Which ink does the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 use?

The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 (inkjet, 2020) uses Epson 812XL, Epson 812.

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-7820 uses Epson 812XL and Epson 812 ink cartridges. For high yield printing, choose XL cartridges which offer about 1100 pages per cartridge, while standard cartridges provide around 300 pages each. When purchasing ink, consider the cost per page as well as the overall yield to decide whether genuine or compatible options are best for your needs.

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-7820 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 812XL black XL1100 $47.99 4.4¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
Epson 812XL cyan XL1100 $36.99 3.4¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
Epson 812XL magenta XL1100 $36.99 3.4¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
Epson 812XL yellow XL1100 $36.99 3.4¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
Epson 812 black standard350 $23.99 6.8¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
Epson 812 cyan standard300 $15.99 5.3¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
Epson 812 magenta standard300 $15.99 5.3¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
Epson 812 yellow standard300 $15.99 5.3¢ 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-7820 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-7820 use?

The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 uses Epson 812 and Epson 812XL.

Does the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 use toner?

No. The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 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-7820 toner, the part you want is Epson 812 and Epson 812XL.

Does the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 take XL cartridges?

Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts Epson 812XL. 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-7820, 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-7820 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-7820 cartridges print?

Rated yields are the Epson 812 at about 300 pages, the Epson 812 at about 350 pages and the Epson 812XL at about 1100 pages. 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-7820?

By list price the lowest cost per page here is the Epson 812XL at about 3.4 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.

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