What Ink Does the HP DeskJet 2655 Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The HP DeskJet 2655 uses HP 65 (standard) or HP 65XL (high-yield) black and tri-color ink cartridges. Buy the XL. Castle Ink stocks remanufactured HP 65XL with free U.S. shipping and a one-year guarantee.
The DeskJet 2655 is a compact home all-in-one from HP's 2600 series — print, scan and copy over Wi-Fi with no document feeder.
HP DeskJet 2655 Ink Cartridges at a Glance
| Cartridge | Color | Approx. Yield |
|---|---|---|
| HP 65 (N9K02AN) | Black | ~120 pages |
| HP 65 (N9K01AN) | Tri-Color | ~100 pages |
| HP 65XL (N9K04AN) | Black | ~300 pages |
| HP 65XL (N9K03AN) | Tri-Color | ~300 pages |
| HP 63/65XL (B7RT5AN) — new line | Black | ~300 pages |
| HP 63/65 (B7RT2AN) — new line | Tri-Color | ~100 pages |
One thing to know about tri-color cartridges: cyan, magenta and yellow share a single housing. When any one color runs out the whole cartridge is finished, even with ink left in the other two. It is the main reason cost per page on this class of printer looks worse than the sticker price suggests.
HP Has Merged HP 63 and HP 65 — and 65 Owners Come Out Fine
HP has consolidated its HP 63 and HP 65 lines into a single HP 63/65 cartridge, with the same printer compatibility and no firmware change required. HP 63 owners lose page count in the switch. HP 65 owners do not — the new 63/65XL black is rated 300 pages and the new tri-color 100 pages, which matches the legacy HP 65XL black and HP 65 tri-color exactly.
So if you own a 2655 and see the new combined packaging, nothing has changed for you.
Skip the Standard Cartridge
HP 65 standard black holds about 120 pages and frequently sells for 60–70% of the XL price. The XL is roughly two and a half times the pages. On a printer this cheap, the cartridges are the cost — buying standard is how a $60 printer turns into a $200-a-year habit.
Is the DeskJet 2655 Discontinued?
Yes, HP has discontinued it and names the DeskJet 2755e as the successor. Two things to know if you take that upgrade: the 2755e uses HP 67, so your cartridges will not carry over, and it is an HP+ model, which can permanently lock the printer to Original HP ink if you enrol at setup.
Save on Ink at Castle Ink
Castle Ink carries HP 65XL for the DeskJet 2655:
- Remanufactured HP 65XL (N9K04AN) Black — $18.99
- Remanufactured HP 65XL (N9K03AN) Tri-Color — $19.99
- Remanufactured HP 65XL (N9K04AN) Black MICR — $40.99
All Castle Ink orders ship free in the U.S. and are backed by a one-year quality guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ink does the HP DeskJet 2655 use?
HP 65 or HP 65XL, in black and tri-color. HP now also sells these as the combined HP 63/65 line.
Is HP 65XL worth it over HP 65?
Yes. About 300 pages against 120 for black, at nowhere near two and a half times the price.
Does the HP 63/65 merge affect me?
Not adversely. The new combined cartridges match the old HP 65 yields exactly. It is HP 63 owners who lose page count.
Can I use compatible HP 65XL cartridges?
Yes. This is not an HP+ printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges work normally.
Does the DeskJet 2655 have a document feeder?
No. It has a flatbed scanner only, so multi-page scans go on the glass one sheet at a time.
See Also
- Find Ink by Printer Model
- Best Printers: Top Picks for Every Use Case and Budget
- PrinterIQ Finder — find your next printer in about 60 seconds
By William Elward, Founder of Castle Ink — 20+ years helping people solve printer and ink problems. Last updated August 23, 2026.
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