HP 30 & HP 31 Ink Bottles
HP 30 and HP 31 ink bottles supply your HP Smart Tank series printer with spill-free refills engineered for demanding office workloads. These genuine ink bottles maintain precise line definition and consistent colour balance across extended document production runs without fluid flow disruptions. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Printers Compatible with HP 30 & HP 31 Ink Bottles
Expected print output and bottle yields
HP 31 colour ink bottles are measured using ISO/IEC 24712 continuous printing test standards, yielding up to 8,000 pages per individual bottle. Actual page output varies based on document coverage density, printhead cleaning cycles, and graphic content frequency.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Standard | Cyan | 8,000 | $0.003 |
| 31 | Standard | Magenta | 8,000 | $0.003 |
| 31 | Standard | Yellow | 8,000 | $0.003 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Stocking and delivery options
If you print mainly text documents, maintain a spare Black bottle alongside your colour set to avoid unexpected downtime. If you print colour graphics or photos, monitoring cyan, magenta, and yellow fluid levels prevents uneven tint shifts during long print runs. View our Returns policy for complete guarantee details. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from our warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Explore our wider range of HP ink bottles for complete office printing solutions.
Pro Tip
Never let the ink reservoir drop below the minimum fill line on your Smart Tank window, as drawing air into the internal fluid tubes requires an extensive printhead cleaning cycle that consumes significant ink.
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Replace Just One Colour
Only one ink bottle empty? A single Genuine 31 Cyan ink bottle (from $23.71) lets you top up just that colour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I top up the ink tank before it is completely empty?
Yes, you can top up HP Smart Tank reservoirs at any time before the fluid drops below the minimum fill line. Refilling early prevents air locks from entering the internal printhead feed lines.
Why do cyan, magenta, and yellow ink levels deplete unevenly?
Colour depletion depends entirely on the visual content of your printed pages. Printing company logos, charts, or photo media drains specific primary shades faster than standard mixed document text.
How long can HP 31 ink bottles be stored once opened?
Unopened HP 31 bottles have a long shelf life, but once opened and resealed, ink should be poured into the printer reservoir within six months to prevent fluid viscosity changes.
Is HP 1VU26AA the same as HP 31 Cyan ink?
Yes, 1VU26AA is the official HP part code for the HP 31 Cyan ink bottle; both identifiers refer to the exact same continuous ink refill bottle.
