HP Deskjet 5150 Ink Cartridges
Your HP Deskjet 5150 uses the HP 56 and 57 ink cartridges, ideal for everyday home documents and occasional photo printing. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this printer since Sep 2026. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance. Combining the 56 (C6656AA) black and 57 (C6657AA) colour cartridges in a bundle pack provides the most balanced replacement schedule for light domestic use.
Expected page output for HP 56 and 57 cartridges
Yield ratings for HP ink cartridges are measured according to ISO/IEC 24711 standards using standard coverage documents. Standard print jobs, such as black text pages, will achieve full page counts, while dense graphics or photo printing deplete tri-colour tanks much faster.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Standard | Black | 450 | $0.038 |
| 57 | Standard | Colour | 400 | $0.072 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Compatible cartridges.
Choosing compatible cartridges for your Deskjet 5150
Using compatible replacements is an economical way to maintain clear document quality without paying premium brand prices. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Read our genuine vs compatible cartridge guide to learn more about how quality tested alternatives compare.
Smart ordering and delivery options
If you print text documents regularly, keeping a spare 56 (C6656AA) black cartridge on hand ensures you never run out mid-job. For general household printing, choosing a multipack containing both the 56 (C6656AA) and 57 (C6657AA) cartridges delivers the lowest total cost. All compatible supplies are backed by our money-back guarantee, detailed in our returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, with fast dispatch from warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Browse our full range of HP ink cartridges to stock up today.
Buyer's Tip
Tri-colour cartridges like the 57 (C6657AA) contain three separate colour chambers in one physical unit. If you print heavy quantities of a single shade, such as yellow or cyan, that specific chamber will run empty first, requiring the entire cartridge to be replaced even if other colours remain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I print in black text if the 57 (C6657AA) colour cartridge is empty?
The HP Deskjet 5150 supports single-cartridge mode, allowing you to print basic black text using only the 56 (C6656AA) black cartridge if the colour cartridge runs out.
Why does the tri-colour cartridge run out faster than the black cartridge?
Standard text documents use monochrome ink almost exclusively, but graphics, web pages, and photos draw from all three colour wells in the 57 (C6657AA) cartridge simultaneously, exhausting combined dye levels much faster.
Do compatible 56 (C6656AA) cartridges come with integrated printheads?
Yes, both the 56 (C6656AA) and 57 (C6657AA) cartridge series feature built-in printheads on the cartridge body, meaning every replacement cartridge installs a fresh printhead mechanism into your printer.
