What Ink Does the HP ENVY 5661 Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The HP ENVY 5661 e-All-in-One uses two HP 62 cartridges: one black and one tri-color. The high-yield HP 62XL versions fit too. Castle Ink stocks remanufactured 62XL Black, 62XL Tri-color and a 62XL 2-pack.
The 5661 is a variant of the ENVY 5660 (HP part F8B07A versus F8B04A) with the same hardware and ink. It also shares HP 62 with the ENVY 5640, 7640 and OfficeJet 5740.
CastleScore · October 2026
76/100 — Recommended
HP ENVY 5661 (Scored as the HP ENVY 5660: the 5661 is a 5660-series variant with the same hardware.)
| 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), for the ENVY 5660 |
| Expert reviews (18%) | 50 | PCMag 2.5/5 (ENVY 5660) |
| 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; printer going offline |
| Features (12%) | 69 | Print, copy, scan, auto two-sided printing, Wi-Fi, touchscreen, photo tray. No document feeder, no fax. |
| Value (5%) | 84 | Running cost and owner satisfaction |
Discontinued. HP lists the ENVY 5661 as discontinued. HP 62 cartridges are still sold.
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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.
What Ink Cartridges Does the HP ENVY 5661 Take?
| Cartridge | HP part no. | Approx. yield | Castle Ink option |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP 62 Black | C2P04AN | ~200 pages | — |
| HP 62 Tri-color | C2P06AN | ~165 pages | — |
| HP 62XL Black | C2P05AN | ~600 pages | Remanufactured 62XL Black |
| HP 62XL Tri-color | C2P07AN | ~415 pages | Remanufactured 62XL Tri-color |
European HP 62 cartridges carry the same number but an "AE" part-number suffix (C2P05AE). HP region-codes them, so buy U.S. ("AN") cartridges for a U.S. printer.
Is HP 62XL Worth It?
Yes. XL cartridges print about three times as many black pages. On October 14, 2026, Staples listed Original HP 62XL black at $62.89 (about 10.5¢ a page) and 62XL tri-color at $64.89. Our remanufactured 62XL black is $22.99 (about 3.8¢ a page) and 62XL tri-color $23.99.
How Do I Replace the Ink in the HP ENVY 5661?
- Turn the printer on and lift the cartridge access door at the front.
- Wait for the carriage to move to the center and stop.
- Press down on the old cartridge and pull it out.
- Pull the tape off the new cartridge by its pink tab, without touching the contacts.
- Slide it into its slot until it clicks, close the door and align when prompted.
Which Other Printers Use HP 62?
The ENVY 5540, 5640, 5660 and 7640 series, the OfficeJet 5740 and 8040, and the OfficeJet 200 and 250 mobile printers.
What ENVY 5661 owners ask
These are the questions that come up most for the ENVY 5660 series in HP's support community and owner reviews, answered in our words.
It says paper jam, but there's no paper inside.
Turn it off, open the cartridge door and look for torn scraps or a cartridge that isn't fully seated. Check the rear access area and wipe the rollers. A carriage that can't move freely triggers the same error.
It makes a grinding noise while printing.
Usually the carriage is hitting something or the encoder strip is dirty. Remove any debris, clean the strip gently with a lint-free cloth, and power-cycle the printer.
It keeps going offline.
Assign it a fixed IP address in your router, keep it on a 2.4 GHz network, and remove and re-add it in your computer's printer settings.
Can it print photos from the photo tray?
Yes. Load 4 x 6 photo paper in the 15-sheet photo tray and choose photo paper in your print settings.
ENVY 5661 quirks worth knowing
- HP introduced the ENVY 5660 series in 2015 and lists the 5661 as discontinued.
- HP rates the series at 14 ISO pages a minute in black and 9 in color, with automatic two-sided printing.
- It has a 2.65-inch touchscreen, an SD card slot, Wi-Fi and Wireless Direct.
- The main tray holds 125 sheets, and HP recommends 300 to 400 pages a month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ink does the HP ENVY 5661 use?
HP 62 or HP 62XL: one black and one tri-color cartridge.
Is the ENVY 5661 the same as the 5660?
Yes. It's a 5660-series variant with the same features and the same HP 62 cartridges.
Does HP 64 fit the ENVY 5661?
No. HP 64 is for the ENVY Photo and ENVY Inspire models. The 5661 takes HP 62.
Other printers that use HP 62
HP Envy 5660 · HP Envy 5640 · HP Envy 5540 · HP Envy 7640 · HP OfficeJet 5740
More HP ink guides: HP OfficeJet 3830 · HP Envy 5000 · HP OfficeJet Pro 8610 · find any printer
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