Which ink does the Epson WorkForce WF-2950 use?
The Epson WorkForce WF-2950 (inkjet, 2022) uses Epson 232XL, Epson 232.
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-2950 uses Epson 232XL and Epson 232 ink cartridges. For high yield printing with lower costs per page, consider using the XL versions of black, cyan, magenta, or yellow ink, which are available in higher page yields than their standard counterparts. If you want to save money upfront on cartridge purchases but may need to replace them more frequently, the standard version black and color cartridges may be a suitable option.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson 232XL | black | XL | 500 | $19.00 | 3.8¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 232XL | cyan | XL | 300 | $15.00 | 5.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 232XL | magenta | XL | 300 | $15.00 | 5.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 232XL | yellow | XL | 300 | $15.00 | 5.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 232 | black | standard | 175 | $14.00 | 8.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 232 | cyan | standard | 165 | $12.00 | 7.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 232 | magenta | standard | 165 | $12.00 | 7.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 232 | yellow | standard | 165 | $12.00 | 7.3¢ | 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-2950 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party ink should work. By list price its high-yield Epson 232XL works out to about 3.8 cents per page, roughly 48% less than the 7.3 cents of the standard Epson 232. 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-2950 use?
The Epson WorkForce WF-2950 uses Epson 232 and Epson 232XL.
Does the Epson WorkForce WF-2950 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts Epson 232XL. 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-2950, or will firmware block it?
The Epson WorkForce WF-2950 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-2950 cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 165 pages (Epson 232) to about 500 pages (Epson 232XL), 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-2950?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the Epson 232XL at about 3.8 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.