black, cyan, magenta and yellow colours. For high page yields at lower costs per page, consider using XL versions which offer around 2600 pages for the black cartridge and about 1900 pages for the colour cartridges. Standard version cartridges are also available but have a lower yield, offering around 550 pages for black and 650 pages for each of the colour cartridges.
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-4740 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-4740 use?
The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 uses 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?
The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740 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-4740 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-4740?
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.