HP OfficeJet Pro 6970 Ink Cartridges
Your HP OfficeJet Pro 6970 printer uses the HP 905 ink cartridge series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this printer since Sep 2016. Built for small office productivity, this colour inkjet printer handles high-volume document workflows efficiently. Replacing standard 905 Black (T6M01AA) cartridges with high-yield 905XL Black (T6M17AA) options drastically reduces per-page costs during heavy print runs. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected page output and yield efficiency
Page yields for HP 905 cartridges are measured under ISO/IEC 24711 testing standards. In small business settings with regular black text output, upgrading to high-yield XL options maximises print capacity while decreasing cartridge replacement frequency.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 905 | Standard | Black | 300 | $0.11 |
| 905 | Standard | Cyan | 315 | $0.064 |
| 905 | Standard | Magenta | 315 | $0.064 |
| 905 | Standard | Yellow | 315 | $0.064 |
| 905XL | High Yield | Black | 825 | $0.089 |
| 905XL | High Yield | Cyan | 825 | $0.049 |
| 905XL | High Yield | Magenta | 825 | $0.049 |
| 905XL | High Yield | Yellow | 825 | $0.049 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Smart purchasing strategies for your office
For offices generating primarily text documents, choosing 905XL Black (T6M17AA) provides the best overall economy. If you produce presentations or reports, multi-packs containing 905XL Cyan (T6M05AA), Magenta (T6M09AA), and Yellow (T6M13AA) streamline restocks. All purchases of genuine HP ink cartridges are covered by our flexible returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from our local dispatch centres in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.
Pro Tip: Managing colour ink depletion
If your business frequently prints black text with small colour logos, individual colour cartridges will deplete at uneven rates; buying individual 905XL colour cartridges as needed avoids wasting unused ink in multi-packs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix standard HP 905 and high-yield HP 905XL cartridges in the HP OfficeJet Pro 6970?
Yes, you can install standard HP 905 and high-yield HP 905XL cartridges together in the same printer. For example, using a 905XL Black (T6M17AA) cartridge alongside standard 905 Cyan (T6L89AA), Magenta (T6L93AA), and Yellow (T6L97AA) cartridges works seamlessly without affecting performance.
What happens if one colour cartridge runs completely out of ink?
The HP OfficeJet Pro 6970 requires all four individual cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) to have usable ink levels to protect the permanent printhead. If one colour runs dry, printing will pause until that specific cartridge is replaced.
Are HP 905XL cartridges physically larger than standard HP 905 cartridges?
No, HP 905XL cartridges share identical external dimensions with standard 905 cartridges and fit into the exact same slots inside the printer. The XL variation simply holds a larger volume of ink.
