HP Officejet 4255 Ink Cartridges
Your HP Officejet 4255 uses the HP 56 & HP 57 ink cartridge series, a dependable dual-cartridge printer configuration engineered to deliver exceptionally clear text records, vibrant colour printouts, and crisp everyday document designs. Backed by our 4.8 Google rating, we are dedicated to supplying replacements that guarantee exact liquid flow and immaculate background execution. We have been providing reliable replacement alternatives for this specific setup since Jun 2026, helping home offices, busy households, and small operational hubs maintain a steady, high-efficiency printing workflow.
Page yield expectations and heavy printing lifecycles
Maintaining high workplace productivity requires transparent oversight over inventory stock levels and individual cartridge capacities. HP establishes expected page yield lifespans for the HP 56 black (C6656AA), HP 57 tri-colour (C6657AA), HP 27 black (C8727AA), and HP 28 tri-colour (C8728AA) configurations using standardised manufacturer coverage metrics, which track continuous liquid ink consumption across uniform layout graphics. Review the detailed product options below to assess print capacities before completing your purchase.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Standard | Black | 220 | $0.091 |
| 56 | Standard | Black | 450 | $0.038 |
| 28 | Standard | Colour | 190 | $0.100 |
| 57 | Standard | Colour | 400 | $0.072 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Compatible cartridges.
Genuine and premium compatible replacement ink cartridges
Lowering ongoing commercial or home printing expenses is straightforward when keeping your setup outfitted with high-performance replacement options. Utilising authentic factory-certified original equipment manufacturer (OEM) supplies or premium compatible alternative cartridges ensures total configuration compatibility and uninterrupted up-time. These durable ink cartridges match original structural locks, precise internal nozzle pressures, and dense coverage, ensuring your critical business reports, legal documentation, and administrative manifests retain an entirely professional presentation. Discover more about managing your supply choices by reading our genuine vs compatible cartridges guide.
Best ways to manage your print supply
When your daily schedule involves heavy administrative document production, educational modules, or high-volume report sets, shopping for full multi-packs or keeping a backup set of individual ink colours provides the most secure protection against unexpected downtime during critical deadlines. Every original or premium third-party replacement ink tank is backed by full warranty cover, giving total financial peace of mind to procurement teams. Free shipping applies to all transactions exceeding $99 (conditions apply). To facilitate rapid logistics nationwide, we dispatch packages directly from regional distribution centres across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. Browse our complete range of HP ink cartridges and home office supplies to restock your team.
Pro Tip
The HP Officejet 4255 features a dynamic dual-cartridge carriage that can accommodate both the standard HP 56/57 series and the lower-capacity HP 27/28 series. For the lowest operating cost per page during heavy document cycles, always choose the higher-capacity HP 56 black and HP 57 colour tanks, and run a quick alignment calibration from your desktop whenever alternating between cartridge families.
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the operational difference between the HP 56/57 and HP 27/28 cartridge options?
The core difference lies in the internal ink volume and resulting page yield. The HP 56 (black) and HP 57 (colour) are standard high-capacity modules yielding 450 and 400 pages respectively, whereas the HP 27 and HP 28 are budget-focused, lower-capacity versions providing 220 black and 190 colour pages for light, occasional printing.
Will using alternative compatible HP 56 or 57 ink units void my printer's structural warranty?
No, utilising matching premium compatible replacements does not affect or alter your statutory printer protections under Australian consumer law. Our premium alternative ink units are explicitly manufactured to replicate original physical layouts, ensuring they slide smoothly into the print carriage without any mechanical risk.
What is an HP tri-colour ink cartridge and how does its consumption work?
The HP 57 and HP 28 cartridges are single physical casings containing three separate internal fluid chambers filled with cyan, magenta, and yellow ink. Because these internal chambers feed out through a single integrated micro-nozzle plate, the entire tri-colour tank will eventually require replacement once any one of the three internal colour reserves is fully depleted.
