What Ink Does the Epson WorkForce WF-2750 Use?

Quick answer: The Epson WorkForce WF-2750 uses four individual cartridges from the Epson 220 family, with Epson 220XL as the high-yield option. Standard 220 Black is rated 175 pages and each color 165; 220XL Black jumps to 500 pages with 450 per color, which is close to a 3x improvement and the only sensible choice for regular use.

The cartridges, pictured

• 220XL BlackT220XL120 · ~500 pages
• 220XL CyanT220XL220 · ~450 pages
• 220XL MagentaT220XL320 · ~450 pages
• 220XL YellowT220XL420 · ~450 pages

Our own remanufactured cartridges, photographed in-house.

Epson WorkForce WF-2750 Ink Cartridges at a Glance

The Epson WorkForce WF-2750 takes four individual cartridges. The same Epson 220 / 220XL cartridges also fit the WorkForce WF-2630, WF-2650, WF-2660 and WF-2760, and the Expression Home XP-320, XP-420 and XP-424.

The WF-2750 is discontinued — Epson now points buyers at the WorkForce WF-2950 instead. That does not mean your printer is finished. Epson 220 and 220XL cartridges are still widely made and sold, and a working WF-2750 is worth keeping running rather than replacing. It does mean you should expect genuine Epson stock to thin out over time, which is where remanufactured cartridges help.

How to Replace Ink in the Epson WorkForce WF-2750

1. Power the printer on and open the scanner unit. The cartridge holder moves into position automatically.
2. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge you are replacing and lift it straight out.
3. Shake the new cartridge gently four or five times before unwrapping it, then remove only the yellow tape. Leave every other seal in place.
4. Insert the cartridge and press down on the top until it clicks.
5. Close the scanner unit and, when prompted, start charging the ink. This takes a few minutes and uses some ink — that is normal and unavoidable on Epson's design.
6. Run a nozzle check from the control panel once charging finishes to confirm all four channels are firing.

Troubleshooting Tips

"Ink cartridge cannot be recognized": Power off, remove the cartridge, check the chip contacts are clean and dry, and reseat until it clicks. Epson's chips are sensitive to a slightly-off seat, and this is far more often a seating problem than a bad cartridge.

Missing lines in the nozzle check: Run one Head Cleaning cycle and re-check. Epson printheads are permanent — they are not part of the cartridge — so a blocked nozzle is worth a little persistence, but three cleanings without improvement means it is time for a different approach.

Non-genuine cartridge warning: Epson reads the cartridge chip and will flag a third-party cartridge. The warning can usually be dismissed, but Epson says the WF-2750 is designed for Epson cartridges only and other brands may not work, and Epson firmware updates have locked out third-party cartridges on other models. If you use non-Epson cartridges, hold off on firmware updates. In the US, using them does not by itself void your warranty.

Ink charging takes a long time: Normal after a full set change or a long idle period. Let it finish rather than powering off mid-cycle — interrupting a charge leaves air in the lines and costs you more ink to clear.

What WorkForce WF-2750 owners ask

These are the questions that come up most for this printer on retailer Q&A pages, Epson's support pages and owner reviews, answered in our words.

A color cartridge ran out. Can I keep printing in black?

For a while, yes. On Windows, choose plain paper or envelope and Black/Grayscale, then click "Print in Black" in Epson Status Monitor 3. On a Mac, turn on temporary black printing in the printer's Options & Supplies.

Wireless printing worked before but stopped. What should I try?

Print a nozzle check to rule out the printer, then clear the print queue and check the Wi-Fi icon. If the icon is missing, Epson says to reset the network settings and reinstall with its Drivers and Utilities Combo Package.

The screen says the ink pad is nearing the end of its service life. Can I keep going?

For now, yes: press OK and keep printing. The pads are not user-replaceable, though. When they reach the end of their life the printer stops, and Epson or an authorized service provider has to replace them.

Can I print with one cartridge missing?

No. Epson says all four cartridges must be installed to print.

What replaced the WF-2750, and does it use the same ink?

Epson names the WorkForce WF-2950 as the replacement. It uses Epson 232 cartridges, so 220 and 220XL stock won't carry over.

WorkForce WF-2750 quirks worth knowing

• A "Recovery mode" message means a firmware update failed. Epson says to connect the printer by USB and run the update again.
• Epson's rated yields don't count the setup cartridges that come in the box.
• Two-sided printing roughly halves the speed: Epson rates it at 6.5 pages a minute black and 4.5 color, against 13.7 and 7.3 one-sided.
• The 150-sheet tray takes custom paper up to 8.5 x 47.2 inches, and the fax holds up to 100 pages in memory with 60 speed dials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does using compatible Epson 220 cartridges void my Epson WorkForce WF-2750 warranty?
No. Under the U.S. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a manufacturer cannot void your printer warranty solely because you use compatible or remanufactured cartridges. If a specific cartridge causes damage, that damage is not covered — but the rest of the warranty stands.

How are these page yields measured?
To the ISO/IEC standard for the cartridge type, at 5% page coverage on plain paper. That is a deliberately modest amount of coverage, so heavy graphics, photos or dense tables will always yield fewer pages than the rating. The numbers are useful for comparing cartridges against each other, not for predicting your exact month.

Epson says the printer is "designed for use with Epson cartridges only". Is that enforceable?
It is a statement of design intent, not a legal restriction on what you may buy. In the US, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act means a manufacturer cannot void your warranty simply because you used a third-party cartridge. Epson printers do read cartridge chips and may show a non-genuine warning. It can usually be dismissed, but Epson says third-party cartridges may not function, and firmware updates on other Epson models have blocked them.

My WF-2750 says the cartridge is not recognized after I installed new ink.
Usually a seating or contact issue rather than a faulty cartridge. Power the printer off, remove the cartridge, check the chip contacts are clean and dry, and reseat until it clicks. If it persists, our guide to a printer that will not recognize an ink cartridge works through the rest in order.

Other printers that use Epson 220

Epson WorkForce WF-2760 · Epson WorkForce WF-2650 · Epson WorkForce WF-2630 · Epson Expression Home XP-420

More Epson ink guides: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 · Epson WorkForce WF-2950 · Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 · find any printer

Replacing it? Our highest-rated alternatives

• Epson EcoTank ET-2980 — CastleScore 90
• Epson EcoTank ET-2850 — CastleScore 86
• Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 — CastleScore 80

Sources

Ratings and prices were checked on October 9, 2026 and will change over time.

• Epson WorkForce WF-2750 product page (specs, yields, replacement)
• Epson WF-2750 status and error messages
• Epson FAQ: printing in black when a color runs out
• Epson FAQ: wireless printing stopped
• Epson WF-2750 Certified ReNew page
• TechRadar on the Epson firmware lawsuit