Which ink does the HP OfficeJet Pro 8730 use?
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8730 (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 8730 uses HP 952XL and HP 952 ink cartridges which are available in black as well as cyan magenta and yellow XL versions for high page yields of about 2000 pages or 1600 pages respectively. For standard black cartridges a lower yield option is also available with about 1000 pages. It's worth considering the trade off between genuine OEM HP cartridges and compatible alternatives when making your purchase.
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 8730 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 8730 use?
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8730 uses HP 952 and HP 952XL.
Does the HP OfficeJet Pro 8730 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 8730, or will firmware block it?
Subject to HP Dynamic Security firmware that can block non-HP chips.
How many pages do the HP OfficeJet Pro 8730 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 8730?
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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