What Ink Does the HP DesignJet T210 Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: the HP DesignJet T210 uses HP 712 ink — four cartridges — plus a separate HP 713 printhead, part 3ED58A. The ink number and the printhead number differ on this generation, and that catches out almost every first-time buyer.
The other error is ordering HP 711, which belongs to the older DesignJet T120 and T520. The cartridges are similar in appearance and routinely cross-listed, but they do not fit each other's machines.
HP DesignJet T210 ink at a glance
| Item | Family | Part Number | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | HP 712 | 3ED70A | 38 ml |
| Black (large) | HP 712 | 3ED71A | 80 ml |
| Cyan | HP 712 | 3ED67A | 29 ml |
| Magenta | HP 712 | 3ED68A | 29 ml |
| Yellow | HP 712 | 3ED69A | 29 ml |
| Cyan 3-pack | HP 712 | 3ED77A | 29 ml each |
| Magenta 3-pack | HP 712 | 3ED78A | 29 ml each |
| Yellow 3-pack | HP 712 | 3ED79A | 29 ml each |
| Printhead kit | HP 713 | 3ED58A | — |
Large-format ink is sold by volume, not page yield. HP's own figure for this class is about 20 ml per 101 A1 pages, and that includes the ink used by maintenance routines — a genuinely useful number for budgeting a small plotter.
Do not order HP 712B (3ED28A, 3ED29A) in the US. It is a separate regional black for Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Thailand and Malaysia, and it shows up in HP's worldwide spec sheets right beside the US parts.
Castle Ink recommendation
- HP 712 80 ml Black (3ED71A) — $38.99
- HP 712 29 ml Cyan (3ED67A) — $24.99
- HP 712 29 ml Magenta (3ED68A)
- HP 712 29 ml Yellow (3ED69A)
On a 24-inch plotter the 80 ml black is worth it — line drawings burn black far faster than colour. We stock the ink but not the 3ED58A printhead.
About the HP DesignJet T210
The smallest plotter in HP's current T-series: 24-inch only, print only, no scanner. About 45 seconds per A1 page and roughly 59 A1 prints an hour, with 512 MB of memory and up to 2400 by 1200 dpi. Connectivity covers gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, dual-band Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct.
It is aimed squarely at small architecture and engineering practices that need occasional D-size output without a full production plotter. HP lists the base part number as discontinued but still sells it under 2025-Edition SKUs, and HP 712 is current, so supply is not a concern.
It shares its ink and printhead with the T230, T250, T630 and T650.
Common problems on this model
"The printer cannot detect or load the media"
The defining complaint of the T200 and T600 series. Reseat the roll tightly on the spindle first — a loose roll is the usual cause, and packing the spindle wings with folded paper is a well-worn fix. Then try a different roll: transparent and unusual media can defeat the sensor outright. Then check the paper switch behind the sheet loader for trapped scraps.
Media loads but does not advance
Clean the line sensor lens. Printhead leakage deposits ink on the service-station brush, which then transfers onto the sensor. It presents like a hardware failure and usually is not.
Banding, blurriness or incomplete images
Work the documented order: printhead cleaning routine, then printhead alignment, then colour calibration for the media you actually have loaded. Replace the 3ED58A printhead only if cleaning cannot recover it.
Cutter leaves a ragged edge
Check the cutter path for media debris and confirm the media type on the front panel matches the loaded roll. The cutter behaves differently on film and heavy stock, and a mismatch shows up as a poor cut rather than an error message.
FAQ
What ink does the HP DesignJet T210 use?
HP 712 in black, cyan, magenta and yellow, plus the HP 713 printhead kit 3ED58A.
Is there an HP 712 printhead?
No. It is the HP 713, part 3ED58A. Listings selling an "HP 712 printhead" are mislabelled.
Does the T210 use HP 711?
No. HP 711 fits the DesignJet T120 and T520.
How much ink does an A1 print use?
HP's published figure is around 20 ml per 101 A1 pages, including maintenance. That works out to roughly 0.2 ml a page on typical line work.
Does the T210 come in 36-inch?
No, 24-inch only. The T230 and T250 are its close siblings; the T630 and T650 are the 36-inch options on the same ink.
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