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What HP Printers Use 952 and 952XL Ink Cartridges?

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Quick answer: HP 952 (standard) and HP 952XL (high-yield) ink cartridges are used in the HP OfficeJet Pro 7700, 8200, and 8700 series printers. The 952XL holds about three times the ink of the standard 952 and delivers a far better cost-per-page.

HP 952 and 952XL ink cartridges

HP Printers That Use 952 / 952XL Ink

  • HP OfficeJet Pro 7720, 7730, 7740
  • HP OfficeJet Pro 8210, 8216, 8218
  • HP OfficeJet Pro 8710, 8715, 8716, 8717, 8718, 8719, 8720, 8725, 8728, 8730, 8740, 8745

If you have a "newer" HP OfficeJet Pro that replaced an 8600/8610/8620 model, odds are very high it takes HP 952 cartridges. The 950/951 generation was retired in favor of 952/953, and for U.S. buyers, 952 is the right number.

HP 952 Page Yields at a Glance

  • HP 952 Black — ~1,000 pages
  • HP 952 Cyan / Magenta / Yellow — ~700 pages each
  • HP 952XL Black — ~2,000 pages
  • HP 952XL Cyan / Magenta / Yellow — ~1,600 pages each

Standard 952 vs. 952XL: Which Should You Buy?

The math is simple: HP 952XL holds roughly twice the ink of the standard 952 for less than twice the price. Unless you almost never print, the XL is the smart pick. For small offices that print 100+ pages a week, the savings add up to hundreds of dollars per year.

Save on HP 952 Ink with Compatible Cartridges

An OEM 952XL set of four can run $150 or more at retail. Castle Ink's HP 952XL Compatible High Yield Ink Cartridge Set (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) matches OEM print quality and ships same-day from the U.S. — every cartridge includes a satisfaction guarantee.

How to Replace Ink in an HP OfficeJet Pro That Uses 952XL

  1. Power on the printer and lift the cartridge access door (front panel folds down).
  2. Wait for the carriage to slide to the access position and stop.
  3. Press the front of the empty cartridge to release it, then pull it out.
  4. Unwrap the new 952 or 952XL cartridge and remove the orange protective cap. Don't touch the gold contacts.
  5. Slide the new cartridge into its color-coded slot until it clicks. Close the access door.
  6. Print an alignment page when prompted.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • "Cartridge problem" or "non-HP chip detected": Power-cycle the printer for 60 seconds, then reseat the cartridge. If you bought a brand-new compatible 952XL, the chip needs a moment to register.
  • Banding or missing color: Run the built-in print head cleaning utility from the printer's Tools menu. Repeat once if needed.
  • "Old generation cartridge" message: HP periodically updates firmware to reject older chips. Check our guide to HP "incompatible cartridge" errors for current workarounds.

Official HP 952 Resources

For firmware updates, drivers, and the cartridge information sheet, visit HP's official OfficeJet Pro 8710 support page — the firmware notes apply to most 952-compatible models.

Bottom Line

HP 952 and 952XL cartridges fit the OfficeJet Pro 7700, 8200, and 8700 series. Pick the XL versions for any reasonable print volume, and use Castle Ink's compatible 4-pack to keep your office printing budget under control.

Written and reviewed by — Founder of Castle Ink, 20+ years in the printer & imaging supplies industry.

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