Which ink does the HP DeskJet 1255 use?
The HP DeskJet 1255 (inkjet, 2020) uses HP 67XL, HP 67.
Third-party cartridge risk: Medium a firmware update can start blocking non-OEM cartridges, so check before buying a large supply, or hold off on firmware updates.
The HP DeskJet 1255 uses various HP cartridges including black XL and standard models with a page yield of about 240 pages for the XL and about 120 pages for the standard. The printer also takes tri-color XL and standard cartridges with yields of about 200 pages for the XL and about 100 pages for the standard. When buying ink, consider whether you need high yield or standard capacity cartridges based on your printing needs.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 67XL | black | XL | 240 | $35.99 | 15.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 67XL | tri-color | XL | 200 | $36.99 | 18.5¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 67 | black | standard | 120 | $22.99 | 19.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 67 | tri-color | standard | 100 | $23.99 | 24.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
XL (high-yield) cartridges cost more upfront but lower the cost per page, which is better if you print a lot.
The HP DeskJet 1255 is on our firmware-lockout list, so a compatible or remanufactured cartridge can stop working after a printer update. The safe choice is genuine HP ink. If you want to try a compatible to save money, buy only from a seller that guarantees it works with this printer's current firmware, and keep the receipt.
Frequently asked questions
Which ink does the HP DeskJet 1255 use?
The HP DeskJet 1255 uses HP 67 and HP 67XL.
Does the HP DeskJet 1255 use toner?
No. The HP DeskJet 1255 is an inkjet, so it prints with liquid ink from a cartridge, not toner powder, and no toner cartridge fits it. If you were searching for DeskJet 1255 toner, the part you want is HP 67 and HP 67XL.
Does the HP DeskJet 1255 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts HP 67XL. A high-yield XL holds more ink and costs less per page, which is worth it if you print often.
Will third-party ink work in the HP DeskJet 1255, or will firmware block it?
Nothing HP publishes covers this model any more. There is no store page for the DeskJet 1255 and no mention of it in the remediation document, so the lockable status stands on what was published when the machine was current. Leave automatic updates off if you intend to keep buying a compatible HP 67.
How many pages do the HP DeskJet 1255 cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 100 pages (HP 67) to about 240 pages (HP 67XL), depending on the cartridge. Real-world yield depends on how much you print and how much ink each page uses.
What is the cheapest ink for the HP DeskJet 1255?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the HP 67XL at about 15.0 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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Last reviewed . Compiled by MyCartridgeFinder from manufacturer cartridge finders and retailer cross reference tables, then checked against this printer's database record. Cartridge numbers and yields come from that record, never from guesswork. See our methodology and data sources.