Cheapest Ink for the HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 (and the Rest of the 8020 Series): 2026 Guide

Last updated: September 25, 2026.

Quick answer: The cheapest reliable ink for the HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 (and the whole 8020 series) is a remanufactured HP 910XL set. Castle Ink's 910XL 4-pack is $68.99 (black, cyan, magenta, yellow) versus roughly $130+ for the same set from HP, and single cartridges are $26.99 for black and $11.99 per color. Two things to check first: turn off automatic firmware updates, and make sure the printer isn't enrolled in HP+ or Instant Ink, which lock it to HP cartridges.

If you own an HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 or any 8020-series model, keeping it stocked with original HP ink is expensive. Here's what we recommend in 2026 after shipping thousands of 910-series cartridges to 8025 owners. (Only need the cartridge list? See what ink does the HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 use?)

What Ink Does the HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 Use?

The OfficeJet Pro 8025 uses four HP 910 cartridges: black, cyan, magenta and yellow, in standard (910) or high-yield (910XL) sizes. The same cartridges fit the OfficeJet Pro 8020, 8022, 8025, 8028, 8030, 8034 and 8035, the "e" versions (8025e, 8035e), and the non-Pro OfficeJet 8015 and 8015e.

HP's page yields are ISO estimates at 5% coverage; HP has published slightly different yield figures over time. Castle Ink prices checked September 2026.

What Is the Cheapest Ink for the HP OfficeJet Pro 8025?

Per-page figures for HP originals come from our August 2026 Printer Ink Price Index. If you mostly print black documents, buying only the 910XL black when it runs out keeps costs lowest. Weighing a subscription instead? Read HP Instant Ink vs. compatible cartridges: the real cost math.

Should I Buy HP 910 or 910XL?

Buy the XL unless you print only a handful of pages a month. The 910XL black holds roughly two and a half to three times the ink of the standard 910 black, for much less than three times the price, so cost per page drops sharply. You also swap cartridges less often. Standard cartridges only make sense if ink might dry out before you use it.

Will Remanufactured Ink Work in the OfficeJet Pro 8025?

Yes, with two conditions:

• Firmware: HP pushes "dynamic security" firmware updates that can block cartridges with non-HP chips. Our 910XL cartridges are sold with original HP chips where marked "OEM chip."
• Enrollment: printers activated with HP+ (common on the 8025e) only accept Original HP cartridges, permanently. Printers enrolled in Instant Ink only accept subscription cartridges until you cancel. See how to cancel Instant Ink.

How Do I Turn Off Automatic Firmware Updates on the HP 8025?

1. On the printer's control panel, open Setup (gear icon).
2. Go to Printer Maintenance → Update the Printer → Printer Update Options.
3. Set "Automatically Check for Updates" (or "Auto Update") to Off.
4. Set "Install Updates" to Do Not Install or "Notify Me."

You can also change this in the printer's Embedded Web Server (type the printer's IP address into a browser) under Tools → Printer Updates. If a cartridge is already being rejected, see what to do about an incompatible HP cartridge and how to stop HP firmware updates from blocking your ink.

Can the HP 8025 Print With Only Black Ink?

The 8025 needs all four cartridges installed. It will keep printing when a color is low, and you can print black-only documents in grayscale to conserve color, but an empty or missing cartridge will stop the printer. Keep a spare black on hand; it's the one most people run out of first.

How Long Does Ink Last in the OfficeJet Pro 8025?

At about 100 mostly-text pages a month, a 910XL set typically lasts six to eight months, with the black running out first. Printing at least once a week prevents clogged nozzles and ink wasted on cleaning cycles. If prints come out streaky, see faded or streaky prints.

HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 Ink FAQs

Is the HP 910 the same as the HP 912?

They're similar cartridges, but the 912 is sold in other regions. U.S. OfficeJet Pro 8025 printers use the 910/910XL.

Does the 8025e use the same ink as the 8025?

Yes, both use HP 910/910XL. The difference is that the 8025e is sold with HP+; if HP+ was activated, it will only accept Original HP cartridges. See what ink the 8025e uses.

Why does my 8025 say "cartridge problem" after installing new ink?

Reseat the cartridge, clean the chip contacts with a dry lint-free cloth, and restart the printer. If it still fails, a firmware update may be blocking it. See cartridge not recognized fixes.

Is Instant Ink cheaper than remanufactured 910XL?

For steady color-heavy printing it can be. For light or black-text printing, remanufactured cartridges usually cost less, and you own them.

What paper works best in the 8025?

See our picks in best paper for the HP OfficeJet Pro 8025.

Not sure a cartridge will work with your printer or firmware? Our team has 20+ years in the printer supplies business. Email or call us and we'll check before you buy. Orders placed by 4 PM ET Monday–Friday ship the same day; shipping is free over $50.

Same ink, other models: the HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 uses the same HP 910, 910XL, and 916XL cartridges.