Which ink does the HP PhotoSmart C4680 use?
The HP PhotoSmart C4680 (inkjet, 2009) uses HP 60XL, HP 60.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The HP PhotoSmart C4680 uses HP 60XL and HP 60 ink cartridges which come in black and tri-color versions with different page yields for standard and XL models. If you want to save money on ink costs over time, consider purchasing high-yield XL cartridges such as the HP 60XL black or tri-color options. When buying these cartridges, whether genuine or compatible is up to personal preference but neither option has any firmware DRM restrictions on record.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 60XL | black | XL | 600 | $35.00 | 5.8¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 60XL | tri-color | XL | 415 | $38.00 | 9.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 60 | black | standard | 200 | $15.00 | 7.5¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 60 | tri-color | standard | 165 | $20.00 | 12.1¢ | 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 PhotoSmart C4680 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party ink should work. By list price its high-yield HP 60XL works out to about 5.8 cents per page, roughly 22% less than the 7.5 cents of the standard HP 60. If you print often the high-yield cartridge is the better value, and a well-reviewed compatible version lowers the cost further.
Frequently asked questions
Which ink does the HP PhotoSmart C4680 use?
The HP PhotoSmart C4680 uses HP 60 and HP 60XL.
Does the HP PhotoSmart C4680 take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts HP 60XL. 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 PhotoSmart C4680, or will firmware block it?
The HP PhotoSmart C4680 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work. Firmware can change with an update, so it is worth checking before buying a large supply.
How many pages do the HP PhotoSmart C4680 cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 165 pages (HP 60) to about 600 pages (HP 60XL), depending on the cartridge. Real-world yield depends on how much you print and how much ink each page uses.
What is the cheapest ink for the HP PhotoSmart C4680?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the HP 60XL at about 5.8 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
Last reviewed . 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.