Which ink does the HP OfficeJet Pro 6968 use?
The HP OfficeJet Pro 6968 (inkjet, 2016) 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 Pro 6968 uses HP 902XL and HP 902 cartridges for printing. When choosing ink for this printer it is worth considering that high yield XL versions of the black cartridge have a longer page life than standard versions but are more expensive per page. If you want to save money on your initial purchase, buying standard version cartridges may be a good option but keep in mind they will need replacing more often.
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 Pro 6968 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 6968 use?
The HP OfficeJet Pro 6968 uses HP 902 and HP 902XL.
Does the HP OfficeJet Pro 6968 use toner?
No. The HP OfficeJet Pro 6968 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 6968 toner, the part you want is HP 902 and HP 902XL.
Does the HP OfficeJet Pro 6968 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 Pro 6968, or will firmware block it?
The notice on HP's store page for the OfficeJet Pro 6968 is the early version, from before HP started saying outright that future updates would block cartridges that had been working. It still means a compatible HP 902 can be refused, and HP offers no firmware to undo it on this model. Cartridges rebuilt on a genuine HP chip are the exception HP names.
How many pages do the HP OfficeJet Pro 6968 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 Pro 6968?
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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Guides for HP OfficeJet Pro 6968 owners
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- 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
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