What Ink Does the HP DeskJet F4480 Use?

Quick answer: The HP DeskJet F4480 uses HP 60 ink: one black and one tri-color cartridge. The high-yield HP 60XL Black and HP 60XL Tri-Color print about 600 and 440 pages, roughly three times as many as standard HP 60.

HP DeskJet F4480 Ink Cartridges at a Glance

The same HP 60 / 60XL cartridges fit the whole DeskJet F4400 and F4500 series (F4435, F4440, F4450, F4480, F4500, F4580), the DeskJet 3050, D1600, D2500 and D2600 series, and the ENVY 100, 110 and 120.

The DeskJet F4480 is an older home all-in-one with print, scan and copy over USB. It is no longer made, but HP 60 cartridges for it are still easy to find.

Do not confuse HP 60 with HP 61 or HP 62. They look similar, but only HP 60 fits the DeskJet F4480.

Save on HP 60 / 60XL

Castle Ink carries the remanufactured HP 60XL Black (CC641WN) and HP 60XL Tri-Color (CC644WN), plus an HP 60XL black and tri-color 2-pack. Every cartridge is tested, backed by a 1-year guarantee, ships the same day when you order by 4 PM ET, and ships free on orders over $50.

Want to compare the real cost per page? Try our printer ink cost calculator.

How to Replace the Ink in the HP DeskJet F4480

1. Turn the printer on and open the ink cartridge access door. Wait for the carriage to move to the center and stop.
2. Press down lightly on the cartridge you are replacing to release it, then pull it up and out. The tri-color cartridge sits on the left, black on the right.
3. Unwrap the new cartridge and pull off the plastic tape by its pink or orange tab. Do not touch the copper contacts or the ink nozzles.
4. Slide the cartridge into its slot at a slight upward angle, contacts facing the printer, and push until it clicks into place.
5. Close the access door. If the printer prints an alignment page, follow the prompts on the control panel or in HP Smart.

Troubleshooting Tips

"Cartridge problem" or "incompatible cartridge": Remove the cartridge, wipe the copper contacts with a dry lint-free cloth, check that all the tape is off, and reseat it until it clicks. If the message stays, our HP cartridge not recognized guide walks through every HP message in order.

Streaks or missing colors: Run the printhead cleaning from the printer's Tools menu or the HP Smart app. Two cycles usually clear a clog; if not, the cartridge itself is the likely culprit, because the printhead is built into it.

Low-ink warning on a new cartridge: Remanufactured cartridges reuse original HP chips, so the ink gauge can read low or show "?" while the cartridge is full. Judge by print quality, not the gauge.

Official HP Resources

• HP Customer Support — printers
• HP ink, toner and paper finder

Bottom Line

The HP DeskJet F4480 uses HP 60 cartridges. The HP 60XL pair costs a little more up front but far less per page.

Written and reviewed by William Elward — Founder of Castle Ink, 20+ years in the printer & imaging supplies industry. Updated October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the HP DeskJet F4480 take HP 60 or HP 60XL?
Both fit the same slots. XL simply holds more ink.

Can I use HP 61 cartridges in the F4480?
No. HP 61 is a different shape and will not fit. Use HP 60 or HP 60XL.

Can I print with only one cartridge installed?
Many HP 60 printers can run in single-cartridge mode with only black or only tri-color installed, but print quality and speed drop. Replace the empty cartridge as soon as you can.

Does using remanufactured ink void my warranty?
No. The U.S. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act stops HP from voiding your warranty just because you used third-party cartridges.

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