HP 915 & HP 915XL Ink Cartridges
HP 915 and high-yield HP 915XL ink cartridges keep your HP OfficeJet 8010 or 8020 series printer running for everyday office work. Opting for high-yield XL cartridges or multi-packs cuts your cost per page, while our compatible options offer solid savings with sharp document quality. Backed by our 4.8 Google Star rating, you can rely on dependable print performance every time.
Understanding HP 915 page yields and output
Standard HP 915 black cartridges print around 300 pages, and standard colour cartridges deliver 315 pages. Moving to 915XL cartridges lifts yield to 825 pages per colour cartridge. These page yields follow ISO/IEC 24711 standard testing for continuous printing.
| 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.
Using compatible HP 915XL cartridges
Compatible HP 915XL ink cartridges offer a budget-friendly option when printing in larger volumes. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges will not void your printer warranty. Take a look at our guide to genuine vs compatible cartridges to see which choice suits your setup best.
Selecting cartridge options and shipping details
For routine document printing, a 915XL black cartridge gives you the most economical output. If you frequently print colour presentations, picking up a value multi-pack keeps overall costs down. Compatible cartridges come backed by a money-back guarantee under our standard Returns policy. Orders over $99 qualify for free delivery, dispatched quickly from local warehouses across Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. You can also view our full range of HP ink cartridges for other printer models.
Pro Tip
You only need to replace whichever individual colour cartridge has run out. However, fitting a fresh set of 915XL cartridges all at once helps maintain even ink usage across your black, cyan, magenta, and yellow tanks.
Match Your Printing Habits to the Right HP 915 or HP 915XL Ink Cartridge Pack
If all your colours are running low, the 4-Pack 915 Genuine (from $87.13) covers every colour in one order.
Want longer between reorders? The 4-Pack 915XL Genuine (from $179.71) 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 915 cartridge (from $19.17) 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 $17.46 for a single 915XL cartridge or 5-pack 915XL for $106.12 (free delivery).
For a high-volume office, buying in bulk cuts the cost per unit further - the 10-Pack 915XL Compatible (from $210.07) works out cheapest per cartridge, while the 8-Pack 915 Genuine (from $172.49) is the equivalent option if you'd rather stick with official ink. Both qualify for free delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix standard HP 915 and HP 915XL cartridges in the same printer?
Yes, you can run standard HP 915 and high-yield HP 915XL cartridges together in the same machine. For instance, putting an XL black cartridge alongside standard cyan, magenta, and yellow cartridges works seamlessly.
Why do 915XL colour cartridges print more pages than standard 915 cartridges if they are the same physical size?
While 915XL cartridges share identical outer dimensions to fit the print carriage, they hold a larger internal reservoir and denser sponge filling to store extra ink.
Do HP 915 cartridges contain integrated printheads?
No, HP OfficeJet 8010 and 8020 series printers rely on a built-in printhead. HP 915 cartridges function simply as ink tanks supplying liquid to the printing mechanism.
Is HP 915 XL the same as 915XL?
Yes, HP 915 XL and 915XL are the identical high-yield cartridge. The extra space is just a spacing variation on product labels and search terms.
