What Ink Does the HP DeskJet D4160 Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The HP DeskJet D4160 uses two cartridges: a black and an HP 93 tri-color. For black, either the HP 98 or the smaller HP 92 fits. For photos you can swap the black for an optional HP 99 photo cartridge. Castle Ink stocks remanufactured HP 98 Black, HP 92 Black, HP 93 Tri-color, HP 99 Photo and a 92 + 93 combo pack.
It shares HP 92 and 93 with the Photosmart C3180 and the rest of the DeskJet D4100 series. There are no XL versions: the HP 98 is the higher-capacity black. The printer ships with an HP 98 and an HP 93 in the box. European D4160 units take region-coded cartridges with different numbers, so buy the U.S. WN part numbers below.
CastleScore · October 2026
69/100 — Situational
HP DeskJet D4160
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | — | No retailer rating with enough reviews to use. |
| Expert reviews (18%) | — | No published numeric expert score we could verify. |
| Cost per page (24%) | 87 | About 3.8¢ per page blended (black + color) with our remanufactured HP 98 black (420 pages) and HP 93 tri-color (220 pages). |
| Reliability (13%) | 78 | Most-reported problems: blinking yellow Resume light that stops printing, often from a faulty third-party black cartridge; blinking cartridge light; faded colors when one color in the tri-color runs out |
| Features (12%) | 32 | Print only, over USB, with a front PictBridge port for cameras and flash drives. No scanner, no display, no Wi-Fi, no auto two-sided printing, no fax. |
| Value (5%) | 74 | Running cost and owner satisfaction |
Limited data: We could not find enough owner ratings or published expert scores for this printer, so those weights are spread across the other pillars. With neither owner ratings nor a published expert score, we cap this printer at 69 (Situational) until better data is available.
Discontinued. The DeskJet D4160 dates from about 2006 and is no longer sold new. HP 92, 93 and 98 cartridges are still listed, though Staples showed the 98 and 93 out of stock in October 2026.
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The cartridges, pictured
HP 98 BlackC9364WN · ~420 pages
HP 93 Tri-colorC9361WN · ~220 pages
HP 92 + 93 comboBlack + Tri-color
HP 92 BlackC9362WN · ~220 pages
HP 99 PhotoC9369WN · ~130 pages
HP 98 Black
HP 93 Tri-color
HP 92 + 93 combo
HP 92 Black
HP 99 PhotoOur own remanufactured cartridges, photographed in-house.
What Ink Cartridges Does the HP DeskJet D4160 Take?
| Cartridge | HP part no. | Approx. yield | Castle Ink option |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP 98 Black | C9364WN | ~420 pages | Remanufactured HP 98 Black |
| HP 92 Black | C9362WN | ~220 pages | Remanufactured HP 92 Black |
| HP 93 Tri-color | C9361WN | ~220 pages | Remanufactured HP 93 Tri-color |
| HP 92/93 Combo pack | C9513FN | ~220 pages each | Remanufactured 92 + 93 combo |
| HP 99 Photo (optional) | C9369WN | ~130 pages | Remanufactured HP 99 Photo |
HP 92, 93 and 98 come in one size only. HP's HP 98 twin pack, C9514FN, is discontinued. The HP 99 photo cartridge goes in the black slot, so you swap it in and out by hand. Yields come from retailer listings.
Is There an HP 93XL or 98XL?
No, so pick the HP 98 for black. On October 16, 2026, Staples listed HP's 98 black at $50.99 (about 12.1¢ a page), the smaller 92 black at $28.99 (about 13.2¢ a page) and the 93 tri-color at $50.99 (about 23.2¢ a page); the 98 and 93 were out of stock. Our remanufactured HP 98 black is $12.95 (about 3.1¢ a page) and the HP 93 tri-color $11.95 (about 5.4¢ a page), or $19.99 for the 92 + 93 combo pack.
How Do I Replace the Ink in the HP DeskJet D4160?
- Turn the printer on and lift the cover. Wait for the carriage to move to the center.
- Push the old cartridge down and slide it out of the cradle. Tri-color goes on the left, black or photo on the right.
- Unwrap the new cartridge and pull off the pink plastic tape. Don't touch the copper contacts or nozzles.
- Hold it with the copper strip toward the printer, slide it into the cradle and push it forward until it snaps in.
- Close the cover. Align the cartridges from the HP Toolbox if the printer asks.
Which Other Printers Use HP 92 and 93?
Staples lists the HP 93 tri-color for the DeskJet 5420v, 5440, 5440v, 5440xi, 5740, 6980, 6980dt, 6988, 6988dt, D4145, D4155, D4163 and D4168, and the Photosmart 7830, 7838, 7850, C3110, C3125, C3135, C3140 and C3150. The HP 92 black also fits the DeskJet 5442, 5740p, 5743 and 5748 and the OfficeJet 6304, 6305 and 6310.
What DeskJet D4160 owners ask
These are the questions that come up most for this printer in HP's support community and owner reviews, answered in our words.
Should I buy HP 92 or HP 98 black?
Either fits. The HP 98 prints about 420 pages against about 220 for the HP 92, so it's the better value.
Why is the yellow arrow light blinking?
It's often a faulty black cartridge, frequently a third-party or refilled one. On HP's forum, pulling the black cartridge stopped the blinking, and replacing it fixed the printer.
Colors look faded or one is missing.
One color in the HP 93 has run out or its nozzles are clogged. Run a cleaning from the HP Toolbox. If that doesn't help, replace the 93, because one empty color means the whole tri-color is done.
Can I print photos without a computer?
Yes. Plug a PictBridge camera, card reader or flash drive into the front USB port.
DeskJet D4160 quirks worth knowing
- HP claimed up to 30 pages a minute in black and 23 in color in draft mode. We couldn't find ISO speeds.
- It's a printer only, with no scanner or copier. The input tray holds 100 sheets and the output tray 50.
- It doesn't print on discs directly, but it supports HP CD/DVD Tattoo labels.
- It prints borderless photos from 4x6 up to panoramas, and six-ink photos with the HP 99.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ink does the HP DeskJet D4160 use?
An HP 98 or HP 92 black and an HP 93 tri-color, with an optional HP 99 photo cartridge.
Is there a high-yield HP 93?
No. HP 93 comes in one size, about 220 pages.
Will cartridges from a European D4160 fit?
No. European units take region-coded cartridges with different numbers. Buy the U.S. WN part numbers.
Other printers that use HP 98, 92 and 93
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