Quick answer: The HP DeskJet 2624 uses HP 65 ink in two cartridges with the print head built in: an HP 65 or HP 65XL black and an HP 65 or HP 65XL tri-color. Since July 2026 HP also sells these cartridges as HP 63/65, and those fit the same slots. Castle Ink stocks remanufactured HP 65XL Black, HP 65XL Tri-color and a 65XL combo pack.
The 2624 is one of HP's DeskJet 2600 series. HP's support documents list it with the 2620, 2621, 2622, 2623, 2630, 2652 and 2655, and the U.S. models all take HP 65. The same series sold in Europe takes HP 304, so buy by the U.S. HP 65 part numbers below.
CastleScore · November 2026
77/100 — Recommended
HP DeskJet 2624 (HP DeskJet 2622: the 2624 is a DeskJet 2600-series model, and HP's support documents group the two together.)
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | 82 | 4.20★ average across 4,881 ratings at Amazon (4.2), for the DeskJet 2622 |
| Expert reviews (18%) | — | No published numeric expert score we could verify. |
| Cost per page (24%) | 77 | About 6.5¢ per page blended (black + color) with our remanufactured HP 65XL black ($18.99) and tri-color ($19.99), 300 pages each; about 5.5¢ with our $32.99 65XL combo pack. |
| Reliability (13%) | 83 | Most-reported problems on the 2600 series: paper pickup fails (rollers spin, or the out-of-paper light blinks with paper loaded); phantom paper-jam errors with nothing stuck; dropping off Wi-Fi after a router change |
| Features (12%) | 56 | Print, copy, scan (flatbed), Wi-Fi, USB, AirPrint, small status display. No document feeder, no auto two-sided printing, no fax, no touchscreen. |
| Value (5%) | 80 | Running cost and owner satisfaction |
Discontinued. The 2624 is part of HP's DeskJet 2600 series, which HP no longer sells new in the U.S. Since July 2026 HP also sells its cartridges as HP 63/65, alongside remaining HP 65 stock. This score rates it for current owners.
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The cartridges, pictured
HP 65XL 2-packBlack + Tri-color
HP 65XL BlackN9K04AN · ~300 pages
HP 65XL Tri-colorN9K03AN · ~300 pages
HP 65XL 2-pack
HP 65XL Black
HP 65XL Tri-colorOur own remanufactured cartridges, photographed in-house.
What Ink Cartridges Does the HP DeskJet 2624 Take?
| Cartridge | HP part no. | Approx. yield | Castle Ink option |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP 65 Black | N9K02AN | ~120 pages | — |
| HP 65 Tri-color | N9K01AN | ~100 pages | — |
| HP 65XL Black (high-yield) | N9K04AN | ~300 pages | Remanufactured 65XL Black, $18.99 |
| HP 65XL Tri-color (high-yield) | N9K03AN | ~300 pages | Remanufactured 65XL Tri-color, $19.99 |
| HP 65XL Black + Tri-color | — | ~300 / 300 pages | Remanufactured 65XL combo, $32.99 |
| HP 63/65 Tri-color (new in 2026) | B7RT2AN | ~100 pages | — |
| HP 63/65XL Black (new in 2026) | B7RT5AN | ~300 pages | — |
Yields are HP's ISO figures. The tri-color cartridge goes on the left and black on the right. HP's new 63/65 range has no XL tri-color, so the HP 65XL tri-color (N9K03AN) is still the only high-yield color option. The 2624 is not an HP+ printer, and our remanufactured cartridges keep the original HP chip.
What Does DeskJet 2624 Ink Cost per Page?
Blended across black and color, about 6.5¢ a page with our 65XL singles ($18.99 black and $19.99 tri-color, about 300 pages each), or about 5.5¢ with our $32.99 65XL combo pack. HP's standard 65 cartridges print only about 120 pages (black) and 100 pages (color), so the XL size is where nearly all the savings are. More: Is XL ink actually worth it?
How Do I Replace the Ink in the HP DeskJet 2624?
- Turn the printer on and open the cartridge access door; wait for the carriage to move to the center and stop.
- Press the empty cartridge down gently to release it, then pull it out of its slot.
- Unwrap the new cartridge and pull off the plastic tape by its tab. Don't touch the copper contacts or the nozzles.
- Slide the cartridge in at a slight upward angle until it clicks: tri-color on the left, black on the right.
- Close the door and print the alignment page when the printer asks for it.
Which Other Printers Use HP 65?
The DeskJet 2622, 2652 and 2655; the DeskJet 3720, 3722, 3752, 3755 and 3772; the ENVY 5052 and 5055; and HP's AMP 100. HP 67, HP 64 and HP 62 look similar but don't fit.
What DeskJet 2624 owners ask
These are the questions that come up most for the DeskJet 2600 series in HP's support community, retailer Q&A pages and owner reviews, answered in our words.
My store is out of HP 65. What do I buy now?
HP 63/65. HP folded HP 63 and HP 65 into one line in July 2026 and says the new cartridges work in every printer that took HP 65. Staples lists the HP 63/65 cartridges for the DeskJet 2624. Our remanufactured HP 65XL cartridges also still fit.
It shows a paper-jam error, but nothing is jammed.
Turn the printer off, open the cartridge door and check that the carriage can slide freely and that no torn scraps are in the paper path. If the error stays, HP's advice for the 2600 series is to run HP Print and Scan Doctor and then reinstall the full driver package.
The rollers spin but won't pick up paper.
Square the stack, load fewer sheets and slide the paper guide against them. If it still slips, wipe the pickup rollers with a lint-free cloth lightly dampened with water and let them dry before trying again.
Can it print on both sides?
Only manually: the driver prints one side, then tells you how to flip and reload the pages.
Can I print from my phone?
Yes. It has Wi-Fi and works with the HP Smart app and Apple AirPrint. If it drops off the network after a router change, redo Wi-Fi setup from HP Smart.
DeskJet 2624 quirks worth knowing
- HP rates the 2600 series at about 7.5 pages a minute in black and 5.5 in color, with a 60-sheet input tray.
- HP recommends 50 to 100 pages a month and rates it for up to 1,000. It's a light-duty home printer.
- Copying and scanning use a flatbed only. There is no document feeder and no fax.
- There's no menu screen, just a small status display with error and paper icons.
- The cartridges that ship in the box are setup cartridges with lower yields than retail HP 65.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ink does the HP DeskJet 2624 use?
HP 65 or HP 65XL: one black and one tri-color cartridge. HP's newer HP 63/65 cartridges fit too.
Does the DeskJet 2624 use the same ink as the DeskJet 2622?
Yes. Both are DeskJet 2600-series printers and take HP 65 and 65XL in the U.S.
How many pages does HP 65XL print?
About 300 pages for the black and about 300 for the tri-color, against roughly 120 and 100 for the standard HP 65.
Other printers that use HP 65
HP DeskJet 2622 · HP DeskJet 2652 · HP DeskJet 2655 · HP DeskJet 3722 · HP DeskJet 3755 · HP Envy 5055
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