Which ink does the HP ENVY 5055 use?
The HP ENVY 5055 (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 5055 uses HP ink cartridges which come in standard and XL versions for both black and tri-color ink. If you're looking to save money on ink costs, consider purchasing high yield (XL) cartridges which offer more pages per cartridge compared to their standard counterparts. However, be aware that the printer's firmware may block non-OEM cartridges from being used.
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 ENVY 5055 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 5055 use?
The HP ENVY 5055 uses HP 65 and HP 65XL.
Does the HP ENVY 5055 use toner?
No. The HP ENVY 5055 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 ENVY 5055 toner, the part you want is HP 65 and HP 65XL.
Does the HP ENVY 5055 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 5055, or will firmware block it?
HP prints the dynamic security notice on its own store page for the ENVY 5055, so a compatible HP 65 can stop working after a firmware update, and there is no HP firmware that takes the block off again. The wording here turns on electronic circuitry rather than a chip, so a cartridge rebuilt on unmodified HP circuitry is the version most likely to keep working.
How many pages do the HP ENVY 5055 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 5055?
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 ENVY 5055 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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