Which ink does the HP OfficeJet Pro 9018e use?

The HP OfficeJet Pro 9018e (inkjet, 2021) uses HP 962XL, HP 962.

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 9018e uses a range of HP ink cartridges including black XL and standard versions as well as cyan magenta and yellow XL cartridges. When considering which type to buy you may want to weigh up the higher page yield offered by the XL version against its slightly lower cost per page compared to the standard version. The printer is designed to use OEM cartridges but it's worth noting that using non-OEM cartridges may not be possible due to firmware restrictions.

Firmware DRM: Enrolled in HP+ which enforces original HP cartridges via Dynamic Security. See which printers block third-party ink →

Compatible cartridges

Cartridge	Color	Yield	Pages	OEM price	Cost/page
HP 962XL	black	XL	2000	$47.99	2.4¢	OEM · Amazon Compatible
HP 962XL	cyan	XL	1600	$37.99	2.4¢	OEM · Amazon Compatible
HP 962XL	magenta	XL	1600	$37.99	2.4¢	OEM · Amazon Compatible
HP 962XL	yellow	XL	1600	$37.99	2.4¢	OEM · Amazon Compatible
HP 962	black	standard	1000	$27.99	2.8¢	OEM · Amazon Compatible

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 9018e 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 9018e use?

The HP OfficeJet Pro 9018e uses HP 962 and HP 962XL.

Does the HP OfficeJet Pro 9018e take XL cartridges?

Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts HP 962XL. 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 9018e, or will firmware block it?

Enrolled in HP+ which enforces original HP cartridges via Dynamic Security.

How many pages do the HP OfficeJet Pro 9018e cartridges print?

Rated yields are the HP 962 at about 1000 pages, the HP 962XL at about 1600 pages and the HP 962XL 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 9018e?

By list price the lowest cost per page here is the HP 962XL at about 2.4 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.

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Last reviewed 9 August 2026. Compiled by MyCartridgeFinder from manufacturer cartridge finders and retailer cross reference tables, then checked against this printer's database record. Cartridge numbers and yields come from that record, never from guesswork. See our methodology and data sources.