Which ink does the HP OfficeJet 5255 use?
The HP OfficeJet 5255 (inkjet, 2018) uses HP 63XL, HP 63.
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 OfficeJet 5255 uses HP 63XL and HP 63 ink cartridges. If you need to print a lot of documents, consider purchasing high yield XL cartridges which have a longer page yield than standard cartridges. Compatible ink is the riskier choice here. HP's own store page for the OfficeJet 5255 lists it as a dynamic security enabled printer and says it is meant to work only with cartridges carrying new or reused HP circuitry, so a compatible 63 can be refused after a firmware update. The 5255 also arrived too late for the remediation list HP published for its older OfficeJets, so there is no HP firmware that takes the block back off. Turn automatic firmware updates off before you fit a compatible.
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 5255 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 OfficeJet 5255 use?
The HP OfficeJet 5255 uses HP 63 and HP 63XL.
Does the HP OfficeJet 5255 use toner?
No. The HP OfficeJet 5255 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 OfficeJet 5255 toner, the part you want is HP 63 and HP 63XL.
Does the HP OfficeJet 5255 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 5255, or will firmware block it?
HP's store page for the OfficeJet 5255 lists it as a dynamic security enabled printer and says it is intended to work only with cartridges carrying new or reused HP circuitry. HP publishes no firmware that removes the block on this model.
How many pages do the HP OfficeJet 5255 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 5255?
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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Guides for HP OfficeJet 5255 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
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.