What Ink Does the HP DeskJet 1510 Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The HP DeskJet 1510 all-in-one (and the 1512, 1513 and 1514) uses two HP 61 cartridges: one black and one tri-color. The high-yield HP 61XL versions fit too. Castle Ink stocks remanufactured 61XL Black, 61XL Tri-color and a 61XL combo pack.
HP 301 is the European version of this cartridge and won't work in a U.S. printer. HP has also started selling HP 61 under new part numbers (C0PA4AN and C0PA5AN), described below.
CastleScore · October 2026
69/100 — Situational
HP DeskJet 1510
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | — | No retailer rating with enough reviews to use: the printer has been out of production for years. |
| Expert reviews (18%) | — | Reviewed by Expert Reviews in 2014, without a numeric score we could verify. |
| Cost per page (24%) | 70 | About 7¢ per page blended (black + color) with our remanufactured 61XL (430 / 300 pages). No HP+ lock. |
| Reliability (13%) | 72 | Most-reported problems: owners expecting Wi-Fi (it's USB only); scanner software failures on Windows 10; cartridge-not-recognized errors |
| Features (12%) | 40 | Print, copy, scan, USB. No Wi-Fi, no display, no automatic two-sided printing; slow color printing. |
| Value (5%) | 70 | Cheap to own, slow and basic |
Limited data: We could find neither enough owner ratings nor a numeric expert score for the 1510, so we cap it at 69 (Situational) under our methodology.
Discontinued. HP released the DeskJet 1510 in 2013 and no longer sells it, though it still lists drivers and support. HP 61 cartridges are still sold.
CastleScore is Castle Ink’s own editorial rating, built from retailer star ratings, expert reviews, real cost per page and owner complaint patterns, checked October 14, 2026. It is not a customer review. See every ranked printer or how the score works.
The cartridges, pictured
HP 61XL combo pack
HP 61XL Black
HP 61XL Tri-colorOur own remanufactured cartridges. HP has published several 61XL yields over the years (480/330, 430/300, and 360 for the newer C0PA4AN black); we use 430/300 for cost per page.
What Ink Cartridges Does the HP DeskJet 1510 Take?
| Cartridge | HP part no. | Approx. yield | Castle Ink option |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP 61 Black | CH561WN | ~190 pages | — |
| HP 61 Tri-color | CH562WN / C0PA5AN | ~165 / ~200 pages | — |
| HP 61XL Black | CH563WN / C0PA4AN | ~430 / ~360 pages | Remanufactured 61XL Black |
| HP 61XL Tri-color | CH564WN | ~300 pages | Remanufactured 61XL Tri-color |
HP first rated the 61XL at 480 pages black and 330 tri-color; current listings say about 430 and 300. HP's newest 61XL black, C0PA4AN, is rated at 360 pages, and Staples now lists the original 61XL tri-color (CH564WN) as discontinued. The tri-color goes in the left slot and the black in the right.
Is HP 61XL Worth It?
Yes. On October 14, 2026, Staples listed HP's 61XL black C0PA4AN at $49.99 (about 13.9¢ a page for 360 pages) and the standard 61 tri-color C0PA5AN at $52.99. Our remanufactured 61XL black is $23.95 (about 5.6¢ a page) and the 61XL tri-color $24.95 (about 8.3¢ a page), or $35.99 for the combo pack. The 1510 predates HP+ and isn't locked to HP ink.
How Do I Replace the Ink in the HP DeskJet 1510?
- Turn the printer on and load plain paper.
- Open the cartridge access door and wait for the carriage to move to the center.
- Press down on the old cartridge to release it and pull it out.
- Pull the protective tape off the new cartridge by its pink tab, without touching the contacts.
- Slide it into its slot until it clicks, close the door, and align when the printer prompts.
Which Other Printers Use HP 61?
The DeskJet 1000, 1010, 1050, 2050 and 2540, the DeskJet 3050, the Envy 4500 and Envy 5530, and the OfficeJet 2620 and 4630 all take HP 61.
What DeskJet 1510 owners ask
These are the questions that come up most for this printer on retailer Q&A pages, HP's support community and owner reviews, answered in our words.
Does the DeskJet 1510 have Wi-Fi?
No. It connects by USB only, which is why a Mac or phone can't find it on the network.
Does it work with Windows 10 and 11?
Yes. HP lists a full-feature driver for current Windows, and HP Smart is available from the Microsoft Store for scanning.
Can I print with just one cartridge?
Yes. Remove the empty cartridge and the printer switches to single-cartridge mode; print quality and speed drop a little.
Why is the cartridge light blinking?
A cartridge is missing, still taped, badly seated, incompatible or very low. Reseat both cartridges and check the tape is off. If all the lights blink, turn the printer off, unplug it for a minute and restart.
Should I buy HP 61 or HP 301?
HP 61 in the U.S. HP 301 is the European version and is region-locked.
DeskJet 1510 quirks worth knowing
- HP released it in 2013; it is now out of production but still supported.
- HP rates it at 7 pages a minute in black and 4 in color.
- It has a flatbed scanner but no display, only buttons and lights.
- Two-sided printing is manual, and HP recommends 300 to 400 pages a month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ink does the HP DeskJet 1510 use?
HP 61 or HP 61XL: one black and one tri-color cartridge.
What is HP C0PA4AN?
HP's newer part number for the 61XL black cartridge, rated at about 360 pages. It fits the same printers as CH563WN.
Does HP 301 fit the DeskJet 1510?
Not a U.S. model. HP 301 is the European version of HP 61.
Other printers that use HP 61
HP DeskJet 1000 · HP DeskJet 1010 · HP DeskJet 2540 · HP Envy 4500
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