Epson 812 Ink, Epson 812XL Ink and Epson 812XXL Ink Cartridges
Epson 812 ink cartridges are available in standard, Epson 812XL high-yield and Epson 812XXL extra-high-yield options to suit different print volumes across selected WorkForce Pro business printers. Genuine and cost-effective compatible alternatives are available in individual colours and multi-packs. Choosing a high-yield option can help reduce the cost per page for everyday office printing. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Printers Compatible with Epson 812 Ink, Epson 812XL Ink and Epson 812XXL Ink Cartridges
Match Your Printing Habits to the Right Epson 812 or Epson 812XL or Epson 812XXL Ink Cartridge Pack
If all your colours are running low, the 4-Pack 812 Genuine (from $114.76) covers every colour in one order and qualifies for free delivery.
Want longer between reorders? The 4-Pack 812XL Genuine (from $191.57) gives the same full-colour coverage with a higher page yield per cartridge and also qualifies for free delivery.
If only one colour has run dry, there's no need to replace the rest - a single Genuine 812 cartridge (from $29.45) is the lowest-cost way to keep printing.
Watching the budget? Compatible cartridges match the fit and yield of genuine ink at a lower price, from $24.97 for a single 812XL cartridge or 5-pack 812XL for $125.11 (free delivery).
For a high-volume office, buying in bulk cuts the cost per unit further - the 10-Pack 812XL Compatible (from $247.67) works out cheapest per cartridge, while the 8-Pack 812 Genuine (from $222.62) is the equivalent option if you'd rather stick with official ink. Both qualify for free delivery.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Epson measures 812 series page yields using ISO/IEC 24711 standard testing protocols on A4 plain paper. Standard 812 cartridges yield 350 black and 300 colour pages, 812XL delivers 1,100 pages per colour, while 812XXL black provides 2,200 pages.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 812 | Standard | Black | 350 | $0.089 |
| 812 | Standard | Cyan | 300 | $0.098 |
| 812 | Standard | Magenta | 300 | $0.098 |
| 812 | Standard | Yellow | 300 | $0.098 |
| 812XL | High Yield | Black | 1,100 | $0.046 |
| 812XL | High Yield | Cyan | 1,100 | $0.044 |
| 812XL | High Yield | Magenta | 1,100 | $0.044 |
| 812XL | High Yield | Yellow | 1,100 | $0.044 |
| 812XXL | Extra High Yield | Black | 2,200 | $0.032 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing between genuine and compatible options
Choosing compatible 812XL cartridges reduces your cost per page from 4.6 cents to 2.4 cents on black text and down to 2.3 cents on colours. Compare genuine vs compatible cartridges to evaluate print performance for your business. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty.
Best way to stock these cartridges
High-volume office environments running WorkForce WF-7840 or WF-4835 printers print predominantly text documents, making the 812XXL extra high-yield black cartridge the most economical choice. If you print mixed documents with heavy colour charts, selecting 812XL multipacks prevents mid-job cartridge exhaustion. Compatible cartridges include a 90-day money-back guarantee for complete peace of mind. Review our returns policy for details. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from local warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Browse our full range of Epson ink cartridges today.
Pro Tip
The 812XXL black cartridge is physically identical in outer dimensions to standard 812 and 812XL cartridges, but it contains double the ink volume of the 812XL black, cutting your black page cost by over 30%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I install an 812XXL extra high-yield black cartridge alongside standard 812 colour cartridges?
Yes, you can freely mix standard 812, 812XL, and 812XXL cartridges in the same printer tray. The printer tracks each colour slot independently based on individual chip data, so installing an extra high-yield black will not disrupt colour ink monitoring.
Why is 812XXL only available in black and not in cyan, magenta, or yellow?
Epson manufactures 812XXL exclusively in black to match office consumption patterns where text printing outpaces colour usage by up to four to one. For high-volume colour needs, 812XL high-yield cartridges offer the maximum capacity available for cyan, magenta, and yellow.
Why does my WorkForce printer stop printing when one colour runs out even if black ink remains?
Epson WorkForce printers require a minimum ink volume across all four slots to cool the PrecisionCore printhead nozzles and prevent heat damage. Running print jobs with an empty colour slot can pull air into the ink lines, causing printhead clogging.
