HP 955 Ink and HP 955XL Ink Cartridges
The HP 955 standard ink and 955XL high-yield ink cartridges keep high-volume HP OfficeJet Pro printers running without frequent interruption. Suitable for wide-format and fast document printing, these consumables come in individual CMYK standard, high-yield, and cost-effective compatible options. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Printers Compatible with HP 955 Ink and HP 955XL Ink Cartridges
Match Your Printing Habits to the Right HP 955 or HP 955XL Ink Cartridge Pack
If all your colours are running low, the 4-Pack 955 Genuine (from $170.14) covers every colour in one order and qualifies for free delivery.
Want longer between reorders? The 4-Pack 955XL Genuine (from $289.48) 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 955 cartridge (from $40.27) 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 $18.00 for a single 955XL cartridge or 5-pack 955XL for $88.86.
For a high-volume office, buying in bulk cuts the cost per unit further - the 10-Pack 955XL Compatible (from $175.84) works out cheapest per cartridge, while the 8-Pack 955 Genuine (from $336.81) is the equivalent option if you'd rather stick with official ink. Both qualify for free delivery.
Real-world page output for HP 955 and 955XL
Standard HP 955 black cartridges (L0S60AA) yield 1,000 pages, while HP 955XL black (L0S72AA) delivers 2,000 pages. Standard colour cartridges yield 700 pages, compared to 1,600 pages from HP 955XL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 955 | Standard | Black | 1,000 | $0.053 |
| 955 | Standard | Cyan | 700 | $0.058 |
| 955 | Standard | Magenta | 700 | $0.058 |
| 955 | Standard | Yellow | 700 | $0.058 |
| 955XL | High Yield | Black | 2,000 | $0.044 |
| 955XL | High Yield | Cyan | 1,600 | $0.043 |
| 955XL | High Yield | Magenta | 1,600 | $0.043 |
| 955XL | High Yield | Yellow | 1,600 | $0.043 |
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. Choosing compatible 955XL cartridges reduces print expenses from 4.4 cents down to 1 cent per page for black and from 4.3 cents down to 1.1 cents for colour. Review our genuine vs compatible cartridges guide for a complete breakdown.
Smart supply planning for OfficeJet Pro operations
Workgroups running heavy monochrome volume cut page costs by switching directly to 955XL high-yield cartridges. If a compatible cartridge fails to operate correctly, it is protected by a full 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
The HP OfficeJet Pro series relies on heavy automatic printhead servicing. If you print primarily in black, tiny amounts of cyan, magenta, and yellow ink are still consumed during self-maintenance to keep print nozzles clear. Installing 955XL high-yield colour cartridges prevents unexpected colour lockouts when running single-colour print runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I install a high-yield HP 955XL cartridge alongside a standard HP 955 cartridge?
Yes. Standard HP 955 and high-yield HP 955XL cartridges share identical external casing dimensions and fit into the exact same carriage slots. You can replace individual colours with XL units as they run out without causing mechanical or firmware conflicts.
Why does my printer report low colour ink when I only print black text?
HP OfficeJet Pro series printers perform periodic microscopic printhead purges using all four ink channels to prevent nozzle clogging and thermal printhead damage. Consequently, colour ink levels slowly drop over time even if your print driver is set strictly to greyscale.
Will compatible HP 955XL cartridges work with continuous Wi-Fi updates enabled?
Compatible 955XL cartridges supplied with current-generation microchips will pass printer authentication. However, disabling automatic background firmware updates on your HP OfficeJet Pro menu prevents automatic software patches from blocking third-party chip communication down the track.
