Which ink does the HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 use?

The HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 (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 8710 uses HP ink cartridges which are available in standard and XL sizes. The high yield XL versions of black, cyan, magenta and yellow ink cartridges have a higher page capacity than their standard counterparts but cost less per page. If you're looking to save money, buying the XL version of the ink cartridge may be a good option.

Firmware DRM: The notice on HP's store page for the OfficeJet Pro 8710 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 952 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. See which printers block third-party ink →

Compatible cartridges

CartridgeColorYieldPagesOEM priceCost/page
HP 952XL black XL2000 $45.00 2.2¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
HP 952XL cyan XL1600 $38.00 2.4¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
HP 952XL magenta XL1600 $38.00 2.4¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
HP 952XL yellow XL1600 $38.00 2.4¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
HP 952 black standard1000 $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.

Our pick: genuine OEM is the safer bet

The HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 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 8710 use?

The HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 uses HP 952 and HP 952XL.

Does the HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 use toner?

No. The HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 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 8710 toner, the part you want is HP 952 and HP 952XL.

Does the HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 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 8710, or will firmware block it?

The notice on HP's store page for the OfficeJet Pro 8710 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 952 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 8710 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 8710?

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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