Which ink does the HP OfficeJet Pro 8210 use?
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8210 (inkjet, 2016) uses HP 952XL, HP 952.
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 8210 uses inkjet cartridges from HP for printing. It accepts high-yield XL versions of the black and color cartridges which can print about 2000 pages in black and about 1600 pages in cyan, magenta and yellow ink. If you are looking to save money it may be worth considering compatible or standard yield options but keep in mind that some non-OEM cartridges may not work due to firmware DRM restrictions.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 952XL | black | XL | 2000 | $45.00 | 2.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 952XL | cyan | XL | 1600 | $38.00 | 2.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 952XL | magenta | XL | 1600 | $38.00 | 2.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 952XL | yellow | XL | 1600 | $38.00 | 2.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 952 | black | standard | 1000 | $28.00 | 2.8¢ | 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 8210 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 8210 use?
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8210 uses HP 952 and HP 952XL.
Does the HP OfficeJet Pro 8210 use toner?
No. The HP OfficeJet Pro 8210 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 8210 toner, the part you want is HP 952 and HP 952XL.
Does the HP OfficeJet Pro 8210 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts HP 952XL. 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 8210, or will firmware block it?
HP names the OfficeJet Pro 8210 in the support document listing the inkjets its cartridge blocking firmware reached, so a compatible HP 952 can be refused after an update. The removal firmware HP offers here is conditional: it disables dynamic security on units built before 1 December 2016 and leaves it running on anything newer, so check the build date before counting on it.
How many pages do the HP OfficeJet Pro 8210 cartridges print?
Rated yields are the HP 952 at about 1000 pages, the HP 952XL at about 1600 pages and the HP 952XL at about 2000 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 8210?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the HP 952XL at about 2.2 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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Guides for HP OfficeJet Pro 8210 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
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