HP ink cartridges: find the right number for your printer
HP ink cartridges are identified by a number, and that number has to match your printer. Home DeskJet and ENVY printers typically use cartridges such as the HP 302, 303, 304, 305 or 62, while Ink Advantage printers take the 650, 651, 652, 653 and 655. OfficeJet and OfficeJet Pro models use separate colour cartridges like the 903, 912, 924, 937, 953 or 963, often sold as combo or 4-packs.
Many cartridges come in standard and XL versions, and some newer numbers, such as the 924e and 937e, have EvoMore versions. For other printer types, there are 712 cartridges for DesignJet plotters, 981X high-yield cartridges for PageWide 556 and 586 series printers, GT52 and GT53XL ink bottles for refillable tank printers, and replacement printheads for Smart Tank printers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between HP XL and standard ink cartridges?
XL cartridges hold more ink than the standard version of the same number, so they print more pages before you need a replacement. For example, the HP 62XL black is rated at about 600 pages. Standard and XL versions of the same number, such as 305 and 305XL, fit the same printers, so the choice depends on how much you print.
How do I find the right HP cartridge for my printer?
Check the number on the cartridge already in your printer, in the printer's manual or on the label inside the cartridge door. Then choose that exact number, for example HP 953 or HP 963, in standard or XL. Similar-looking numbers are not interchangeable, so a 302 will not replace a 304 even though they look alike.
What are HP Ink Advantage cartridges and GT ink bottles?
Ink Advantage cartridges, such as the HP 650, 652, 653 and 655, are made for HP DeskJet Ink Advantage printers. GT52 colour bottles and the GT53XL 135 ml black bottle are for HP tank printers, where you refill built-in ink tanks instead of swapping cartridges. Smart Tank printers can also use the separate black and tri-colour printheads.