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What Ink Does the HP Envy 5055 Use?

by William Elward Last Updated:

Quick answer: The HP Envy 5055 uses HP 65 Black and HP 65 Tri-color ink cartridges. Choose the HP 65XL high-yield versions for significantly lower cost-per-page.

HP Envy 5055 Ink Cartridges at a Glance

  • HP 65 Black — ~120 pages
  • HP 65 Tri-color — ~100 pages
  • HP 65XL Black — ~300 pages
  • HP 65XL Tri-color — ~300 pages

The Envy 5055 accepts either the standard HP 65 or high-yield HP 65XL cartridges. If you print more than a few pages a week, the XL versions deliver a much better cost-per-page.

Save on HP 65 Ink with Compatible Cartridges

Genuine HP 65 cartridges are among the pricier options HP sells for their price-per-milliliter. Castle Ink's line of compatible HP ink cartridges can cut your ink costs by up to 75% compared to retail, and every cartridge is backed by our satisfaction guarantee and ships same-day from the U.S.

How to Replace Ink in the HP Envy 5055

  1. Power on the printer and open the cartridge access door.
  2. Wait for the carriage to glide to the center and stop.
  3. Press down on the old cartridge to release it and lift it out.
  4. Remove the plastic tape from the new cartridge — do not touch the copper contacts.
  5. Slide the cartridge into the matching color slot and push up until it clicks.
  6. Close the door and let the Envy run an alignment page.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • "Cartridge problem" error: Reseat the cartridge and wipe the copper contacts with a lint-free cloth.
  • Faded or streaky prints: Use the printer's built-in cleaning cycle via the Tools menu on the front panel.
  • New ink not recognized: Power-cycle the printer for 30 seconds to reset the cartridge reader.

HP Instant Ink Note

The Envy 5055 is compatible with HP Instant Ink. If you've enrolled, HP ships cartridges automatically — but if you'd rather avoid the subscription, a set of compatible HP 65XL cartridges can last longer for less.

Official HP Envy 5055 Resources

For drivers, firmware, and the user guide, see the HP Envy 5000 series support page.

Bottom Line

The HP Envy 5055 takes HP 65 or HP 65XL cartridges. Pick the XL high-yield versions if you print regularly, and explore Castle Ink's compatible HP cartridges to keep your ink costs down.

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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