What Ink Does the HP ENVY 5642 Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The HP ENVY 5642 uses HP 62 (standard) or HP 62XL (high-yield) black and tri-color ink cartridges. Castle Ink stocks compatible and remanufactured HP 62XL with free U.S. shipping and a one-year guarantee.
The ENVY 5642 is a home all-in-one from HP's ENVY 5640 series. HP files its supplies under "ENVY 5640 series", which is why searching the exact model number sometimes turns up nothing.
HP ENVY 5642 Ink Cartridges at a Glance
| Cartridge | Color | Approx. Yield |
|---|---|---|
| HP 62 (C2P04AN) | Black | ~200 pages |
| HP 62 (C2P06AN) | Tri-Color | ~165 pages |
| HP 62XL (C2P05AN) | Black | up to 600 pages |
| HP 62XL (C2P07AN) | Tri-Color | up to 415 pages |
How tri-color cartridges work: cyan, magenta and yellow share one housing. When any single color runs out the whole cartridge is finished, even with ink left in the other two. If you mostly print text, setting the driver to black-only or greyscale is the cheapest change you can make.
The Standard HP 62 Is a Bad Buy
At 165–200 pages, standard HP 62 is barely more than a setup cartridge, and it usually sells for well over half the XL price. HP 62XL is three times the black pages and two and a half times the color. There is no volume at which standard makes sense.
62, 63 or 64?
These three HP families look almost identical and none of them interchange. HP 62 is the ENVY 5540/5640/7640 series and OfficeJet 200/250 mobile printers. HP 63 is the DeskJet 2130/3630 and ENVY 4520 series. HP 64 is the ENVY Photo 6200/7100/7800 series. Check the number on the cartridge you are replacing, not the shape.
Is the ENVY 5642 Discontinued?
Yes, HP has discontinued it and names no successor. HP 62 cartridges remain easy to find.
Save on Supplies at Castle Ink
Castle Ink carries HP 62XL for the ENVY 5642:
- HP 62XL Ink Cartridges – Black & Tri-Color 2-Pack — $61.95
- Remanufactured HP 62XL (C2P05AN) Black — $22.99
- Remanufactured HP 62XL (C2P07AN) Tri-Color — $23.99
- Remanufactured HP 62XL (C2P05AN) Black MICR — $40.99
All Castle Ink orders ship free in the U.S. and are backed by a one-year quality guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ink does the HP ENVY 5642 use?
HP 62 or HP 62XL, in black and tri-color.
How many pages does HP 62XL print?
Up to 600 pages black and 415 tri-color, against roughly 200 and 165 for standard HP 62.
Is there an HP 62XXL?
No. HP's 62 line is standard and XL only.
Can I use compatible HP 62XL cartridges?
Yes. This is not an HP+ printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges work normally.
Will HP 63 or HP 64 fit?
No. They are different cartridge families despite looking similar.
See Also
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