Which ink does the HP OfficeJet 6958 use?
The HP OfficeJet 6958 (inkjet, 2019) uses HP 902XL, HP 902.
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 6958 printer uses HP 902XL and 902 cartridges which are available in black, cyan, magenta and yellow colours with XL and standard yields. If you're looking for a cost-effective option consider purchasing high yield cartridges such as the XL versions of black, cyan, magenta and yellow ink which can print more pages per cartridge than their standard counterparts. However note that HP's firmware may block non-OEM ink cartridges from being used in this printer.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 902XL | black | XL | 825 | $38.00 | 4.6¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 902XL | cyan | XL | 825 | $30.00 | 3.6¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 902XL | magenta | XL | 825 | $30.00 | 3.6¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 902XL | yellow | XL | 825 | $30.00 | 3.6¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 902 | black | standard | 300 | $18.00 | 6.0¢ | 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 OfficeJet 6958 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 6958 use?
The HP OfficeJet 6958 uses HP 902 and HP 902XL.
Does the HP OfficeJet 6958 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts HP 902XL. 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 6958, or will firmware block it?
Subject to HP Dynamic Security firmware that can block non-HP chips.
How many pages do the HP OfficeJet 6958 cartridges print?
Rated yields are the HP 902 at about 300 pages and the HP 902XL at about 825 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 6958?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the HP 902XL at about 3.6 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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