What Ink Does the HP Envy 5055 Use?

Last updated: September 24, 2026.

Quick answer: The HP ENVY 5055 uses HP 65 ink cartridges in the US and Canada — one HP 65 Black and one HP 65 Tri-Color. The high-yield HP 65XL cartridges fit the same slots and print roughly two and a half times as many pages. (Outside North America, the same printers take HP 304.)

What Ink Cartridges Does the HP ENVY 5055 Take?

The ENVY 5055 belongs to HP's ENVY 5000 All-in-One series and holds two cartridges: one black and one tri-color (cyan, magenta and yellow in a single cartridge).

Yields are ISO/IEC estimates at about 5% page coverage. Photos and full-color pages use much more ink.

Is HP 65 the Same as HP 65XL?

They are interchangeable in the ENVY 5055: same shape, same slot. The XL simply holds more ink. For anyone printing more than a few pages a week, 65XL costs less per page and needs changing far less often.

Is HP 65 the Same as HP 67 or HP 63?

No. HP 67 belongs to the DeskJet 2700 / 4100 and ENVY 6000 families, and HP 63 to older models such as the DeskJet 1110, 2130 and 3630. They look similar, but they won’t seat or be recognized in the ENVY 5055. Match the number on the label to "65" before you buy.

Is the HP ENVY 5055 Worth Keeping?

For light home printing, yes. It prints, scans and copies, handles borderless photos, and runs on inexpensive HP 65XL cartridges. If you print hundreds of pages a month, an ink-tank printer will cost less to run. Our best printers buying guide compares options.

Can I Use Remanufactured Ink in the HP ENVY 5055?

Yes. Remanufactured HP 65XL cartridges are original HP shells that are cleaned, refilled and tested, so they fit and talk to the printer like new ones. Castle Ink's inkjet cartridges are remanufactured and backed by a 1-year satisfaction guarantee. See compatible vs remanufactured vs OEM ink for the differences.

Heads-up on HP Instant Ink and HP+: subscription cartridges stop working when the subscription ends, and printers enrolled in HP+ are locked to Original HP cartridges. Retail and remanufactured cartridges work normally in printers that aren't enrolled.

How Do I Replace the Ink Cartridges in the HP ENVY 5055?

1. Turn the printer on and open the cartridge access door. The carriage slides to the center.
2. Wait until the carriage stops moving and the printer is quiet.
3. Press down gently on the old cartridge to release it, then pull it toward you.
4. Peel the plastic tape off the new cartridge. Don't touch the copper contacts or the nozzles.
5. Slide the new cartridge into its slot at a slight upward angle until it clicks. Tri-Color goes on the left, Black on the right.
6. Close the door. If an alignment page prints, follow the on-screen or HP Smart prompts, which usually means scanning that page.

Why Won't My ENVY 5055 Recognize the New Cartridge?

• Tape still on the contacts. This is the most common cause.
• Dirty contacts. Wipe the copper strip on the cartridge and in the carriage with a dry, lint-free cloth.
• Wrong number. HP 63, 67 and 304 won't work in a US-market printer built for HP 65.
• "Non-HP chip" message. This is a notice, not a fault. Acknowledge it and printing continues.

Still stuck? See fixing an "incompatible cartridge" message on HP printers.

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Shop HP 65XL Ink for the ENVY 5055

Castle Ink ships from Greenlawn, NY. Orders placed by 4 PM ET Monday–Friday ship the same day, and shipping is free on orders over $50.

• Remanufactured HP 65XL Black (N9K04AN)
• Remanufactured HP 65XL Tri-Color (N9K03AN)

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Same ink, other models: the HP DeskJet 2622 uses the same HP 65 and 65XL cartridges.