What Ink Does the HP Envy 5055 Use?
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Correction (October 2026): an earlier version of this guide said a "non-HP chip" message is only a notice and printing continues. HP says the ENVY 5055 uses dynamic security to block cartridges with a non-HP chip. Only cartridges with a new or reused HP chip are meant to work.
Quick answer: The HP ENVY 5055 uses HP 65 ink cartridges in the US and Canada (new genuine boxes are labeled HP 63/65): 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.)
2026 change: HP has merged HP 63 and HP 65 into a single HP 63/65 cartridge line. HP says the new cartridges work in every printer that took HP 63 or HP 65, and the HP 63/65 Tri-color (B7RT2AN, about 100 pages) lists the ENVY 5055. The new high-yield black (B7RT5AN) is rated about 300 pages, and there is no XL tri-color in the new line. HP 65 cartridges you already have still work.
CastleScore · October 2026
77/100 — Recommended
HP Envy 5055
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | 86 | 4.40★ average across 20,952 ratings at Amazon (4.4) |
| Expert reviews (18%) | 70 | PCMag 3.5/5 |
| Cost per page (24%) | 69 | About 6.5¢ per page blended (black + color) with our remanufactured 65XL (300 / 300 pages). Docked because the printer can reject cartridges without the maker's chip. |
| Reliability (13%) | 87 | Most-reported problems: recurring 'Cartridge Problem' message even with new cartridges and cleaned contacts |
| Features (12%) | 69 | Print, copy, scan, auto two-sided printing, Wi-Fi, touchscreen. No document feeder, no fax. |
| Value (5%) | 78 | Running cost and owner satisfaction |
Discontinued. HP marks the ENVY 5055 discontinued and points to the ENVY 6055, which uses HP 67. HP 65 and HP 63/65 cartridges are still sold.
CastleScore is Castle Ink’s own editorial rating, built from retailer star ratings, expert reviews, real cost per page and owner complaint patterns, checked October 9, 2026. It is not a customer review. See every ranked printer or how the score works.
The cartridges, pictured
HP 65XL 2-packBlack + Tri-color
HP 65XL BlackN9K04AN · ~300 pages
HP 65XL Tri-colorN9K03AN · ~300 pages
HP 65XL 2-pack
HP 65XL Black
HP 65XL Tri-colorOur own remanufactured cartridges, photographed in-house.
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).
| Cartridge | Part number | Approx. yield | Castle Ink option |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP 65 Black (standard) | N9K02AN | ~120 pages | — |
| HP 65XL Black (high yield) | N9K04AN | ~300 pages | Remanufactured HP 65XL Black |
| HP 65 Tri-Color (standard) | N9K01AN | ~100 pages | — |
| HP 65XL Tri-Color (high yield) | N9K03AN | ~300 pages | Remanufactured HP 65XL Tri-Color |
| HP 63/65 Tri-Color (2026 line) | B7RT2AN | ~100 pages | — |
| HP 63/65XL Black (2026 line) | B7RT5AN | ~300 pages | — |
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?
HP 67 is a different cartridge. It belongs to the DeskJet 2700 / 4100 and ENVY 6000 families and won’t seat or be recognized in the ENVY 5055. HP 63 changed in July 2026: HP merged HP 63 and HP 65 into one HP 63/65 line and says it works in every printer that took either. Boxes labeled "63/65" fit the ENVY 5055. Look for "65" or "63/65" on the label before you buy.
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 HP cartridges are remanufactured and keep the original HP chip. That matters here, because HP says the ENVY 5055 uses dynamic security to block cartridges with a non-HP chip. See compatible vs remanufactured vs OEM ink for the differences.
Heads-up on HP Instant Ink: Instant Ink cartridges carry their own part numbers (N9K10A black, N9K09A tri-color) and stop working when the subscription ends. The ENVY 5055 is not an HP+ model.
How Do I Replace the Ink Cartridges in the HP ENVY 5055?
- Turn the printer on and open the cartridge access door. The carriage slides to the center.
- Wait until the carriage stops moving and the printer is quiet.
- Press down gently on the old cartridge to release it, then pull it toward you.
- Peel the plastic tape off the new cartridge. Don't touch the copper contacts or the nozzles.
- 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.
- 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 67 and HP 304 won't work in a US-market printer built for HP 65. Cartridges labeled HP 63/65 do.
- "Non-HP chip" message. With a remanufactured cartridge that reuses an HP chip, this is a notice: acknowledge it and printing continues. A cartridge with a non-HP chip can be blocked outright, because the ENVY 5055 uses HP dynamic security.
Still stuck? See fixing an "incompatible cartridge" message on HP printers.
What ENVY 5055 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.
Stores now sell "HP 63/65" instead of HP 65. Will it fit the ENVY 5055?
Yes. HP combined HP 63 and HP 65 into one line in July 2026, and the HP 63/65 Tri-color (B7RT2AN) lists the ENVY 5055 as compatible.
Will my leftover HP 65 cartridges still work?
Yes. HP says no settings or hardware changes are needed, and HP 65 cartridges still work in the printers they were made for.
Why did my third-party cartridge stop working?
HP says the ENVY 5055 uses dynamic security to block cartridges with a non-HP chip. Cartridges with a new or reused HP chip, such as remanufactured originals, are the ones meant to work.
Can it print two-sided on legal paper?
No. One-sided printing takes custom sizes up to 8.5 x 14 inches, but automatic two-sided printing stops at 8.5 x 12.2 inches.
What replaced the ENVY 5055?
HP marks it discontinued and points to the ENVY 6055, which uses HP 67 cartridges, so your HP 65 stock won't carry over.
ENVY 5055 quirks worth knowing
- The setup cartridges in the box are rated at about 115 pages black and 100 pages tri-color, a little under a retail HP 65 black (about 120).
- HP's own product page contradicts itself: the feature blurb mentions a 35-page document feeder and fax, but the spec table says the feeder does not apply and lists no fax. It is a flatbed print, copy and scan machine.
- It has a 2.2-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi Direct and Bluetooth Smart, and HP rates it for up to 1,000 pages a month.
- If a "Cartridge Problem" message keeps coming back with new cartridges and clean contacts, HP staff on its forum say it may be a hardware fault once the usual cartridge steps have failed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ink cartridges are available for the HP ENVY 5055?
HP 65 standard and HP 65XL high-yield, in black and tri-color, plus HP's 2026 HP 63/65 line: the HP 63/65 Tri-color (B7RT2AN, about 100 pages) and HP 63/65XL Black (B7RT5AN, about 300 pages). Remanufactured HP 65XL cartridges from Castle Ink keep the original HP chip.
Why does my ENVY 5055 say a cartridge is missing or damaged?
Usually a strip of tape is left on the contacts, or the contacts are dirty. Remove the cartridge, clean the copper strip with a dry lint-free cloth, and reinstall it until it clicks.
How many pages does HP 65XL print in the ENVY 5055?
About 300 pages each for the HP 65XL Black and the HP 65XL Tri-Color, at roughly 5% page coverage.
Can the ENVY 5055 print with just one cartridge?
Yes. If one cartridge is empty or removed, the printer switches to single-cartridge mode and keeps printing with the other, though quality and speed may drop.
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