Which ink does the HP ENVY 4500 use?

The HP ENVY 4500 (inkjet, 2013) uses HP 61XL, HP 61.

Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.

The HP ENVY 4500 uses HP ink cartridges including black and tri-color XL versions which have a higher page yield compared to standard sizes. When choosing between standard and high-yield options consider that standard black cartridges print around 190 pages while XL ones print about 480 pages. For compatible or genuine cartridges the printer's firmware does not appear to impose any restrictions on third-party ink usage.

Compatible cartridges

CartridgeColorYieldPagesOEM priceCost/page
HP 61XL black XL480 $35.00 7.3¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
HP 61XL tri-color XL330 $38.00 11.5¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
HP 61 black standard190 $18.00 9.5¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
HP 61 tri-color standard165 $22.00 13.3¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible

XL (high-yield) cartridges cost more upfront but lower the cost per page, which is better if you print a lot.

Our pick: the high-yield HP 61XL is the best value

The HP ENVY 4500 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party ink should work. By list price its high-yield HP 61XL works out to about 7.3 cents per page, roughly 23% less than the 9.5 cents of the standard HP 61. If you print often the high-yield cartridge is the better value, and a well-reviewed compatible version lowers the cost further.

Frequently asked questions

Which ink does the HP ENVY 4500 use?

The HP ENVY 4500 uses HP 61 and HP 61XL.

Does the HP ENVY 4500 take XL cartridges?

Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts HP 61XL. 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 ENVY 4500, or will firmware block it?

The HP ENVY 4500 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work. Firmware can change with an update, so it is worth checking before buying a large supply.

How many pages do the HP ENVY 4500 cartridges print?

Rated yields run from about 165 pages (HP 61) to about 480 pages (HP 61XL), 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 ENVY 4500?

By list price the lowest cost per page here is the HP 61XL at about 7.3 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.

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