Which ink does the HP OfficeJet Pro 8020 use?

The HP OfficeJet Pro 8020 (inkjet, 2019) 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 Pro 8020 uses HP ink cartridges which come in standard and XL sizes with varying page yields for each color. For high-quality printing at a lower cost per page, consider purchasing the XL versions of black and color cartridges as they offer more pages than their standard counterparts. However due to firmware DRM it is recommended to purchase genuine or compatible cartridges from authorized suppliers to ensure compatibility and functionality.

Firmware DRM: Dynamic Security model; HP 910/910XL family. See which printers block third-party ink →

Compatible cartridges

CartridgeColorYieldPagesOEM priceCost/page
HP 910XL black XL825 $44.99 5.5¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
HP 910XL cyan XL825 $18.99 2.3¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
HP 910XL magenta XL825 $18.99 2.3¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
HP 910XL yellow XL825 $18.99 2.3¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
HP 910 black standard300 $24.99 8.3¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
HP 910 cyan standard315 $13.99 4.4¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
HP 910 magenta standard315 $13.99 4.4¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
HP 910 yellow standard315 $13.99 4.4¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible

XL (high-yield) cartridges cost more upfront but lower the cost per page, which is better if you print a lot.

Our pick: genuine OEM is the safer bet

The HP OfficeJet Pro 8020 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 8020 use?

The HP OfficeJet Pro 8020 uses HP 910 and HP 910XL.

Does the HP OfficeJet Pro 8020 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 Pro 8020, or will firmware block it?

Dynamic Security model; HP 910/910XL family.

How many pages do the HP OfficeJet Pro 8020 cartridges print?

Rated yields are the HP 910 at about 300 pages, the HP 910 at about 315 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 Pro 8020?

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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