HP 915, 915XL Ink Cartridges
HP OfficeJet printers utilising the 915 cartridge series operate on an individual four-colour ink system, requiring separate black, cyan, magenta, and yellow cartridges. Users can choose between standard 915 cartridges for small workloads and high-yield 915XL variants for heavier print volumes. Third-party compatible options are also available alongside original replacements, providing lower upfront operational costs while maintaining the precise physical sizing and chip compatibility required by the printer's delivery mechanism.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Page yield metrics for the HP 915 series follow international ISO/IEC 24711 standards for inkjet printing, based on continuous printing under five per cent page coverage. Standard 915 black cartridges yield up to 300 pages, while individual colours produce 315 pages. Moving to high-yield 915XL cartridges increases the output significantly to 825 pages for both black and colour tanks. In small business settings, text-heavy text documents consume black ink at a much higher rate, making the 915XL black an essential choice to match the physical depletion pattern of the separate colour tanks.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 915 | Standard | Black | 300 | $0.10 |
| 915 | Standard | Cyan | 315 | $0.061 |
| 915 | Standard | Magenta | 315 | $0.061 |
| 915 | Standard | Yellow | 315 | $0.061 |
| 915XL | High Yield | Black | 825 | $0.085 |
| 915XL | High Yield | Cyan | 825 | $0.046 |
| 915XL | High Yield | Magenta | 825 | $0.046 |
| 915XL | High Yield | Yellow | 825 | $0.046 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Genuine vs compatible cartridges
Choosing between options depends on operational volume. Compatible third-party replacements offer a lower expenditure per page and match the 825-page yield of original high-yield tanks. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. This legal protection ensures your printer hardware remains fully covered regardless of whether you install a genuine or non-genuine ink tank.
Choosing the right cartridge setup
Small business environments printing regular documents achieve the lowest running costs by avoiding standard-capacity single tanks. Selecting a 4-pack or 8-pack bundle lowers the price per cartridge compared to individual purchases. If you prefer third-party options for budget reasons, they carry a full money-back guarantee to protect against initial chip errors.
Orders are dispatched from local warehouses located across Australia in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth to ensure minimal transit downtime. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99 (conditions apply). To safeguard your purchase, review our comprehensive Returns policy. To view full options for this brand, check the HP ink cartridgescatalogue page.
Pro Tip
Always disable automated firmware updates on your networked HP OfficeJet printer. HP frequently deploys software updates that rewrite chip authentication data, which can block third-party compatible chips from being recognized even if they previously functioned perfectly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix a genuine 915 black cartridge with compatible 915XL colour cartridges?
Yes, the printer's microchip system tracks individual cartridge slots independently, allowing you to run a mixture of genuine and compatible ink tanks simultaneously without triggering system errors.
Why does my colour ink deplete when I only print monochrome text documents?
HP OfficeJet printers execute periodic automatic printhead cleaning cycles to prevent the microscopic print nozzles from drying out. This maintenance routine draws small amounts of ink from all four individual colour cartridges, regardless of what you print.
What is the physical size difference between a 915 standard and a 915XL cartridge?
The external plastic shell dimensions are completely identical, ensuring that the 915XL cartridge fits into the exact same guide rails and locking mechanism inside the printer; the high-yield version simply contains a larger internal ink reservoir.
