Which ink does the HP DeskJet 2755e use?
The HP DeskJet 2755e (inkjet, 2021) 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 2755e is a two cartridge printer. It takes the HP 67 black and the HP 67 tri-color, with an HP 67XL version of each, and that pair covers everything the machine prints. It was one of the cheapest printers HP sold, and the cartridges are priced accordingly.
The XL is the right buy on both sides here, and the level is the problem rather than the choice. The standard HP 67 black is rated at 120 pages and lists at $22.99, which is 19.16c a page. The 67XL black is 240 pages for $35.99, or 15.00c, about 22 percent less. The colour side does the same: the 67XL tri-color is 200 pages for $36.99, 18.50c against 23.99c for the standard. A page of each costs 43.15 cents on standards and 33.49 cents on XLs. Even at the better figure this is one of the most expensive machines to feed that we list.
The 2755e is on our firmware lockout list, and it carries HP's two overlapping restrictions. Dynamic Security firmware can start refusing cartridges with non HP chips, and if the printer was set up in HP+ mode it requires genuine HP cartridges for as long as it stays enrolled, which is a condition of the HP+ programme rather than a setting you can switch off later. If you plan to run compatible 67 cartridges, buy from a seller who states current firmware compatibility and turn automatic updates off in the printer's settings first.
Both HP 67 cartridges carry their own print head, which is the copper strip on the underside. When a colour dies, the clogged head goes in the bin along with the cartridge, so the fault does not follow you to the next one. It also means long gaps between jobs cost you ink. On a cartridge rated for 120 pages, the nozzles can dry out while there is still plenty left inside. Blot the strip on a damp lint free cloth before you write the cartridge off.
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 2755e 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 2755e use?
The HP DeskJet 2755e uses HP 67 and HP 67XL.
Does the HP DeskJet 2755e use toner?
No. The HP DeskJet 2755e 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 2755e toner, the part you want is HP 67 and HP 67XL.
Does the HP DeskJet 2755e 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 2755e, or will firmware block it?
Whoever set this printer up decided its ink policy. Accepting HP+ at setup, which is what the DeskJet 2755e is sold to do, commits the machine to Original HP ink for as long as you own it, and there is no later screen to change your mind on. HP also prints the dynamic security notice for this model in its electronic circuitry wording, so a compatible HP 67 is refused on contract before firmware even comes into it.
How many pages do the HP DeskJet 2755e 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 2755e?
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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Guides for HP DeskJet 2755e owners
- Printer will not print black because a colour cartridge is empty: what to do
- Why did my printer stop accepting compatible ink after a firmware update?
- Is the XL cartridge actually cheaper? 31 pairs priced off the makers' own stores
- How to disable HP Dynamic Security and decline the firmware update safely
- Setup cartridges: why a new printer runs out of ink so fast, and what the first refill costs
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