HP 61 black · standard
HP 61 is a HP black standard cartridge rated at ~190 pages (9.5¢/page at $18.00).
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The HP 61 is a standard black ink cartridge designed for use with certain printers. It can be used with five different models including the DeskJet and ENVY series of printers. If you print frequently it may be worth considering compatible alternatives to genuine cartridges which offer similar yields at a lower cost per page.
Printers that use HP 61
Frequently asked questions
Which printers use the HP 61?
5 printers in our database use the HP 61, including the HP DeskJet 1010, HP DeskJet 2540, HP ENVY 4500 and HP ENVY 5530, plus 1 more.
Is the HP 61 a standard or high-yield cartridge?
The HP 61 is a standard-yield cartridge. Where a range also offers a high-yield XL version, it costs more upfront but prints more pages for a lower cost per page.
How many pages does the HP 61 print?
The HP 61 is rated at about 190 pages. Actual yield varies with how much of each page you print.
What does the HP 61 cost per page?
At a list price of $18.00 and about 190 pages, the HP 61 works out to roughly 9.5 cents per page. A reliable compatible can cost noticeably less.
Are compatible or remanufactured versions of the HP 61 safe to use?
Compatible and remanufactured cartridges are third-party alternatives to the HP 61 that usually cost much less. Most work well, though quality varies by seller. If your printer can receive firmware updates that block non-OEM ink, check that printer's page first.
Related cartridges
Other colors and standard or high-yield versions used in the same printers.
Guides worth reading before you buy
- Is the XL cartridge actually cheaper? 31 pairs priced off the makers' own stores
- Page yield explained: what ISO 24711 measures, and why you get fewer pages than the box says
- Does HP block third-party ink? Yes, and here is how Dynamic Security works
- HP ink cartridge compatibility chart: which printers use which cartridge number
- HP cartridge not recognized: how to fix it, and how to tell it apart from a firmware block
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