Which ink does the HP OfficeJet 4650 use?
The HP OfficeJet 4650 (inkjet, 2016) uses HP 63XL, HP 63.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The HP OfficeJet 4650 uses HP 63XL and HP 63 ink cartridges for printing. If you want to print a lot of pages without frequently replacing your ink, consider using the high-yield XL versions which are available in black and tri-color. When choosing between standard and high-yield cartridges, keep in mind that the standard version has a lower page yield than the XL version but may be more cost-effective for occasional use.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 63XL | black | XL | 480 | $37.00 | 7.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 63XL | tri-color | XL | 330 | $40.00 | 12.1¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 63 | black | standard | 190 | $19.00 | 10.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 63 | tri-color | standard | 165 | $23.00 | 13.9¢ | 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 OfficeJet 4650 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party ink should work. By list price its high-yield HP 63XL works out to about 7.7 cents per page, roughly 23% less than the 10.0 cents of the standard HP 63. 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 OfficeJet 4650 use?
The HP OfficeJet 4650 uses HP 63 and HP 63XL.
Does the HP OfficeJet 4650 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts HP 63XL. 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 OfficeJet 4650, or will firmware block it?
The HP OfficeJet 4650 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 OfficeJet 4650 cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 165 pages (HP 63) to about 480 pages (HP 63XL), 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 OfficeJet 4650?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the HP 63XL at about 7.7 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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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.