Which ink does the HP OfficeJet Pro 8740 use?
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8740 (inkjet, 2016) uses HP 952XL, HP 952.
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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 usually cost more upfront but lower the cost-per-page — better if you print often.