What Ink Does the HP Envy 4520 Use?

Quick answer: The HP Envy 4520 uses HP 63 Black and HP 63 Tri-color ink cartridges. For about 2.5 times the black pages and twice the color pages, choose the HP 63XL high-yield versions. They are the same size cartridge, just filled with more ink. HP is now replacing HP 63 with a combined HP 63/65 line (see below).

The cartridges, pictured

• HP 63XL 2-packF6U64AN + F6U63AN
• HP 63XL BlackF6U64AN · ~430 pages
• HP 63XL Tri-colorF6U63AN · ~300 pages

Our own remanufactured cartridges, photographed in-house.

HP Envy 4520 Ink Cartridges at a Glance

How to Replace Ink in the HP Envy 4520

1. Turn the printer on and open the cartridge access door (the front panel that lifts up). Wait for the carriage to slide to the center.
2. Press down gently on the old cartridge to release it, then pull it straight out.
3. Remove the new HP 63 or 63XL cartridge from its packaging. Pull off the orange plastic tab — do not touch the copper contacts or ink nozzles.
4. Slide the new cartridge into its slot (Black on the right, Tri-color on the left) at a slight upward angle, then push until it clicks into place.
5. Close the cartridge access door. The Envy 4520 will automatically run an alignment page — print it on plain paper and the printer is ready.

What ENVY 4520 owners ask

These are the questions that come up most for this printer on retailer Q&A pages, HP's support forum and owner reviews, answered in our words.

Will the new HP 63/65 cartridges work in my ENVY 4520?

Yes. HP says HP 63/65 works in every printer that took HP 63, and the HP 63/65 combo pack (B87FDAN) lists the ENVY 4520 by name. Expect fewer pages per cartridge than the old 63XL.

Why can't I find HP 63XL black in stores any more?

HP is phasing it out. Staples lists the 63XL black (F6U64AN) as discontinued and offers the HP 63/65XL black (B7RT5AN, about 300 pages) instead. We still carry remanufactured HP 63XL made from original HP cartridges.

Does the 4520 have a document feeder or a fax?

Neither. It scans and copies on the flatbed glass only, one page at a time, and there is no fax.

Can it print on legal paper?

Yes. HP lists paper sizes up to 8.5 × 14 in.

Is the ENVY 4520 still sold new?

No. HP lists it as discontinued, Best Buy no longer sells it new, and HP points shoppers to the ENVY 6055e.

ENVY 4520 quirks worth knowing

• HP publishes two sets of HP 63 yields. The printer page says 190 / 165 pages (480 / 330 for XL); the current cartridge pages say about 170 / 150 (430 / 300 for XL). We use the cartridge-page figures.
• The new HP 63/65 line has no XL tri-color, so the old 63XL tri-color (F6U63AN, about 300 pages) has no high-yield replacement. If you print much color, the old 63XL tri-color is still the one that goes furthest.
• It is expensive to run on HP cartridges: TechGearLab measured about 8¢ a page for black and 11¢ for color, the highest lifetime cost in its test group.
• The output tray deploys automatically when a job starts, and there is a quiet mode.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use HP 63XL cartridges in an Envy 4520 that came with HP 63 standard?

Yes. The Envy 4520 accepts both HP 63 standard and HP 63XL high-yield cartridges interchangeably. The XL versions are the same physical size — they just hold more ink and yield more pages.

Will compatible HP 63XL cartridges void my Envy 4520 warranty?

No. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act in the United States, using third-party ink does not void your printer warranty. HP can only deny warranty coverage if the third-party cartridge directly caused a specific failure.

How many pages does an HP 63XL print in the Envy 4520?

HP's cartridge pages rate the 63XL black at about 430 pages and the 63XL tri-color at about 300 pages, tested to the ISO/IEC 24711 standard. (Older HP pages quoted 480 and 330.) The new HP 63/65XL black is rated about 300 pages. Real yield depends on what you print.

Which other HP printers use HP 63 ink?

HP 63 / 63XL cartridges work in the HP Envy 4510, 4511, 4512, 4513, 4516, 4520, 4523, 4524, 4525, and 4527 — as well as the OfficeJet 3830, 4650, 4652, 4655, 5220, 5230, 5232, 5252, 5255, and 5258, and several DeskJet 1112, 2130, 2132, 3630, 3631, 3632, 3633, and 3634 models.

Why does my HP Envy 4520 keep saying low ink right after I install a new cartridge?

HP's ink-level estimator is based on usage telemetry, not a physical ink gauge. After installing a new cartridge, the estimator can take a few print jobs to recalibrate. Ignore the warning unless print quality actually degrades.

Other printers that use HP 63

HP OfficeJet 3830 · HP OfficeJet 4650 · HP OfficeJet 5255 · HP DeskJet 3630 · HP DeskJet 1112 · HP OfficeJet 3833 · HP OfficeJet 5258

More HP ink guides: HP Envy 5000 · HP OfficeJet Pro 8610 · HP DeskJet 4100 · 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

Sources

Ratings and prices were checked on October 7, 2026 and will change over time.

• HP ENVY 4520 product page
• HP explainer: the HP 63/65 cartridge change
• HP 63XL black cartridge page (current yields)
• Adorama: HP 63/65 combo pack listing the ENVY 4520
• TechGearLab ENVY 4520 review
• Best Buy ENVY 4520 ratings