Which ink does the HP OfficeJet Pro 6835 use?
The HP OfficeJet Pro 6835 (inkjet, 2015) 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 Pro 6835 uses HP cartridges which include black XL, cyan XL, magenta XL and yellow XL for high yield prints as well as a standard black cartridge. High yield cartridges have longer page yields but cost less per page than their standard counterparts. When purchasing ink for this printer consider the balance between upfront cost and long-term savings to decide whether genuine or compatible third-party cartridges are best for your needs.
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 6835 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 Pro 6835 use?
The HP OfficeJet Pro 6835 uses HP 934, HP 934XL and HP 935XL.
Does the HP OfficeJet Pro 6835 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 6835, or will firmware block it?
The HP OfficeJet Pro 6835 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 Pro 6835 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 6835?
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.