Which ink does the HP ENVY Photo 6255 use?
The HP ENVY Photo 6255 (inkjet, 2017) uses HP 64XL, HP 64.
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 Photo 6255 uses HP 64XL and HP 64 ink cartridges which come in black and tri-color varieties with standard and XL yield options. When choosing between standard and high-yield cartridges consider that standard cartridges print fewer pages but cost less per page in some cases. This printer can block the use of non-OEM cartridges via firmware so only genuine or compatible cartridges from authorized suppliers may be used.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 64XL | black | XL | 600 | $38.00 | 6.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 64XL | tri-color | XL | 415 | $40.00 | 9.6¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 64 | black | standard | 200 | $18.00 | 9.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 64 | tri-color | standard | 165 | $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.
The HP ENVY Photo 6255 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 ENVY Photo 6255 use?
The HP ENVY Photo 6255 uses HP 64 and HP 64XL.
Does the HP ENVY Photo 6255 use toner?
No. The HP ENVY Photo 6255 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 Photo 6255 toner, the part you want is HP 64 and HP 64XL.
Does the HP ENVY Photo 6255 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts HP 64XL. 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 Photo 6255, or will firmware block it?
HP prints the dynamic security notice on its own store page for the ENVY Photo 6255, so a compatible HP 64 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 Photo 6255 cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 165 pages (HP 64) to about 600 pages (HP 64XL), 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 Photo 6255?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the HP 64XL at about 6.3 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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- How to disable HP Dynamic Security and decline the firmware update safely
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