Which ink does the Epson WorkForce WF-7710 use?
The Epson WorkForce WF-7710 (inkjet, 2017) uses Epson 252XL, Epson 254, Epson 252.
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 WF-7710 uses inkjet cartridges from Epson, specifically XL and XXL versions of various colors including black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. When it comes to choosing between standard and high-yield cartridges, consider that the XL version prints around 1100 pages for a lower cost per page than the standard version which prints fewer pages. As the printer does not have firmware DRM on record, third-party ink cartridges are likely compatible with this model.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson 252XL | black | XL | 1100 | $38.00 | 3.5¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 252XL | cyan | XL | 1100 | $30.00 | 2.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 252XL | magenta | XL | 1100 | $30.00 | 2.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 252XL | yellow | XL | 1100 | $30.00 | 2.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 254 | black | XXL | 2200 | $55.00 | 2.5¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 252 | black | standard | 350 | $20.00 | 5.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 252 | cyan | standard | 300 | $17.00 | 5.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 252 | magenta | standard | 300 | $17.00 | 5.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 252 | yellow | standard | 300 | $17.00 | 5.7¢ | 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-7710 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 WF-7710 use?
The Epson WorkForce WF-7710 uses Epson 252, Epson 252XL and Epson 254.
Does the Epson WorkForce WF-7710 use toner?
No. The Epson WorkForce WF-7710 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 WF-7710 toner, the part you want is Epson 252, Epson 252XL and Epson 254.
Does the Epson WorkForce WF-7710 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts Epson 252XL and Epson 254. 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-7710, 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 WF-7710 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 WF-7710 cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 300 pages (Epson 252) to about 2200 pages (Epson 254), 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-7710?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the Epson 254 at about 2.5 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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Guides for Epson WorkForce WF-7710 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.