{"id":9845,"date":"2020-12-22T23:36:37","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T23:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/?p=9845"},"modified":"2023-06-01T21:32:48","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T21:32:48","slug":"how-to-install-epson-822-ink-cartridges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/how-to-install-epson-822-ink-cartridges\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Epson 822 Ink Cartridges"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Learn how to install Epson 822 ink cartridges in your WorkForce printer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Epson 822 ink cartridges are perfect for printing at home or the office, offering quality color prints and decent page yields for a good value.\u00a0 In this quick guide we\u2019ll show you how easy they are to install and provide a few cartridge care tips too!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Printers that Use Epson 822 Ink Cartridges<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>822 series cartridges are compatible with the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 and Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide we will be reviewing the installation steps for the WF-3820, but the steps are identical if you own any of the other printers.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our video below to learn how to install the 822s or keep scrolling to scan through the stills further down the page.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OlILDh5q2GE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/?xid=tmd:blog:banner&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=2199:bannerv4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6174 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ld_banr_txt_homeoffice_2019_728x90_v3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h3><strong>Epson 822 Ink Cartridge Specs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Workforce printers we mentioned above use four Epson 822 series cartridges available in black, cyan magenta and yellow.\u00a0 You need all four colors installed to operate your printer and cartridges can be replaced individually as needed.\u00a0 The cartridges are filled with Epson&#8217;s DuraBrite Ultra pigment-based ink, which offers a quicker dry-time and is resistant to fading.<\/p>\n<p>822 cartridges come in two sizes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a standard yield (822) or<\/li>\n<li>high yield or XL size (822XL)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Standard yield cartridges are designed for casual printing and contain a limited amount of ink.\u00a0 They are cheaper than their high yield counterpart but they run out of ink faster, so keep that in mind when you buy!\u00a0 High yield cartridges are filled with more ink and offer a better long term value if you print frequently.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Epson 822 Series Page Yield &amp; Ink Type<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div id=\"footable_parent_10970\"\n     class=\"footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"10970\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"epson 822\"            id=\"footable_10970\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_1835314732_10970\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_10970 ninja_table_unique_id_1835314732_10970 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table striped compact vertical_centered  footable-paging-right ninjatable_hide_header_row ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_epson822seriespageyieldinktype \">Epson 822 Series Page Yield & Ink Type<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"658\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_658\">\n            <td><strong>Epson 822 Standard Yield Black Ink Cartridge (T822120-S)<\/strong><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"659\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_659\">\n            <td>Page yield: approx. 350 pages<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"660\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_660\">\n            <td>Ink type: \u00a0pigment-based<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"661\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_661\">\n            <td><strong>Epson 822 Standard Yield Cyan Ink Cartridge (T822220-S)<\/strong><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"662\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_662\">\n            <td>Page yield: approx. 240 pages<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"663\" class=\"ninja_table_row_5 nt_row_id_663\">\n            <td>Ink type: \u00a0pigment-based<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"664\" class=\"ninja_table_row_6 nt_row_id_664\">\n            <td><strong>Epson 822 Standard Yield Magenta Ink Cartridge (T822320-S)<\/strong><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"665\" class=\"ninja_table_row_7 nt_row_id_665\">\n            <td>Page yield: approx. 240 pages<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"666\" class=\"ninja_table_row_8 nt_row_id_666\">\n            <td>Ink type: \u00a0pigment-based<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"667\" class=\"ninja_table_row_9 nt_row_id_667\">\n            <td><strong>Epson 822 Standard Yield Yellow Ink Cartridge (T822420-S)<\/strong><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"668\" class=\"ninja_table_row_10 nt_row_id_668\">\n            <td>Page yield: approx. 240 pages<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"669\" class=\"ninja_table_row_11 nt_row_id_669\">\n            <td>Ink type: \u00a0pigment-based<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Epson 822XL Series Page Yield &amp; Ink Type<\/h4>\n<div id=\"footable_parent_10973\"\n     class=\"footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_1\" data-footable_id=\"10973\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"epson 822xl\"            id=\"footable_10973\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_1736032924_10973\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_10973 ninja_table_unique_id_1736032924_10973 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table striped compact vertical_centered  footable-paging-right ninjatable_hide_header_row ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_epson822seriespageyieldinktype \">Epson 822 Series Page Yield & Ink Type<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"670\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_670\">\n            <td><strong>Epson 822XL High Yield Black Ink Cartridge (T822XL120-S)<\/strong><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"671\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_671\">\n            <td>Page yield: approx. 