What Ink Does the HP DeskJet 4133e Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The HP DeskJet 4133e all-in-one uses two HP 67 cartridges: one black and one tri-color. The high-yield HP 67XL versions fit too. Castle Ink stocks remanufactured 67XL Black, 67XL Tri-color, a 67XL 2-pack and an extra-high-yield 67XXL Black.
The 4133e belongs to HP's DeskJet Plus 4100e series, so it takes the same ink as the DeskJet 4155e, 4152e and 4158e. Important: it's an HP+ eligible "e" model. If HP+ was activated, HP says only Original HP ink will work for the life of the printer.
CastleScore · October 2026
65/100 — Situational
HP DeskJet 4133e (Scored as the HP DeskJet 4155e: same DeskJet Plus 4100e-series hardware, sold under a different retailer model number.)
| 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), for the DeskJet 4155e |
| 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 and the printer goes offline; all lights blinking until a reset; E2 paper-size errors |
| Features (12%) | 64 | Print, copy, scan, 35-sheet 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 4133e as discontinued. Newer DeskJet 4200e models take the same HP 67 cartridges.
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The cartridges, pictured
HP 67XL 2-packBlack 3YM57AN + Tri-color 3YM58AN
HP 67XL Black3YM57AN · ~240 pages
HP 67XL Tri-color3YM58AN · ~200 pages
HP 67XXL Black3YM59AN · extra high yield
HP 67XL 2-pack
HP 67XL Black
HP 67XL Tri-color
HP 67XXL BlackOur own remanufactured cartridges, photographed in-house.
What Ink Cartridges Does the HP DeskJet 4133e 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 |
HP 305 is the European version and is region-locked. HP 65 looks similar but fits older DeskJet 2600 and 3700 models.
Is HP 67XL Worth It?
Yes: standard HP 67 cartridges print only about 100 to 120 pages. On October 14, 2026, Staples listed Original HP 67XL black at $35.89 and 67XL tri-color at $36.89. Our remanufactured 67XL black is $32.95 and tri-color $34.95, or $59.95 for both, and our 67XXL black ($28.99) is the best value for text-heavy printing.
Before you switch from HP ink: make sure HP+ isn't active and turn off automatic firmware updates.
How Do I Replace the Ink in the HP DeskJet 4133e?
- Turn the printer on and open the cartridge access door.
- Wait for the carriage to move to the center and stop.
- Press down on the old cartridge to release it and pull it out.
- Remove the new cartridge's tape by its pink tab, without touching the contacts.
- Slide it in until it clicks, close the door and align when prompted.
Which Other Printers Use HP 67?
The DeskJet Plus 4155e, 4152e, 4158e and 4255e, the DeskJet 2723e and 2755e, and the ENVY 6000 and 6400 series.
What DeskJet 4133e owners ask
These are the questions that come up most for this printer and its 4100e-series twins in HP's support community and owner reviews, answered in our words.
All the lights are blinking. What do I do?
Turn it off, unplug it for a minute and restart. If the lights keep blinking, owners report that a factory reset from the control panel clears it.
It shows an E2 error.
E2 is a paper-size mismatch: the size in your print settings doesn't match the paper in the tray. Change one to match the other.
Can it copy multi-page documents?
Yes. It has a 35-sheet automatic document feeder, though two-sided printing is manual.
It won't print from Windows 11.
Remove the printer in Settings, then add it again with HP Smart or HP's full driver. Restart the print spooler if jobs stay stuck.
DeskJet 4133e quirks worth knowing
- HP lists it as discontinued; newer DeskJet 4200e models use the same HP 67 cartridges.
- HP rates it at 8.5 pages a minute in black and 5.5 in color.
- It prints, copies, scans and sends mobile faxes, and connects by Wi-Fi or USB.
- The tray holds 60 sheets, and HP recommends 100 to 300 pages a month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ink does the HP DeskJet 4133e use?
HP 67 or HP 67XL: one black and one tri-color cartridge.
Is the 4133e the same printer as the 4155e?
Yes. Both are DeskJet Plus 4100e-series models with the same hardware and HP 67 cartridges.
Will remanufactured HP 67 work in the 4133e?
Yes, if HP+ isn't activated. With HP+ on, HP requires Original HP ink.
Other printers that use HP 67
HP DeskJet 4155e · HP DeskJet 4152e · HP DeskJet 4158e · HP DeskJet 4255e · HP DeskJet 2723e
More HP ink guides: HP OfficeJet 3830 · HP Envy 5000 · HP OfficeJet Pro 8610 · find any printer
Replacing it? Our highest-rated alternatives
- Epson EcoTank ET-2980 (cheapest to run) — CastleScore 90
- HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw (laser) — CastleScore 82
- HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e — CastleScore 79
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