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What Ink Does the HP Envy 4500 Use?

by William Elward Last Updated:

Quick answer: The HP Envy 4500 uses HP 61 Black and HP 61 Tri-color ink cartridges. For roughly twice the page yield at a lower cost-per-page, choose the HP 61XL high-yield versions instead.

HP Envy 4500 Ink Cartridges at a Glance

  • HP 61 Black — ~190 pages
  • HP 61 Tri-color — ~165 pages
  • HP 61XL Black — ~480 pages
  • HP 61XL Tri-color — ~330 pages

Both the standard 61 and the high-yield 61XL cartridges are fully compatible with the Envy 4500 e-All-in-One printer. The XL versions cost more up front but deliver a significantly lower cost-per-page.

Save on HP 61 Ink with Compatible Cartridges

Genuine HP 61 ink can get expensive fast, especially if you print regularly. At Castle Ink we sell high-quality compatible HP 61 Black cartridges and HP 61 Tri-color cartridges that match OEM print quality while saving you up to 75% off retail. Every cartridge is backed by our satisfaction guarantee and ships same-day from the U.S.

How to Replace Ink in the HP Envy 4500

  1. Turn on the printer and open the cartridge access door.
  2. Wait for the carriage to move to the center and stop.
  3. Press down gently on the old cartridge to release it, then pull it out.
  4. Remove the plastic tape from the new cartridge — do not touch the copper contacts.
  5. Slide the new cartridge into the correct color-coded slot and push up until it clicks.
  6. Close the access door and let the printer run an alignment page.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • "Cartridge problem" message: Remove the cartridge, wipe the copper contacts with a lint-free cloth, and reinstall.
  • Streaky prints: Run the built-in cleaning cycle from the printer's Tools menu.
  • Printer won't recognize new ink: Power the printer off for 30 seconds, then back on to reset the cartridge reader.

Official HP Envy 4500 Resources

For firmware updates, driver downloads, and the full user guide, visit the HP Envy 4500 support page.

Bottom Line

The HP Envy 4500 takes HP 61 or HP 61XL cartridges. Go with the XL high-yield versions if you print often, and choose Castle Ink's compatible cartridges to cut your ink costs without giving up print quality.

About William Elward

Founder of Castle Ink, William Elward has 20 years experience in the printer industry. He's been featured on CNN Money, Yahoo, PC World, Computer World, and other top publications and frequently blogs about printers and ink cartridges. He's an expert at diagnosing printer issues and has published guides to fixing common printer issues across the internet. A graduate of Bryant University and Columbia's Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program, he's held various leadership positions at The College Board, Bankrate, Zocdoc, and Everyday Health. Follow him on Twitter at William Elward's Twitter Profile


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