HP PageWide Enterprise Color 556dn 556xh Ink Cartridges
Shop ink cartridges for your HP PageWide Enterprise Color 556dn and 556xh printers, which use the HP 981A and 981X ink cartridge series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for these high-speed office printers since Feb 2017. Upgrading from standard 981A (J3M71A) black supplies to high-yield 981X (L0R12A) cartridges significantly reduces per-page expenses during heavy print runs. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Page yields for HP 981A and 981X ink cartridges are measured using ISO/IEC 24711 standard testing methods. High-yield 981X cartridges deliver up to 11,000 black and 10,000 colour pages, reducing physical replacements in demanding office environments.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 981A | Standard | Black | 6,000 | $0.024 |
| 981X | High Yield | Black | 11,000 | $0.016 |
| 981X | High Yield | Cyan | 10,000 | $0.024 |
| 981X | High Yield | Magenta | 10,000 | $0.024 |
| 981X | High Yield | Yellow | 10,000 | $0.024 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing the right cartridge setup
If you print mostly standard office text and invoices, high-yield 981X (L0R12A) black cartridges maximize print volumes before requiring replacement. For colour-heavy reports and presentation decks, opting for high-yield 981X cyan (L0R09A), magenta (L0R10A), and yellow (L0R11A) ensures uninterrupted workflow. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. All orders ship directly from our Australian dispatch hubs in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Stock up today on genuine HP ink cartridges with total peace of mind under our clear returns policy.
Pro Tip
High-yield 981X series cartridges contain almost double the ink of standard 981A options, making high-yield multipacks the most cost-effective choice for heavy daily printing schedules on PageWide enterprise printers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do HP PageWide Enterprise Color 556dn and 556xh printers use the exact same ink cartridges?
Yes, both the 556dn and 556xh models share the identical HP 981A and 981X cartridge series, meaning all standard and high-yield options listed here fit either printer seamlessly.
Can I mix standard 981A and high-yield 981X cartridges in the same printer?
Yes, standard HP 981A and high-yield 981X cartridges can be installed together across different colour slots without operational issues.
How does PageWide ink cartridge design differ from standard inkjet cartridges?
PageWide 981A and 981X cartridges supply ink across a stationary printhead spanning the full width of the page, engineered specifically for high-capacity enterprise document throughput rather than moving carriage assemblies.
How many pages can I expect from HP 981X high-yield cartridges?
Under ISO/IEC 24711 test standards, high-yield 981X (L0R12A) black cartridges deliver up to 11,000 pages, while cyan (L0R09A), magenta (L0R10A), and yellow (L0R11A) yield up to 10,000 pages each.
