Epson 252, 252XL & 254XL Ink Cartridges
Epson 252, 252XL and 254XL ink cartridges fit five WorkForce printers - the WF-3620, WF-3640, WF-7710, WF-7720 and WF-7725. The family uses four individual colours: black, cyan, magenta and yellow. Standard 252 cartridges suit light to moderate printing; the high-yield 252XL produces significantly more pages per cartridge across all four colours; and the 254XL is an extra-high-yield black-only option aimed at offices that print large volumes of text. Ink Depot stocks genuine Epson and compatible versions of all three tiers as single cartridges and in bundle packs.
The standard 252 black yields 350 pages and each colour cartridge yields 300 pages - a reasonable starting point if your WorkForce sees occasional use. Moving to the 252XL brings a substantial jump: the black yields 1,100 pages and each colour cartridge also yields 1,100 pages, making the cost per page considerably lower for anyone printing regularly. The 254XL black pushes further to 2,200 pages, which is double the 252XL black and makes it the practical choice for a WF-7710 or WF-7720 running at steady office volume. One thing worth knowing: the 254XL exists in black only. There is no 254XL cyan, magenta or yellow. Colour inks top out at the 252XL tier, so if your workload mixes heavy text with regular colour printing, pairing a 254XL black with 252XL colour cartridges gives you the best balance of yield and cost per page. All cartridges use DURABrite Ultra pigment ink, which resists water, fading and smudging - useful if your printed documents get handled frequently or filed away.
Ink Depot stocks genuine Epson 252, 252XL and 254XL cartridges alongside compatible alternatives. Compatible cartridges do not void your printer warranty under Australian Consumer Law. Singles, 4-packs, 5-pack compatible bundles and 10-pack compatible bundles are all available - a 10-pack suits an office running a WF-7710 or WF-7725 at volume and orders over $99 (conditions apply) receive free delivery across Australia. A small delivery fee applies to some rural and regional postcodes; see the shipping page for details. Browse the full range of Epson ink cartridges or shop all ink cartridges.
General FAQ
Which Epson printers use 252, 252XL and 254XL ink cartridges?
These cartridges are compatible with five WorkForce models: the WF-3620, WF-3640, WF-7710, WF-7720 and WF-7725. The WF-7710, WF-7720 and WF-7725 are A3 wide-format multifunction printers, while the WF-3620 and WF-3640 handle standard A4 print jobs. All five models take the same 252, 252XL and 254XL cartridge family, so if you upgrade between these models your cartridge stock remains compatible.
Is there a 254XL colour cartridge, or is the 254XL available in black only?
The 254XL is available in black only, yielding 2,200 pages. Colour inks - cyan, magenta and yellow - are available in standard 252 and high-yield 252XL but there is no 254XL colour option. If you print high volumes of both text and colour, the most cost-effective setup is to use a 254XL black alongside 252XL colour cartridges rather than stocking all four colours at the extra-high-yield tier.
Are compatible Epson 252 and 252XL cartridges safe to use in my WorkForce printer?
Compatible cartridges are safe to use and will not void your warranty under Australian Consumer Law, which prevents manufacturers from requiring consumers to use only their branded consumables. Ink Depot's compatible 252 and 252XL cartridges are tested for use across all five compatible WorkForce models. If any issue arises, Ink Depot's returns policy has you covered.
