HP 74, 74XL, 75, 75XL Ink Cartridges
Keep your home office running with original and compatible HP 74, 74XL, 75, and 75XL ink cartridges. This series includes standard options alongside high-yield variants and bundle packs to lower your document overheads. Our 4.8 Google Star rating reflects our commitment to reliable supplies, ensuring clear text and vivid colour prints for everyday tasks.
How long these cartridges last in real use
HP evaluates the page yield of these inkjet cartridges using the comprehensive ISO/IEC 24711 measurement standard. Your actual delivery will vary depending on your document coverage, font sizes, and regular maintenance printhead cleaning cycles.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | Standard | Black | 220 | $0.21 |
| 75 | Standard | Colour | 170 | $0.36 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
What to know about compatible cartridges
Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Choosing our premium compatible options drastically cuts printing costs without risking your printer. You can read more about your consumer rights on our blog.
Best way to stock these cartridges
If you print mainly text documents, opting for the compatible 74XL black cartridge lowers your price-per-page to a fraction of the standard genuine alternative. Home users printing mixed photo media should choose the high-capacity 75XL colour variant to manage consumption balances effectively. Our compatible options are fully covered by a robust money-back guarantee, which is detailed on our returns policy page. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99 (conditions apply), with immediate dispatch handled across our national warehouse hubs in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Secure your replacement HP ink cartridges before your current ink alerts trigger a printer standstill.
Pro Tip
The HP 75 and 75XL colour systems utilise a composite tri-colour single-chamber construction. If you routinely print documents heavy in a single shade like cyan, that specific colour will deplete first and require you to replace the entire tri-colour unit even if the magenta and yellow reserves are completely full.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run a high-yield 74XL or 75XL cartridge alongside a standard 74 or 75 cartridge in the same printer?
Yes, these physical housing form factors are identical, allowing you to mix standard and XL capacities simultaneously. Combining a high-yield black with a standard colour cartridge is ideal if your daily output is heavily text-based.
Why does my printer show an "alignment failed" error after changing an old 74 or 75 cartridge?
These specific cartridges house an integrated printhead on the physical base. If the copper contact points have minor dust or oil transfers from your fingers during installation, the printer cannot communicate properly, requiring a clean with an alcohol wipe.
What causes my colour prints to look dull or missing shades even when the 75 cartridge shows ink remaining?
Because the tri-colour chamber shares a single printhead, infrequent use can cause micro-nozzles to clog with dried ink. Running an automated printhead clean from the software utility usually clears these microscopic blockages to restore proper liquid ink capillary flow.
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General FAQ
HP 74XL high yield black ink offers a page yield of 750 pages, which is nearly 3.5 times the page yield of the standard yield HP 75 black ink.
Genuine LC38 inks are available in bundle packs of 2, 3, 4 and 8. Compatible ink cartridges are available in packs of 8.
