HP 970 & HP 971 Ink Cartridges
HP 970 and 971 series ink cartridges fit high-speed HP OfficeJet Pro X printers. Standard cartridges suit low-duty printing, while 970XL and 971XL high-yield variants deliver up to 9,200 pages in black and 6,600 pages in colour. Fully tested compatible cartridges offer substantial cost reductions for daily business operations. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Printers Compatible with HP 970 & HP 971 Ink Cartridges
Expected page output and replacement cycles
HP 970XL black cartridges yield 9,200 pages, while 971XL colour cartridges provide 6,600 pages under ISO/IEC 24711 testing standards. Standard 970 black produces 3,000 pages and 971 colour yields 2,500 pages. High-yield XL cartridges reduce per-page costs by over 30% during continuous high-volume office printing runs.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 970 | Standard | Black | 3,000 | $0.046 |
| 971 | Standard | Cyan | 2,500 | $0.057 |
| 971 | Standard | Magenta | 2,500 | $0.057 |
| 971 | Standard | Yellow | 2,500 | $0.057 |
| 970XL | High Yield | Black | 9,200 | $0.030 |
| 971XL | High Yield | Cyan | 6,600 | $0.041 |
| 971XL | High Yield | Magenta | 6,600 | $0.041 |
| 971XL | High Yield | Yellow | 6,600 | $0.041 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing between genuine and compatible cartridges
Compatible HP 970XL and 971XL cartridges deliver identical page yields and colour fastness at a fraction of the original price. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Review our genuine vs compatible guide for full performance benchmarks.
Best way to stock these cartridges
For heavy document printing, choosing 970XL black and 971XL colour cartridges eliminates frequent replacements during tight deadlines. High-yield bundle packs reduce admin re-ordering overheads. Compatible options include a money-back guarantee if they fail to meet your expectations, backed by our clear Returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. We dispatch daily from warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide to ensure prompt delivery nationwide. Order your HP ink cartridges today.
Pro Tip
Because HP OfficeJet Pro X printers utilise a stationary PageWide printhead array, running high-yield XL cartridges prevents printhead thermal stress and micro-fittings wear caused by frequent cartridge changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix standard 970/971 cartridges with 970XL/971XL high-yield cartridges?
Yes, standard and XL cartridges use identical physical dimensions and slot alignments. You can replace individual colours with 971XL high-yield cartridges as standard 971 cartridges run empty without replacing the entire set.
Why does the black 970XL cartridge run out at a different rate than 971XL colour cartridges?
OfficeJet Pro X printers use black ink for standard document text, while cyan, magenta, and yellow are consumed during colour graphics or combined to create composite dark tones. The 970XL black yields 9,200 pages, whereas 971XL colour cartridges yield 6,600 pages to account for standard text-heavy office workflows.
Do HP 970 and 971 cartridges contain pigment or dye ink?
All genuine and compatible 970 and 971 cartridges utilise pigment-based inks across all four colours. Pigment ink resists water, highlighter smudging, and fading on standard copy paper, which is critical for high-speed PageWide office output.
