HP Photosmart B209a Ink Cartridges
Shop ink cartridges for your HP Photosmart B209a, which uses the HP 564 and 564XL ink cartridges series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this printer since Jul 2010. The B209a is a wireless all-in-one printer engineered for crisp document printing and lab-quality photographic prints. Upgrading from standard 564 (CB316WA) black cartridges to high-yield 564XL (CN684WA) options significantly reduces cost per page during heavy print jobs. 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 564 cartridges are determined using the ISO/IEC 24711 standard for inkjet printing. Standard 564 (CB318WA) cyan, 564 (CB319WA) magenta, and 564 (CB320WA) yellow cartridges provide around 300 pages, whereas high-yield 564XL (CB323WA, CB324WA, CB325WA) colour cartridges deliver up to 750 pages for balanced colour consumption.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 564 | Standard | Black | 250 | $0.14 |
| 564 | Standard | Cyan | 300 | $0.11 |
| 564 | Standard | Magenta | 300 | $0.11 |
| 564 | Standard | Yellow | 300 | $0.11 |
| 564XL | High Yield | Black | 550 | $0.13 |
| 564XL | High Yield | Cyan | 750 | $0.080 |
| 564XL | High Yield | Magenta | 750 | $0.086 |
| 564XL | High Yield | Yellow | 750 | $0.082 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing between genuine and compatible options
Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Third-party compatible 564XL cartridges offer an economical alternative to genuine HP cartridges while maintaining rich colour saturation and sharp monochrome text. Learn more about performance differences in our genuine vs compatible cartridges comparison guide.
Selecting the right ink setup and delivery
For high-volume document printing, choosing high-yield 564XL (CN684WA) black cartridges lowers cost per page. If you print photographs frequently, purchasing 564XL colour multipacks prevents uneven depletion across individual ink channels. Compatible cartridges come backed by our full money-back guarantee under our simple returns policy. Browse our complete range of HP ink cartridges today. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide.
Pro Tip
When replacing individual 564 or 564XL ink cartridges, leave all other colour cartridges installed in the printhead; removing depleted cartridges before the replacement is ready can cause ink in the micro-nozzles to dry out quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix standard HP 564 and high-yield 564XL cartridges in the B209a printer?
Yes, standard 564 and high-yield 564XL cartridges share identical external dimensions and slot fitment. You can install a high-yield 564XL (CN684WA) black cartridge alongside standard 564 (CB318WA) colour cartridges without operational issues.
Why does my HP Photosmart B209a consume cyan, magenta, and yellow ink even when printing black text?
The Photosmart B209a uses small quantities of colour ink during periodic maintenance cycles and composite blending to keep printhead nozzles clear and sharpen black text edges on photo paper media.
Does the HP Photosmart B209a use a 4-slot or 5-slot HP 564 cartridge system?
The HP Photosmart B209a uses a 4-slot cartridge system comprising Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow tanks. It does not use the Photo Black (CB317WA / CB322WA) cartridge found on 5-slot Photosmart models.
