Which ink does the Epson WorkForce WF-2830 use?
The Epson WorkForce WF-2830 (inkjet, 2019) uses Epson 212XL, Epson 212.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The Epson WorkForce WF-2830 uses inkjet cartridges from Epson including high yield and standard versions of black cyan magenta and yellow. When choosing between standard and high yield cartridges consider that standard versions have a lower page yield but may be cheaper per page in the long run especially for black ink which has a much higher page yield than the color inks.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson 212XL | black | XL | 500 | $18.00 | 3.6¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 212XL | cyan | XL | 350 | $16.00 | 4.6¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 212XL | magenta | XL | 350 | $16.00 | 4.6¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 212XL | yellow | XL | 350 | $16.00 | 4.6¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 212 | black | standard | 175 | $13.00 | 7.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 212 | cyan | standard | 130 | $11.00 | 8.5¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 212 | magenta | standard | 130 | $11.00 | 8.5¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 212 | yellow | standard | 130 | $11.00 | 8.5¢ | 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 WF-2830 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party ink should work. By list price its high-yield Epson 212XL works out to about 3.6 cents per page, roughly 52% less than the 7.4 cents of the standard Epson 212. 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 WF-2830 use?
The Epson WorkForce WF-2830 uses Epson 212 and Epson 212XL.
Does the Epson WorkForce WF-2830 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts Epson 212XL. 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 WF-2830, or will firmware block it?
The Epson WorkForce WF-2830 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 WF-2830 cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 130 pages (Epson 212) to about 500 pages (Epson 212XL), 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 WF-2830?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the Epson 212XL at about 3.6 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.