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Choosing ink for your photo printer

Learn how to identify and shop for the right ink for your HP Photosmart photo printer or All-in-One
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» Save money and get better results with Original HP ink
» Identify the right ink for your printer
» Buy ink online
» Get the best value on HP ink
» Ink reordering made simple: HP SureSupply
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Introduction

Want more, high-quality photo prints, plus reliability and amazing value? You want Original HP ink. Our tips will make it easy for you to find—and shop for—the ideal ink for your HP Photosmart photo printer or All-in-One.

Save money and get better results with Original HP ink


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Original HP ink cartridges let you print more vibrant, long lasting pictures.
Get more for your money: Use Original HP ink cartridges to ensure that your photo prints come out right the first time, every time.

  • HP Vivera Inks are specifically engineered to work with your photo printer and HP photo papers for brilliant color and prints that can last for generations1.
  • On average, Original HP ink cartridges print 65% more pages than refilled and remanufactured cartridges2.
  • Learn the truth about refilled ink and remanufactured cartridges.

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Identify the right ink for your printer


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Get the right ink every time—take this wallet-sized ink card with you when shopping for cartridges.
Every HP ink is identified by a number. HP offers several places you can find the number of the right ink for your printer:

  • Online
    The HP online ink store makes it easy to identify the proper ink. Just look at the front of your printer for the model number, and enter it.
  • Your printer box
    Look on the outside of your printer box for recommended HP ink cartridges.
  • Your printer manual
    Look inside your printer manual for suggested HP ink cartridges.
  • The ink card in your printer box
    This wallet-sized card will list your printer model and recommended inks. Keep it in your wallet for quick reference while shopping.
  • Ink cartridge boxes
    You’ll find a list of compatible HP printers on each Original HP ink cartridge box.


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Buy ink online


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Visit the HP online ink store and either Select your printer, or enter your Printer model number to find the right ink.
Get free, next-business-day shipping on ink when you buy from the HP online ink store.

You can either:

  • Choose your printer type (Photosmart, LaserJet, Officejet, etc.), series (usually a number), and model number using the drop-down menus under the Select your printer option.
  • Press Shop, and you’ll be taken to a page listing recommended cartridges and other supplies for your printer.

Or:

  • Enter your printer’s model number under the Search by: Printer option.
  • Click on the image of your printer to find a list of recommended cartridges and other supplies.


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Get the best value on HP ink


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HP XL ink cartridges provide you with 2-3 times more prints per cartridge.

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HP Photo Value Packs bundle ink and photo paper together to save you money and deliver convenience.
HP offers several ways to get more ink for your buck.

  • HP high-capacity (XL) cartridges: Get 2-3 times more prints per cartridge! XL cartridges reduce the cost per page up to 25%—saving you money and time, because they don’t need to be replaced as often3.
  • HP Photo Value Packs: Photosmart ink and HP photo paper are conveniently bundled in HP Photo Value Packs for one low price on two supplies.
  • Twin packs and combo packs: Buy more, save more. Save about 10% when you buy twin and combo packs vs. single inks! (Twin packs have the same ink; combo packs have a combination of inks.)
  • Sign up for HP My Print Rewards: Get insider-only deals on ink and toner, plus rewards, discounts, and free next-business-day delivery.


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Ink reordering made simple: HP SureSupply


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HP SureSupply saves you time for the things you enjoy by helping you order supplies when your printer is low.
HP SureSupply is a free and easy-to-use tool that lets you enjoy simple reordering when you run low on printer supplies.

  • You’ll receive automatic alerts when your HP printer is low on print supplies, such as ink.
  • Choose between ordering online from your preferred retailer, or directly from HP (and get free shipping).
  • HP SureSupply means no more downtime—you’ll always have supplies when you need them.


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Learn more



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1 Based on light fade testing under glass using HP Vivera Inks on HP Premium Plus photo paper and HP Premium photo paper, according to Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc.
2 QualityLogic 2009 study compared Original HP inkjet print cartridges (92A, 93A, 98A, 95A, 21A and 22A) with refilled ink cartridges sold in North America. For details, see www.qualitylogic.com/2009HPinktest.pdf.
3 Cost-per-page calculations based on ISO/IEC 19752 yield and web-based SRP for HP (XL) cartridges versus its standard (A) cartridge counterparts.

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