What Ink Does the HP DeskJet Plus 4155 Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: the HP DeskJet Plus 4155 uses HP 67 ink — a two-cartridge setup with a pigment black and a dye tri-color. The high-yield versions are the HP 67XL black and tri-color, and they are the only ones worth buying for most people.
If you have been told this printer takes HP 65 or HP 63, that is wrong, and it is the most common ink-buying mistake on this model. Those belong to the older DeskJet 2600 and 3700 generations. They are keyed differently and will not work.
HP DeskJet Plus 4155 ink at a glance
| Cartridge | Family | Part Number | Approx. Yield | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black (standard) | HP 67 | 3YM56AN | ~120 pages | Very light use only |
| Tri-Color (standard) | HP 67 | 3YM55AN | ~100 pages | Very light use only |
| Black (high yield) | HP 67XL | 3YM57AN | ~240 pages | Everyday printing |
| Tri-Color (high yield) | HP 67XL | 3YM58AN | ~200 pages | Color documents, photos |
Those yields are HP's own ISO figures. They are low — that is not a misprint. A two-cartridge printer at this price point is built to be cheap to buy, not cheap to feed, which is exactly why the XL versions matter so much here.
HP 67 vs 67XL: is the XL worth it?
Yes, essentially always. The XL black prints roughly twice the pages of the standard for nowhere near twice the price, and the same is true of the tri-color. The standard cartridges exist mainly so the printer can ship with something inside it.
The practical rule: if you print more than a page or two a month, buy XL. If you print so rarely that ink dries out before you finish a cartridge, still buy XL — and print a test page every couple of weeks to keep the nozzles clear. Our guide to whether ink cartridges dry out covers why.
Castle Ink recommendation
Castle Ink stocks compatible high-yield replacements for both cartridges, guaranteed for a year:
- HP 67XL Black (3YM57AN) — compatible high-yield
- HP 67XL Tri-Color (3YM58AN) — compatible high-yield
About the HP DeskJet Plus 4155
The DeskJet Plus 4155 is the non-"e" sibling of the widely sold 4155e, and it is worth being precise about the name: HP never sold a plain "DeskJet 4155". If your printer says DeskJet Plus 4155 on the front, this is your page.
It adds a 35-sheet automatic document feeder over the smaller DeskJet models, which makes multi-page copying and scanning far less tedious. Speeds are around 8.5 ppm black and 5.5 ppm color. No automatic duplex, no fax.
One more thing worth knowing: HP has discontinued the HP DeskJet Plus 4155 itself. The printer keeps working and HP 67 ink is still widely made, so there is no urgency — but it does mean this is a machine to keep running rather than a platform to invest in.
Common problems on this model
"Cartridge problem" or "non-genuine cartridge"
Remove the cartridge, wipe the copper contacts with a dry lint-free cloth, and click it firmly back in until it stops. Then power-cycle: off, unplug at the wall for 60 seconds, back on. That clears the great majority of these errors. If it persists after a firmware update, see our guide to printer firmware updates and third-party ink.
Streaky or missing lines
Run a printhead cleaning from HP Smart or the printer's own tools menu, then print a test page. Two cleaning cycles is the sensible limit — each one uses ink, and a third rarely fixes what the second did not. See faded or streaky prints.
Prints only in black, or only in color
This printer supports single-cartridge mode, so it will keep going with one cartridge installed. Quality drops and color is simulated from black — treat it as a stopgap, not a saving.
Won't connect to Wi-Fi
Almost always the 2.4 GHz band. Full walkthrough in our printer Wi-Fi setup guide.
FAQ
What ink does the HP DeskJet Plus 4155 use?
HP 67 black and HP 67 tri-color, or the high-yield HP 67XL versions. All fit the same two slots.
Does the HP DeskJet Plus 4155 use HP 65 ink?
No. HP 65 belongs to the DeskJet 2600 and 3700 series. It is a different physical cartridge and will not seat correctly.
Can I use compatible HP 67 cartridges?
Yes. Using a third-party cartridge does not void your printer's warranty — that protection is written into US law. See does compatible ink void my warranty.
Is the DeskJet Plus 4155 the same ink as the 4155e?
Yes. Both use HP 67 and HP 67XL. The "e" refers to HP+ enrolment, not the cartridge.
Does the DeskJet Plus 4155 take 67XXL?
HP does not document XXL support for this model the way it does for the 2755e, so we would not promise it. The 67XL is confirmed and is the sensible buy.
Shop HP 67XL now
Grab the 67XL black and 67XL tri-color. Not sure that is your model? Look it up on our Find Ink by Printer page, or work out what your printer really costs to run with the ink cost calculator.
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