1,100 pages<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"672\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_672\">\n            <td>Ink type: \u00a0pigment-based<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"673\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_673\">\n            <td><strong>Epson 822XL High Yield Cyan Ink Cartridge (T822XL220-S)<\/strong><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"674\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_674\">\n            <td>Page yield: approx. 1,100 pages<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"675\" class=\"ninja_table_row_5 nt_row_id_675\">\n            <td>Ink type: \u00a0pigment-based<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"676\" class=\"ninja_table_row_6 nt_row_id_676\">\n            <td><strong>Epson 822XL High Yield Magenta Ink Cartridge (T822XL320-S)<\/strong><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"677\" class=\"ninja_table_row_7 nt_row_id_677\">\n            <td>Page yield: approx. 1,100 pages<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"678\" class=\"ninja_table_row_8 nt_row_id_678\">\n            <td>Ink type: \u00a0pigment-based<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"679\" class=\"ninja_table_row_9 nt_row_id_679\">\n            <td><strong>Epson 822XL High Yield Yellow Ink Cartridge (T822XL420-S)<\/strong><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"680\" class=\"ninja_table_row_10 nt_row_id_680\">\n            <td>Page yield: approx. 1,100 pages<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"681\" class=\"ninja_table_row_11 nt_row_id_681\">\n            <td>Ink type: \u00a0pigment-based<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Epson 822 Ink Cartridge Installation Steps<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Take the new cartridge out of the box and remove the plastic wrap.\u00a0 Then grab a trash can for the next step, as some ink may escape from the cartridge during this step.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/remove-epson-822-from-packaging.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9857 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/remove-epson-822-from-packaging.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"551\" height=\"295\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Pull off the yellow tape on the side of the cartridge and throw it away. This exposes the vent hole on the side of the cartridge so it can function properly in your printer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/yellow-tape.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9859 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/yellow-tape.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"542\" height=\"281\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While you are preparing the cartridge, try to avoid touching the gold contact points.\u00a0 If fingerprint oil or residue gets on these contacts you may get a faulty reading in your printer.\u00a0 You can clean the contact points with a lint-free cloth.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gold-contacts.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9862 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gold-contacts.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"555\" height=\"315\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To start the replacement process, select the ink droplet icon on your printer display. There should be an exclamation point on the droplet to inform you that a cartridge needs to be replaced.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ink-icon.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9853 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ink-icon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"491\" height=\"357\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cReplace Cartridges\u201d to start the replacement process. Then select \u201cNext\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/replace-ink.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9863 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/replace-ink.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"492\" height=\"349\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Open up the top cover.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/open-scanner.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9855 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/open-scanner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"655\" height=\"349\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Wait for the cartridges to center, then gently pull up on the spent cartridge to remove it from the printer.\u00a0 You might need to wiggle the cartridge to get it out of the printer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/remove-cartridge.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9856 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/remove-cartridge.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"565\" height=\"292\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Then, slide the new cartridge into that empty slot and press down on it so it clicks into place.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/install-new-cartridge.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9854 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/install-new-cartridge.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"657\" height=\"344\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Close up the top cover and wait a few moments for the printer to initialize.\u00a0 Now you can start printing!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/initialize.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9852 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/initialize.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"484\" height=\"331\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=lowprices\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9287 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ld_banr_txt_customers_2020_728x90-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>We hope you\u2019ve found this installation guide informative.\u00a0 If you have any questions about your Epson 822 ink cartridges, leave us a comment and if you are looking to learn even more about Epson ink, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-epson-ink-cartridges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Ultimate Guide to Epson Ink Cartridges<\/strong><\/a> and visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=9845:homepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LDProducts.com<\/a> to check out our complete line of affordably priced ink and toner cartridges, all backed by a lifetime guarantee!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to install Epson 822 ink cartridges in your WorkForce printer. 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