Which ink does the HP DeskJet 2655 use?
The HP DeskJet 2655 (inkjet, 2017) uses HP 65XL, HP 65.
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 2655 printer uses HP 65XL and HP 65 ink cartridges which are available in black and tri-color versions with different page yields and costs. When choosing between standard and high yield cartridges consider that the XL version prints more pages but at a slightly higher cost per page. It is also worth noting that this printer can block non-OEM cartridges via firmware so only genuine or compatible HP 65XL and HP 65 cartridges will be accepted.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 65XL | black | XL | 300 | $36.99 | 12.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 65XL | tri-color | XL | 300 | $35.00 | 11.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 65 | black | standard | 120 | $19.99 | 16.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 65 | tri-color | standard | 100 | $19.00 | 19.0¢ | 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 2655 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.
Cheaper third-party options
- 4inkjets remanufactured for HP 65XL: $14.99
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Caution: may be blocked by HP firmware on some units.
Frequently asked questions
Which ink does the HP DeskJet 2655 use?
The HP DeskJet 2655 uses HP 65 and HP 65XL.
Does the HP DeskJet 2655 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts HP 65XL. 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 2655, or will firmware block it?
Subject to HP Dynamic Security firmware that can block non-HP chips.
How many pages do the HP DeskJet 2655 cartridges print?
Rated yields are the HP 65 at about 100 pages, the HP 65 at about 120 pages and the HP 65XL at about 300 pages. 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 2655?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the HP 65XL at about 11.7 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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