What Ink Does the HP DeskJet 3772 Use?
Last Updated:Correction (October 2026): an earlier version of this guide said the DeskJet 3772 scans on a flatbed glass. It has no glass. It scans through a slot that takes one sheet at a time.
The HP DeskJet 3772 uses HP 65 and HP 65XL ink cartridges, one black and one tri-color. Since July 2026 HP also sells these as HP 63/65, and those fit too. It is part of the DeskJet 3700 series, so it shares its ink with the 3752, 3755 and 3758. If you bought the printer for its looks, buy the XL for its economics.
2026 change: In July 2026 HP folded HP 65 into a combined HP 63/65 line, so stores now list "HP 63/65" instead of plain HP 65. HP says the new cartridges work in every printer that took HP 63 or HP 65, and Staples lists the DeskJet 3772 as compatible. The new tri-color (B7RT2AN) is rated for about 100 pages and the new high-yield black (B7RT5AN) for about 300. We could not confirm a high-yield 63/65 tri-color in the U.S. HP 65 cartridges you already have still work in the 3772.
CastleScore · October 2026
74/100 — Recommended
HP DeskJet 3772
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | — | No retailer rating with enough reviews to use. |
| Expert reviews (18%) | 70 | PCMag (3755) 3.5/5 |
| Cost per page (24%) | 77 | About 6.5¢ per page blended (black + color) with our remanufactured 65XL (300 / 300 pages). |
| Reliability (13%) | 84 | Most-reported problems: wi-Fi connection hard to establish/maintain |
| Features (12%) | 64 | Print, copy, scan, document feeder, Wi-Fi. No auto two-sided printing, no fax, no touchscreen. |
| Value (5%) | — | Running cost and owner satisfaction |
Limited data: We could not find enough owner ratings for this printer, so that weight is spread across the other pillars.
Discontinued. We could not find the 3772 new at the U.S. retailers we checked (Walmart lists it out of stock), and HP names no successor. This guide is for current owners.
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 7, 2026. It is not a customer review. See every ranked printer or how the score works.
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.
HP DeskJet 3772 Ink Cartridges at a Glance
| Cartridge | Color | Approx. Yield |
|---|---|---|
| HP 65 | Black | ~120 pages |
| HP 65 | Tri-Color | ~100 pages |
| HP 65XL | Black | ~300 pages |
| HP 65XL | Tri-Color | ~300 pages |
| HP 63/65 (2026, B7RT2AN) | Tri-Color | ~100 pages |
| HP 63/65XL (2026, B7RT5AN) | Black | ~300 pages |
Yields are the manufacturer's published estimates at roughly 5% page coverage — a normal text page. Photos, graphics and heavy colour fills will use considerably more than that, so treat these as a planning number rather than a promise.
About the HP DeskJet 3772
- Ultra-compact fold-out all-in-one: print, scan and copy
- One of the smallest all-in-ones HP has made
- Manual two-sided printing
- 60-sheet input tray
- Wireless plus HP Smart app support
The DeskJet 3700 series traded tray size for a very small footprint, and that trade shows up in ink terms too: the cartridge carriage is tight, and a cartridge that is not seated squarely will throw a "cartridge missing" error rather than a mis-print. When you swap ink on a 3772, open the fold-down front door fully so the carriage can travel to the centre before you reach in.
Standard or XL — Which HP 65 Cartridge Should You Buy?
| Cartridge | Approx. Yield | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| HP 65 (standard) | ~120 black / ~100 color | Occasional printing only |
| HP 65XL (high yield) | ~300 black / ~300 color | Almost everyone — 2.5x the ink for far less than 2.5x the price |
The high-yield cartridge is almost always the cheaper way to print, because you are paying once for the shell, the chip and the shipping regardless of how much ink is inside it. If you want to see the difference for your own volume, run the numbers through our Printer Ink Cost Calculator.
How to Replace the Ink in the HP DeskJet 3772
- Turn the printer on — the carriage will not move to the access position if it is powered off.
- Open the cartridge access door and wait for the carriage to slide to the centre and stop.
