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What Ink Does the HP Deskjet 2852e Use?

Quick answer: The HP Deskjet 2852e uses HP 67 standard or HP 67XL high-yield ink cartridges — one Black and one Tri-Color. The "e" in 2852e indicates the printer is HP+ / Instant Ink eligible; the cartridge requirement is identical to the standard 2800 series.

HP 67 vs. HP 67XL Page Yields

  • HP 67 Black — ~120 pages
  • HP 67XL Black — ~240 pages
  • HP 67 Tri-Color — ~100 pages
  • HP 67XL Tri-Color — ~200 pages

HP+ / Instant Ink Considerations

HP Deskjet 2852e printers ship with HP+ enabled, which requires genuine HP cartridges and an internet connection. If you want to use compatible cartridges with your 2852e, you can decline HP+ during setup or opt out of HP+ after setup — once you do, third-party cartridges work normally.

Our Recommendation

Once HP+ is disabled, the compatible HP 67XL Black + Tri-Color bundle from Castle Ink cuts your ink costs by more than half compared to OEM while delivering equal page yields and print quality. For a 2852e owner printing 100+ pages a month, the XL bundle usually lasts 2–3 months.

How to Replace HP 67 Cartridges in the Deskjet 2852e

  1. Turn the printer on and open the front access door.
  2. Wait for the cartridge carriage to stop moving.
  3. Press down on the old cartridge and pull toward you to remove it.
  4. Remove the protective tape from the new HP 67XL cartridge.
  5. Slide the new cartridge into the matching slot at a slight upward angle until it clicks.
  6. Close the door — the printer will auto-align.

Which 2800 Series Models Use HP 67?

HP 67/67XL cartridges are used across the entire 2800 series: HP Deskjet 2820e, 2821e, 2822e, 2823e, 2824e, 2825e, 2830e, 2832e, 2833e, 2834e, 2842e, 2852e, 2853e, and 2855e. If your printer is in this range, HP 67 is your cartridge.

About William Elward

Founder of Castle Ink, William Elward has 20 years experience in the printer industry. He's been featured on CNN Money, Yahoo, PC World, Computer World, and other top publications and frequently blogs about printers and ink cartridges. He's an expert at diagnosing printer issues and has published guides to fixing common printer issues across the internet. A graduate of Bryant University and Columbia's Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program, he's held various leadership positions at The College Board, Bankrate, Zocdoc, and Everyday Health. Follow him on Twitter at William Elward's Twitter Profile