Which ink does the HP OfficeJet Pro 6830 use?
The HP OfficeJet Pro 6830 (inkjet, 2014) uses HP 934XL, HP 935XL, HP 934.
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 Pro 6830 uses ink cartridges from HP for printing. You can choose between standard or high yield black ink and XL cyan magenta and yellow ink cartridges which have a lower cost per page compared to their standard counterparts. Third party cartridges are not a safe assumption on this one. HP names the OfficeJet Pro 6830 among the models its cartridge blocking firmware reached, so a compatible 934 or 935 can stop working after an update. The store page for the 6830 carries no such notice, which tells you something about this generation: the product page is not where the lock shows up. HP does publish firmware that removes the block here, on every unit regardless of build date.
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 Pro 6830 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 Pro 6830 use?
The HP OfficeJet Pro 6830 uses HP 934, HP 934XL and HP 935XL.
Does the HP OfficeJet Pro 6830 use toner?
No. The HP OfficeJet Pro 6830 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 Pro 6830 toner, the part you want is HP 934, HP 934XL and HP 935XL.
Does the HP OfficeJet Pro 6830 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 Pro 6830, or will firmware block it?
HP names the OfficeJet Pro 6830 in the support document listing the inkjets its cartridge blocking firmware reached, so a compatible cartridge can be refused after an update. HP publishes firmware that removes the block on every unit whatever its date of manufacture. The store page for this model carries no notice, so its age is not a safe signal.
How many pages do the HP OfficeJet Pro 6830 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 Pro 6830?
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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Guides for HP OfficeJet Pro 6830 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.