What Ink Does the HP DeskJet 2825e Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The HP DeskJet 2825e uses two HP 67 cartridges: one black and one tri-color. The high-yield HP 67XL versions fit too, and so does the extra-high-yield 67XXL black. Castle Ink stocks remanufactured 67XL Black, 67XL Tri-color, 67XXL Black and a 67XL 2-pack.
The 2825e is the Target version of HP's DeskJet 2800e series and takes the same ink as the DeskJet 2827e, 2855e and 2852e. The same model number sold in Europe, Africa and the Middle East takes HP 305 cartridges, which won't fit a U.S. printer.
CastleScore · October 2026
62/100 — Situational
HP DeskJet 2825e (Scored as the HP DeskJet 2827e: the 2825e is a retailer version of HP's DeskJet 2800e series with the same HP 67 ink.)
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | 73 | 3.76★ average across 6,890 ratings at Amazon (3.8), Best Buy (3.6), Walmart (4.0), for the DeskJet 2827e |
| Expert reviews (18%) | — | No published numeric expert score we could verify. |
| Cost per page (24%) | 39 | About 15.2¢ per page blended (black + color) with our remanufactured 67XL (240 / 200 pages). Docked because the printer can reject cartridges without the maker's chip. |
| Reliability (13%) | 86 | Most-reported problems: e0 and 'incompatible cartridge' errors, sometimes with the in-box setup cartridges; blinking lights; refilled or remanufactured cartridges rejected |
| Features (12%) | 56 | Print, copy, scan, Wi-Fi. No document feeder, no auto two-sided printing, no fax, no touchscreen. |
| Value (5%) | 56 | Running cost and owner satisfaction |
Limited data: We could not find enough published expert scores for this printer, so that weight is spread across the other pillars.
Still sold new. The 2825e is a Target version of HP's DeskJet 2800e series, listed at about $85 and often on sale for less.
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 15, 2026. It is not a customer review. See every ranked printer or how the score works.
The cartridges, pictured
HP 67XL 2-packBlack 3YM57AN + Tri-color 3YM58AN
HP 67XL Black3YM57AN · ~240 pages
HP 67XL Tri-color3YM58AN · ~200 pages
HP 67XL 2-pack
HP 67XL Black
HP 67XL Tri-colorOur own remanufactured cartridges, photographed in-house.
What Ink Cartridges Does the HP DeskJet 2825e Take?
| Cartridge | HP part no. | Approx. yield | Castle Ink option |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP 67 Black | 3YM56AN | ~120 pages | — |
| HP 67 Tri-color | 3YM55AN | ~100 pages | — |
| HP 67XL Black | 3YM57AN | ~240 pages | Remanufactured 67XL Black |
| HP 67XL Tri-color | 3YM58AN | ~200 pages | Remanufactured 67XL Tri-color |
| HP 67XXL Black | 3YM59AN | Extra high yield | Remanufactured 67XXL Black |
Consumer Reports tested the 2825e's cartridges and got 116 of the 120 pages HP claims for standard black, but only 54 of the 100 pages HP claims for tri-color.
Is HP 67XL Worth It?
Yes. HP 67 standard cartridges are tiny, and the box ships with even smaller setup cartridges. On October 15, 2026, Staples listed HP's 67XL black at $35.89 (about 15¢ a page) and the 67XL tri-color at $36.89. Our remanufactured 67XL black is $32.95 and tri-color $34.95, or $59.95 for the 2-pack. For mostly black-and-white printing, the 67XXL black is the better buy.
How Do I Replace the Ink in the HP DeskJet 2825e?
- Turn the printer on and load plain paper.
- Open the cartridge access door and wait for the carriage to move to the center and stop.
- Press down on the old cartridge to release it and pull it out.
- Pull the plastic tape off the new cartridge by its tab, without touching the copper contacts or nozzles.
- Slide it into its slot (tri-color on the left, black on the right) until it clicks, close the door and align the cartridges when asked.
Which Other Printers Use HP 67?
The DeskJet 2700, 2723e, 2755e, 2800e, 2827e, 2852e, 2855e, 4155e and 4255e, and the ENVY 6000, 6055 and 6455e.
What DeskJet 2825e owners ask
These are the questions that come up most for this printer in HP's support community and owner reviews, answered in our words.
What does the e0 error mean?
It's a cartridge error. Unplug the printer for 60 seconds, clean the cartridge and carriage contacts with a lint-free cloth lightly dampened with distilled water, and reseat. Counterfeit 'HP' cartridges have caused it too.
It says 'incompatible cartridge' even with the cartridges that came in the box.
Make sure all the tape is off and each cartridge is in its own slot, then update the firmware and restart. If that fails, HP may need to service the printer.
Can I use remanufactured cartridges?
Yes, if they keep an original HP chip, like ours, and you didn't turn on HP+ during setup. HP+ locks the printer to Original HP ink.
Will it print with the color cartridge empty?
Consumer Reports found it keeps printing when color runs out.
DeskJet 2825e quirks worth knowing
- HP rates it at up to 7.5 pages a minute in black and 5.5 in color.
- It prints, copies and scans over Wi-Fi or USB. There's no document feeder, fax or automatic two-sided printing.
- The input tray holds 60 sheets.
- Consumer Reports estimated about $479 in ink over five years of typical use with HP's cartridges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ink does the HP DeskJet 2825e use?
HP 67 or HP 67XL: one black and one tri-color cartridge.
Will HP 305 cartridges fit?
No. HP 305 is the version for Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Is the 2825e the same as the 2827e?
Both belong to HP's DeskJet 2800e series and take HP 67. The 2825e was sold through Target.
Other printers that use HP 67
HP DeskJet 2827e · HP DeskJet 2855e · HP DeskJet 2852e · HP DeskJet 2800e · HP DeskJet 2755e · HP DeskJet 4155e · HP Envy 6055
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Replacing it? Our highest-rated alternatives
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Ratings and prices were checked on October 15, 2026 and will change over time.
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