Which ink does the Epson WorkForce WF-7720 use?
The Epson WorkForce WF-7720 (inkjet, 2017) uses Epson 252XL, Epson 254, Epson 252.
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-7720 uses Epson ink cartridges including XL and XXL versions of the 252XL black, cyan, magenta, and yellow colours as well as standard versions of these same colours and a XXL version of the black colour. If you're looking for value, consider buying high yield XL or XXL cartridges which offer more pages per cartridge than their standard counterparts. When it comes to purchasing ink for your Epson WorkForce WF-7720, third-party compatible cartridges are available as there is no firmware DRM on record.
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-7720 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party ink should work. By list price its high-yield Epson 254 works out to about 2.5 cents per page, roughly 56% less than the 5.7 cents of the standard Epson 252. 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-7720 use?
The Epson WorkForce WF-7720 uses Epson 252, Epson 252XL and Epson 254.
Does the Epson WorkForce WF-7720 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-7720, or will firmware block it?
The Epson WorkForce WF-7720 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-7720 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-7720?
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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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.