Epson 802 & 802XL Ink Cartridges
Epson 802 and 802XL ink cartridges (T802, T802XL series) are sold as four individual colours - black, cyan, magenta and yellow - and fit the WorkForce Pro WF-4720, WF-4740 and WF-4745. Standard 802 cartridges suit moderate print volumes; the 802XL high yield range nearly triples output per cartridge, with the same ~2.9× multiplier applying consistently to both black and all three colour inks. Compatible 802XL singles and bundle packs are available alongside genuine options, giving WF-4720/4740/4745 owners a choice of tier and price point without switching ink systems.
The standard 802 black cartridge yields 900 pages and each colour (cyan, magenta, yellow) yields 650 pages. Step up to the 802XL and the black reaches 2,600 pages while each colour reaches 1,900 pages - roughly 2.9 times the output at the same ratio across all four inks, which makes the XL tier straightforward to cost-compare. All cartridges use Epson's DuraBrite Ultra pigment ink: fast-drying, smear-resistant, and rated for long-term colour stability on both plain office paper and glossy stock. There is no 802XXL colour tier - XL is the top available yield for colour cartridges in this range.
Genuine 802 cartridges are sold individually and in 4-pack and 8-pack bundles at both standard and XL yield; compatible options are available as 802XL singles and in a 5-pack (2 black + 1 cyan + 1 magenta + 1 yellow) or 10-pack (4 black + 2 of each colour). All products are covered under Australian Consumer Law guarantees. Orders over $99 (conditions apply) qualify for free delivery anywhere in Australia. For more on choosing between genuine and compatible cartridges, see our Genuine vs Compatible guide, or browse all Epson ink cartridges at Ink Depot.
General FAQ
Which Epson printers use 802 and 802XL ink cartridges?
The 802 and 802XL cartridges are compatible with three Epson WorkForce Pro models: the WF-4720, WF-4740 and WF-4745. If your printer isn't one of these three, it won't take 802-series cartridges - check your printer model number before ordering.
Why are compatible 802 cartridges only available in XL yield, not standard?
Compatible manufacturers for the 802 range have focused production on the 802XL high yield cartridges, as the larger yield offers better cost-per-page value for the WF-4720/4740/4745 user base. Standard-yield 802 cartridges are available as genuine Epson only. If you print moderate volumes and prefer compatible, the 802XL compatible is still the right choice - the higher yield simply means longer intervals between replacements.
What's the difference between the compatible 802XL 5-pack and 10-pack bundles?
The 5-pack contains 2 black 802XL cartridges plus one each of cyan, magenta and yellow - a ratio that suits most office printers where black ink is consumed faster than colour. The 10-pack doubles that: 4 black and 2 of each colour cartridge. Both bundles cover the full set of inks for the WF-4720, WF-4740 and WF-4745, so you're stocked for multiple refill cycles without reordering individual colours.
