Which ink does the HP OfficeJet 8012 use?
The HP OfficeJet 8012 (inkjet, 2020) uses HP 910XL, HP 910.
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 8012 uses a range of HP 910XL and HP 910 cartridges for printing. If you're looking to save money per page, consider using high yield XL cartridges which offer around 825 pages per cartridge at a lower cost, such as the cyan magenta and yellow XL cartridges which all have similar costs. However, if you only need to print smaller quantities or prefer standard cartridges, HP also offers standard black cartridges with around 300 pages per unit.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 910XL | black | XL | 825 | $44.99 | 5.5¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 910XL | cyan | XL | 825 | $18.99 | 2.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 910XL | magenta | XL | 825 | $18.99 | 2.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 910XL | yellow | XL | 825 | $18.99 | 2.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 910 | black | standard | 300 | $24.99 | 8.3¢ | 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 OfficeJet 8012 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 8012 use?
The HP OfficeJet 8012 uses HP 910 and HP 910XL.
Does the HP OfficeJet 8012 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts HP 910XL. 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 8012, or will firmware block it?
Subject to HP Dynamic Security firmware that can block non-HP chips.
How many pages do the HP OfficeJet 8012 cartridges print?
Rated yields are the HP 910 at about 300 pages and the HP 910XL 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 8012?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the HP 910XL at about 2.3 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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