What Ink Does the HP Envy 5660 Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The HP Envy 5660 uses HP 62 Black and HP 62 Tri-color ink cartridges. The HP 62XL high-yield cartridges print about three times as many black pages (600 vs 200) and about two and a half times as many color pages (415 vs 165). We sell a remanufactured HP 62XL black and tri-color 2-pack.
CastleScore · October 2026
76/100 — Recommended
HP Envy 5660
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | 85 | 4.37★ average across 8,179 ratings at Best Buy (4.6), Amazon (4.0) |
| Expert reviews (18%) | 50 | PCMag 2.5/5 |
| Cost per page (24%) | 84 | About 4.6¢ per page blended (black + color) with our remanufactured 62XL (600 / 415 pages). |
| Reliability (13%) | 85 | Most-reported problems: false 'paper jam' errors with no paper in the printer; grinding noise during printing; print jobs freeze in the queue although test pages print |
| Features (12%) | 69 | Print, copy, scan, auto two-sided printing, Wi-Fi, touchscreen. No document feeder, no fax. |
| Value (5%) | 84 | Running cost and owner satisfaction |
Discontinued. HP lists the ENVY 5660 as discontinued and points to the ENVY 6455e as a newer model. This guide is for current owners.
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The cartridges, pictured
HP 62XL 2-packC2P05AN + C2P07AN
HP 62XL BlackC2P05AN · ~600 pages
HP 62XL Tri-colorC2P07AN · ~415 pages
HP 62XL 2-pack
HP 62XL Black
HP 62XL Tri-colorOur own remanufactured cartridges, photographed in-house.
HP Envy 5660 Ink Cartridges at a Glance
| Cartridge | Part Number | Approx. Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| HP 62 Black (standard) | C2P04AN | ~200 pages |
| HP 62 Tri-color (standard) | C2P06AN | ~165 pages |
| HP 62XL Black (high-yield) | C2P05AN | ~600 pages |
| HP 62XL Tri-color (high-yield) | C2P07AN | ~415 pages |
How to Replace Ink in the HP Envy 5660
- Turn on the printer and open the cartridge access door at the front. Wait for the carriage to slide into the center.
- Press down on the cartridge you're replacing to release it, then pull it straight out of its slot.
- Remove the new HP 62 or 62XL cartridge from its packaging and pull off the orange protective tab. Do not touch the copper contacts or the ink nozzles.
- Slide the new cartridge into the slot at a slight upward angle — Black goes on the right, Tri-color on the left — and push gently until it clicks.
- Close the cartridge access door. The Envy 5660 will run an alignment cycle and print a calibration page on plain paper. Once it finishes, you're ready to go.
Troubleshooting Tips
Cartridge not recognized: Power-cycle the printer (unplug for 30 seconds, then plug back in). The Envy 5660 often needs a hard reset to re-handshake with a fresh cartridge.
Faded or streaky prints: Run the built-in cleaning cycle from the printer's Tools menu or via HP Smart. Two cycles will usually clear minor clogs.
"Print head failure" or cartridge error: Remove both cartridges, gently wipe the copper contacts with a lint-free cloth, and reseat them firmly.
What ENVY 5660 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.
It reports a paper jam, but nothing is stuck. What now?
This is usually a "ghost jam" caused by paper bits or lint on the rollers or sensors. Check and clean around the rear access door and the rollers, then turn the printer off and on to reset the sensor.
It makes a grinding noise while printing. Is it broken?
Repairers point to either debris on the rollers or a worn plastic gear. Cleaning the rollers may fix it; if not, the gear needs replacing.
Does it print two-sided, and can it fax?
It prints two-sided automatically. There is no fax and no document feeder; scanning is on the flatbed only.
Is the ENVY 5660 still sold, and what replaced it?
HP lists it as discontinued and points to the ENVY 6455e as a newer model.
Does the "e" in e-All-in-One mean HP+?
No. It refers to HP ePrint. The 5660 is not an HP+ printer, and we found no HP statement that it uses dynamic security. Our remanufactured HP 62XL cartridges reuse the original HP chip.
ENVY 5660 quirks worth knowing
- It has a separate 15-sheet photo tray as well as the 125-sheet main tray.
- It has a 2.65-inch color touchscreen, which is rare among printers that take HP 62.
- Connections are Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Wireless Direct, USB 2.0, ePrint and AirPrint. There is no Ethernet port.
- HP rates it for up to 1,000 pages a month but recommends 300–400. Reviewers of its UK sibling, the ENVY 5640, found scanning slow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use HP 62XL cartridges in an Envy 5660 that shipped with HP 62 standard?
Yes. The Envy 5660 accepts both HP 62 standard and HP 62XL high-yield cartridges interchangeably. The XL versions are the same physical size as the standard — they just hold more ink and yield more pages.
Will compatible HP 62XL cartridges void my Envy 5660 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 62XL print in the Envy 5660?
HP rates the 62XL black at approximately 600 pages and the 62XL tri-color at approximately 415 pages, based on the ISO/IEC 24711 standard at 5% page coverage. Actual yield varies with print density and color usage.
Which other HP printers use HP 62 ink?
HP 62 / 62XL cartridges work in the HP Envy 5540, 5541, 5542, 5543, 5544, 5545, 5547, 5549, 5640, 5642, 5643, 5644, 5660, 5661, 5663, 5664, 5665, 7640, 7643, 7644, 7645, as well as the OfficeJet 200, 250, 5740, 5741, 5742, 5743, 5744, 5745, 5746, 8040 mobile and all-in-one models.
Why does my Envy 5660 say 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 62
HP OfficeJet 250 · HP Envy 7640 · HP OfficeJet 5740 · HP Envy 5540 · HP DeskJet 4530 · HP ENVY 7645 · HP OfficeJet 200
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