HP DeskJet 3520 Ink: HP 564 / 564XL Cartridges | Castle Ink
Last Updated:The HP DeskJet 3520 e-All-in-One uses HP 564 individual ink cartridges in black, photo black, cyan, magenta, and yellow, or the higher-yield HP 564XL versions. The XL cartridges deliver the lowest cost per page for this five-cartridge system.
Ink Cartridges at a Glance
| Cartridge | Color | Approx. Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| HP 564 | Black | ~250 pages |
| HP 564 | Photo Black / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | ~300 pages each |
| HP 564XL | Black | ~550 pages |
| HP 564XL | Photo Black / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | ~750 pages each |
The HP 564 family is also used by the HP Photosmart 5510, 5514, 5520, 6510, 6520, 7510, 7520, B8550, C309, C310, C410, D5460, and the DeskJet 3070A and 3522. If you own more than one of these printers, you can stock a single cartridge family.
Save on HP 564 Ink
Castle Ink's compatible HP 564XL ink delivers the same yield as the HP original at up to 70% less. Every cartridge is covered by our two-year warranty and money-back guarantee.
How to Replace Ink in the HP DeskJet 3520
- Power on the printer and open the cartridge access door — the carriage will move to the center.
- Press the tab on the front of the empty cartridge to release it, then pull it straight out.
- Remove the new cartridge from its packaging and pull off the orange protective tape.
- Slide the cartridge into its color-coded slot until it clicks firmly into place.
- Close the access door — the printer will automatically run an alignment page.
Troubleshooting Tips
"Cartridge Problem" error: Remove the flagged cartridge, wipe the copper contacts with a lint-free cloth, and reinsert until it clicks firmly.
Streaky or faded prints: Run HP Solution Center > Printer Toolbox > Clean Printheads. Repeat up to three times if quality doesn't improve.
Alignment issues: Print an alignment page from the printer's control panel after installing any new cartridge to keep text crisp and color accurate.
Firmware-block warnings: If the printer rejects compatible ink after an update, roll back the firmware from HP's support site or disable auto-updates in the printer settings.
Official HP Resources
HP DeskJet 3520 Support Center
HP DeskJet 3520 User Guide (PDF)
Bottom Line
The HP DeskJet 3520 is built around the HP 564 / 564XL individual cartridge system. For the best value, choose Castle Ink's compatible HP 564XL 5-pack — same yields, two-year warranty, and a fraction of the retail cost. Shop HP 564XL ink →
Frequently Asked Questions
Will compatible HP 564XL cartridges void my printer warranty?
No. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act prohibits manufacturers from voiding your warranty for using third-party ink, as long as the ink itself didn't cause damage.
How are page yields calculated?
Yields follow the ISO/IEC 24711 standard at 5% page coverage. Photo-heavy printing will consume color and photo black cartridges much faster.
What other printers use HP 564 ink?
The HP Photosmart 5510, 5520, 6510, 6520, 7510, 7520, B8550, C309, C310, C410, D5460, DeskJet 3070A, and 3522 all use the HP 564 / 564XL family.
Should I buy HP 564 or HP 564XL?
HP 564XL delivers roughly twice the pages of standard HP 564 for only a modest price increase, making the XL the better value for nearly every user.
Why does my DeskJet 3520 keep warning me about low ink?
HP cartridges report "low" status well before they're actually empty. You can typically keep printing dozens of pages after the first warning — wait until print quality drops before swapping.
— William Elward, Castle Ink