Which ink does the HP OfficeJet 6812 use?
The HP OfficeJet 6812 (inkjet, 2014) uses HP 934XL, HP 935XL, HP 934.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The HP OfficeJet 6812 uses HP ink cartridges which come in standard and XL sizes for black and XL sizes for cyan magenta and yellow. If you choose to buy high yield cartridges such as the 934XL or 935XL you can expect a higher page yield but also note that standard cartridges like the 934 are available if you prefer them. When it comes to buying ink for your HP OfficeJet 6812 compatible options should work since there is no firmware DRM on record.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 934XL | black | XL | 1000 | $38.00 | 3.8¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 935XL | cyan | XL | 825 | $14.00 | 1.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 935XL | magenta | XL | 825 | $14.00 | 1.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 935XL | yellow | XL | 825 | $14.00 | 1.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 934 | black | standard | 400 | $25.00 | 6.2¢ | 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 6812 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party ink should work. By list price its high-yield HP 935XL works out to about 1.7 cents per page, roughly 73% less than the 6.2 cents of the standard HP 934. 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 6812 use?
The HP OfficeJet 6812 uses HP 934, HP 934XL and HP 935XL.
Does the HP OfficeJet 6812 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts HP 934XL and HP 935XL. 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 6812, or will firmware block it?
The HP OfficeJet 6812 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 6812 cartridges print?
Rated yields are the HP 934 at about 400 pages, the HP 935XL at about 825 pages and the HP 934XL at about 1000 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 OfficeJet 6812?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the HP 935XL at about 1.7 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.