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What Ink Does the Epson WorkForce WF-3730 Use?

The Epson WorkForce WF-3730 uses Epson 220 DURABrite Ultra ink cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow). It also accepts 220XL high-yield versions for the lowest cost per page.

Ink Cartridges at a Glance

Cartridge Color Yield
T220120 (220 BK) Black ~175 pages
T220XL120 (220XL BK) Black (XL) ~500 pages
T220XL220 Cyan (XL) ~450 pages
T220XL320 Magenta (XL) ~450 pages
T220XL420 Yellow (XL) ~450 pages

The Epson 220/220XL family is shared with the WorkForce WF-2630, WF-2650, WF-2660, WF-2750, WF-2760, WF-2830, WF-2850, WF-2860, WF-3720, WF-3730 and Expression Home XP-320, XP-330, XP-420, XP-424, XP-430.

Save on Epson 220XL Ink

Compatible Epson 220XL cartridges work in the WF-3730 at a fraction of OEM pricing. Shop Epson 220 cartridges at Castle Ink.

How to Replace Ink in the Epson WorkForce WF-3730

  1. Power on the printer and open the front ink cover.
  2. Pinch the tab on the empty cartridge and lift it out.
  3. Unbox the new Epson 220XL cartridge and peel off the yellow tape.
  4. Insert the cartridge into the matching slot until it clicks firmly.
  5. Close the cover and follow the on-screen prompts to charge the ink.

Troubleshooting Tips

Cartridge not recognized: Remove and reseat firmly until it clicks.

Streaks or missing colors: Run Setup > Maintenance > Print Head Cleaning.

Yellow tape warning: Confirm the yellow tape was removed.

Low ink warning persists: Compatibles show estimated levels — judge by output.

Official Epson Resources

Epson WF-3730 support · Epson home

Bottom Line

The Epson WorkForce WF-3730 uses Epson 220 (or 220XL) DURABrite Ultra ink. 220XL is the best buy — shop 220XL at Castle Ink.

Frequently Asked Questions

220 or 220XL? Both fit; 220XL prints about 2.5x more pages.

Pages per cartridge? About 500 black / 450 color per 220XL.

Can I mix yields? Yes — any combination works.

Will compatible 220XL cartridges work? Yes — quality compatibles fit the WF-3730.

Why isn't my cartridge recognized? Remove and firmly reseat.

— William Elward

Written and reviewed by — Founder of Castle Ink, 20+ years in the printer & imaging supplies industry.