HP 905 Ink and HP 905XL Ink Cartridges
The HP 905 standard ink and 905XL high-yield ink cartridges deliver consistent performance for HP OfficeJet Pro series printers. Available in individual CMYK standard colours, high-yield options, and budget-friendly compatibles, these cartridges keep office printing reliable and predictable. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Printers Compatible with HP 905 Ink and HP 905XL Ink Cartridges
Match Your Printing Habits to the Right HP 905 or HP 905XL Ink Cartridge Pack
If all your colours are running low, the 4-Pack 905 Genuine (from $91.38) covers every colour in one order.
Want longer between reorders? The 4-Pack 905XL Genuine (from $190.79) gives the same full-colour coverage with a higher page yield per cartridge and also qualifies for free delivery.
If only one colour has run dry, there's no need to replace the rest - a single Genuine 905 cartridge (from $20.10) is the lowest-cost way to keep printing.
Watching the budget? Compatible cartridges match the fit and yield of genuine ink at a lower price, from $12.51 for a single 905XL cartridge or 5-pack 905XL for $79.64.
For a high-volume office, buying in bulk cuts the cost per unit further - the 10-Pack 905XL Compatible (from $157.66) works out cheapest per cartridge, while the 8-Pack 905 Genuine (from $180.89) is the equivalent option if you'd rather stick with official ink. Both qualify for free delivery.
Real-world page output for HP 905 and 905XL
Standard HP 905 black cartridges (T6M01AA) yield 300 pages, while HP 905XL black (T6M17AA) delivers 825 pages. Standard colour cartridges yield 315 pages, compared to 825 pages from HP 905XL high-yield colour units. Page yields are measured using ISO/IEC 24711 standard testing protocols for continuous inkjet printing.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 905 | Standard | Black | 300 | $0.11 |
| 905 | Standard | Cyan | 315 | $0.064 |
| 905 | Standard | Magenta | 315 | $0.064 |
| 905 | Standard | Yellow | 315 | $0.064 |
| 905XL | High Yield | Black | 825 | $0.089 |
| 905XL | High Yield | Cyan | 825 | $0.049 |
| 905XL | High Yield | Magenta | 825 | $0.049 |
| 905XL | High Yield | Yellow | 825 | $0.049 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Cost advantages of compatible cartridges
Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Switching to compatible 905XL high-yield units lowers your print expenses from 8.9 cents down to 2.6 cents per page for black and from 4.9 cents down to 1.5 cents for colour. Review our genuine vs compatible cartridges guide for a complete breakdown.
Smart supply planning for OfficeJet Pro operations
Office environments running daily document workflows reduce cost per page by moving straight to 905XL high-yield cartridges or multi-pack bundles. If any compatible cartridge fails to perform as expected, it is fully covered by a replacement or refund under our standard returns policy.
Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. Orders ship directly from local distribution centres in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Explore our wide range of HP ink cartridges for all office printer models.
Expert Insight
OfficeJet Pro thermal inkjet printheads run automatic maintenance routines that consume minor amounts of cyan, magenta, and yellow ink even during pure black print jobs. Operating with near-empty colour cartridges forces frequent printhead cleaning cycles, which accelerates black ink consumption. Keeping 905XL colour cartridges installed ensures steady monochrome printing without artificial maintenance delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix standard HP 905 and high-yield HP 905XL cartridges in the same printer?
Yes. Standard HP 905 and high-yield HP 905XL cartridges share the same physical footprint and slot directly into identical carriage slots. You can replace individual individual CMYK units with XL versions as needed without causing errors.
Why do my HP 905 colour ink levels drop when I only print black text documents?
HP OfficeJet Pro printers perform periodic microscopic printhead maintenance using all four ink channels to prevent nozzle clogging and printhead damage. As a result, small quantities of colour ink are consumed even when printing exclusively in greyscale.
Will compatible HP 905XL cartridges continue working after dynamic security updates?
Compatible 905XL cartridges fitted with current microchips pass printer verification smoothly. To prevent future automated firmware updates from blocking third-party chip communication, you can disable automatic web updates directly on your printer settings panel.
