What Ink Does the HP DeskJet 4100 Use?
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Correction (October 2026): an earlier version of this guide said a factory reset gets a DeskJet 4100e out of HP+. It doesn't: once HP+ is turned on it can't be undone. The guide also listed a "DeskJet 4140e", which we couldn't confirm exists, so we have replaced it with models we could verify.
Quick answer: The HP DeskJet 4100 series (including the 4155e, 4152e, 4158e and 4133e all-in-ones) uses HP 67 (standard) and HP 67XL (high-yield) ink cartridges in a Black and Tri-Color setup. We sell remanufactured HP 67XL cartridges that keep the original HP chip. Shipping is free on U.S. orders over $50, and orders placed by 4 PM ET ship the same day.
CastleScore · October 2026
65/100 — Situational
HP DeskJet 4100 (scored as the DeskJet 4155e)
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | 79 | 4.03★ average across 29,766 ratings at Amazon (4.0), Best Buy (4.1) |
| 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: wi-Fi drops / printer goes offline and needs reconnecting; carriage jam / 'E3' error |
| Features (12%) | 64 | Print, copy, scan, document feeder, Wi-Fi. No auto two-sided printing, no fax, no touchscreen. |
| Value (5%) | 59 | 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.
Discontinued. HP lists the DeskJet 4155e as discontinued. The DeskJet 4200e series, such as the 4255e, takes the same HP 67 cartridges.
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 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.
HP DeskJet 4100 Series Ink Cartridges at a Glance
| Cartridge | Type | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| HP 67 Black | Standard | ~120 pages |
| HP 67 Tri-Color | Standard | ~100 pages |
| HP 67XL Black | High-Yield | ~240 pages |
| HP 67XL Tri-Color | High-Yield | ~200 pages |
For most DeskJet 4100-series owners, HP 67XL is the better buy. HP rates it for twice the pages of the standard cartridge (240 vs 120 black, 200 vs 100 tri-color), and at recent retail prices the XL black costs less per page.
How to Replace Ink in the HP DeskJet 4100
- Turn the printer on and open the front access door — the ink carriage will slide to the center.
- Gently push down on the old cartridge and pull it toward you to release it.
- Remove the new HP 67 or 67XL cartridge from its packaging and peel off the protective plastic tape — do not touch the copper contacts.
- Slide the cartridge into the matching slot (Black on the right, Tri-Color on the left) until it clicks into place.
- Close the access door. The printer will run a brief calibration page automatically.
What DeskJet 4100 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.
I signed up for HP+ during setup. Can I undo it to use other cartridges?
No. An HP community expert has confirmed that HP+ can't be undone once it is turned on, and a factory reset doesn't remove it. HP's terms then require Original HP ink for the life of the printer.
Does the 4155e print on both sides automatically?
No. Two-sided printing is manual: the driver prints one side, then asks you to flip the stack and put it back in.
What does error 3 or E3 mean?
It means the carriage is blocked (a carriage jam). HP points owners to its "Carriage jam or E3 error" troubleshooting steps.
Can the 4155e send a fax?
Not from a phone line. It has no fax modem. What HP calls fax is mobile fax through the HP Smart app.
It keeps dropping off Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi drop-outs are the most common reliability complaint in Best Buy reviews of the 4155e. It has no Ethernet port, so if wireless stays unreliable, a USB cable is the dependable fallback.
DeskJet 4100 quirks worth knowing
- HP's own product page says the 4155e has dynamic security that blocks cartridges with modified or non-HP circuitry. That applies whether or not you enrolled in HP+, which is why cartridges that keep an original HP chip are the ones that work.
- RTINGS notes the 4155e is the same hardware as the earlier DeskJet Plus 4155, and it groups it with the 4133e, 4152e and 4158e.
- It has a 35-sheet document feeder, which is unusual at this price, but the input tray holds only 60 sheets and it prints slowly (8.5 pages a minute black, 5.5 color).
- HP 67 and 67XL were not part of HP's 2026 cartridge changes (the HP 63/65 merger and the HP 61 refresh), so the DeskJet 4100 cartridges are unchanged.
Want our full verdict on the printer itself? Read our HP DeskJet 4155e review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the HP DeskJet 4155e use HP 67 ink?
Yes. The DeskJet 4100e series, including the 4110e, 4120e, 4130e, 4133e, 4152e, 4155e and 4158e, uses HP 67 and HP 67XL cartridges.
Can I use HP 67XL in the DeskJet 4100?
Yes. HP 67XL is the high-yield version and is fully compatible with all DeskJet 4100-series printers.
Are compatible HP 67XL cartridges safe to use?
Using non-HP ink doesn't void your printer warranty under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The catch on this printer is HP dynamic security, which blocks cartridges with non-HP chips. Our 67XL cartridges are remanufactured HP shells that keep the original HP chip.
How long does an HP 67XL cartridge last?
An HP 67XL Black cartridge prints about 240 pages and the Tri-Color about 200 pages at 5% page coverage.
Why won't my DeskJet 4155e accept compatible ink?
There are two possible reasons. HP dynamic security blocks cartridges with non-HP chips whether or not HP+ is on, so a cartridge with a third-party chip won't work. And if HP+ was turned on at setup, the printer is limited to Original HP ink for life; a factory reset doesn't change that.
Other printers that use HP 67
HP DeskJet 2755e · HP Deskjet 2700 · HP DeskJet 2855e · HP DeskJet 4155e · HP DeskJet 4255e · HP Envy 6000 · HP Envy 6055 · HP Envy 6455e
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