- Press down on the old cartridge to release it, then pull it toward you and out.
- Unwrap the new cartridge and peel off the protective tape. Do not touch the copper contacts or the nozzle plate.
- Slide the new cartridge into its slot at a slight upward angle and press until it clicks firmly into place.
- Close the door and let the printer run its alignment page. Skipping alignment is the most common cause of banding people blame on the cartridge.
Troubleshooting the HP DeskJet 3772
Carriage jam warnings on a printer with nothing stuck in it. On the compact 3700 chassis this is almost always the front door not fully open, or a cartridge lid that has not clicked shut. Close and reopen the door, then power-cycle.
Print quality drops off after the printer sits unused. Print one colour page every couple of weeks. It costs almost nothing and it keeps the nozzles from drying, which is far cheaper than the deep cleaning cycles required to recover them.
The ink gauge reads low on a brand-new cartridge. Ink level reporting is an estimate, and on compatible cartridges it can read low, unknown, or not at all. Judge by print quality, not by the gauge.
Cartridges That Do Not Fit the HP DeskJet 3772
These come up constantly in mistaken orders. None of them will work in an HP DeskJet 3772:
- HP 67 / 67XL — newer DeskJet 2700e / 4100e / Envy 6000e models
- Older HP 63 / 63XL (bought before the 2026 change) — DeskJet 2130 / Envy 4520 / OfficeJet 3830. The new combined HP 63/65 cartridges do fit the 3772.
- HP 62 / 62XL — Envy 5540 / OfficeJet 200 series
- HP 305 / 304 — European equivalents that will not chip-match a U.S. printer
What DeskJet 3772 owners ask
These are the questions that come up most for this printer on retailer Q&A pages, HP's support forum and owner reviews, answered in our words.
After HP's 2026 change, which cartridge do I buy for a 3772?
HP 63/65, or HP 65 while stock lasts. HP says the combined 63/65 line works in every printer that used either cartridge, and Staples lists the 3772 as compatible. We sell remanufactured HP 65XL black and tri-color.
Can I still use the HP 65 cartridges I already have?
Yes. HP 65 and 65XL still work in the 3772. HP is phasing them out of stores, not out of printers.
Can I scan a book or a thick document?
No. There is no scanner glass. The 3700 series scans through a slot that takes one sheet at a time, so bound pages won't go through.
Does it print double-sided automatically?
No. Two-sided printing is manual: the driver tells you when to turn the pages over and feed them back in.
Will it connect to 5 GHz Wi-Fi?
Plan on 2.4 GHz. HP lists Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Wi-Fi Direct with no dual-band support, so make sure your router's 2.4 GHz band is on.
DeskJet 3772 quirks worth knowing
- To scan, feed one sheet face up and centered until it lightly touches the rollers. Owners say scans can come out skewed, so take a moment to line the page up.
- HP rates it for up to 1,000 pages a month but recommends 50–200. The output tray holds only 25 sheets.
- The control panel is a small segment-and-icon display with status lights for ink, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and errors. There is no touchscreen.
- HP launched the 3700 series in 2016, billing it as the world's smallest all-in-one. Owners note that HP did not include a USB cable in the box.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 3772 ink the same as the 3755?
Yes — the whole DeskJet 3700 series shares HP 65 / 65XL.
How many pages does an HP 65XL print?
About 300 pages black and 300 pages tri-color at 5% coverage, versus roughly 120 and 100 for the standard 65.
Can I use a 65XL if my printer came with a standard 65?
Yes. It is the same cartridge family in a larger shell.
Why does the printer say the cartridge is low when it is new?
HP's gauge estimates rather than measures. A fresh compatible sometimes reports low or unknown — print quality, not the gauge, is the thing to watch.
Is shipping free?
On U.S. orders over $50, yes. Orders placed by 4 PM ET ship the same day.
Other printers that use HP 65
HP Envy 5000 · HP Envy 5055 · HP Envy 5052 · HP DeskJet 2652 · HP DeskJet 2655 · HP Deskjet 3755 · HP DeskJet 3752 · HP DeskJet 2600
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