Which ink does the HP ENVY 5052 use?
The HP ENVY 5052 (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 ENVY 5052 uses HP ink cartridges which come in two yield sizes: standard and XL. If you want to print a lot of pages without frequently replacing your cartridges it may be worth choosing the XL version but this will depend on how often you use your printer. The printer's firmware can block non-OEM cartridges so if you're looking for alternative ink options make sure they are genuine HP products or compatible with the printer.
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 ENVY 5052 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 ENVY 5052 use?
The HP ENVY 5052 uses HP 65 and HP 65XL.
Does the HP ENVY 5052 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 ENVY 5052, or will firmware block it?
Subject to HP Dynamic Security firmware that can block non-HP chips.
How many pages do the HP ENVY 5052 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 ENVY 5052?
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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