Which ink does the HP DeskJet 3772 use?
The HP DeskJet 3772 (inkjet, 2018) 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 3772 is a small, cheap printer with two cartridge slots, and it takes the HP 65 pair. Standard sizes are the ones to avoid: the HP 65 black gives 120 pages for $19.99 and the HP 65 tri-colour gives 100 pages for $22.99, which is 16.66 cents and 22.99 cents a page. That second figure is close to the worst running cost in our whole catalogue.
The XL versions bring it down to 12.33 cents for the black and 13.33 cents for the tri-colour, a saving of 26 percent and 42 percent. Buy the XL every time. What it does not do is make the machine cheap to run, and that is the part sellers leave out: at these rates, several hundred pages of ink costs more than plenty of printers do.
Our tracker lists this model as Dynamic Security capable. HP firmware can start refusing non HP chips, and since third party 65XL cartridges are the only route to a materially lower page cost here, that firmware setting is the one thing to change on the day you unbox it. Turn automatic updates off first.
The upside of a design this simple is that a new cartridge is also a new print head, because on the HP 65 the nozzles ride on the cartridge. Streaks and missing colours often clear by lifting the cartridge out, wiping the copper plate underneath with a soft cloth and a little water, drying it and clicking it firmly back in. If a cartridge prints nothing at all after that, the head on it has failed and no amount of cleaning from the printer menu will recover it.
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 | $39.99 | 13.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 65 | black | standard | 120 | $19.99 | 16.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 65 | tri-color | standard | 100 | $22.99 | 23.0¢ | 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 3772 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
link pending
Caution: may be blocked by HP firmware on some units.
Frequently asked questions
Which ink does the HP DeskJet 3772 use?
The HP DeskJet 3772 uses HP 65 and HP 65XL.
Does the HP DeskJet 3772 use toner?
No. The HP DeskJet 3772 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 3772 toner, the part you want is HP 65 and HP 65XL.
Does the HP DeskJet 3772 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 3772, or will firmware block it?
Nothing HP publishes covers this model any more. There is no store page for the DeskJet 3772 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 65.
How many pages do the HP DeskJet 3772 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 3772?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the HP 65XL at about 12.3 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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Guides for HP DeskJet 3772 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
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.