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What Ink Does the HP Envy 6400 Use?

by William Elward Last Updated:

Quick answer: The HP Envy 6400 series (6400e, 6455, 6455e, 6458, etc.) uses HP 67 Black and HP 67 Tri-color ink cartridges. For a much lower cost-per-page, choose the HP 67XL high-yield versions.

HP Envy 6400 Ink Cartridges at a Glance

  • HP 67 Black — ~120 pages
  • HP 67 Tri-color — ~100 pages
  • HP 67XL Black — ~240 pages
  • HP 67XL Tri-color — ~200 pages

All Envy 6400-series printers use the same HP 67 / 67XL cartridges. Standard and XL cartridges are interchangeable — you can mix and match based on what's in stock.

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How to Replace Ink in the HP Envy 6400

  1. Turn the printer on and open the cartridge access door.
  2. Wait for the carriage to move to the access position.
  3. Press down on the old cartridge to release it and remove it.
  4. Unwrap the new cartridge and peel away the protective tape.
  5. Insert the new cartridge into the correct color slot at a slight angle and push up until you hear a click.
  6. Close the door and the printer will run an alignment page automatically.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Cartridge not detected: Power-cycle the printer; if the error persists, wipe the copper contacts with a lint-free cloth and reseat.
  • Faded output: Run the built-in cleaning utility from the printer's embedded web server or HP Smart app.
  • Color looks off: Print an alignment page from the printer's Tools menu.

HP+ and Instant Ink Note

Many Envy 6400-series units were sold with HP+ or HP Instant Ink enrollment. HP+ printers require Original HP cartridges at activation. If you'd prefer to use third-party compatible cartridges, decline HP+ during setup or opt out of Instant Ink before installing compatible ink.

Official HP Envy 6400 Resources

For drivers, firmware, and user manuals, see the HP Envy 6400 support page.

Bottom Line

The HP Envy 6400 uses HP 67 or HP 67XL cartridges. Choose the XL versions if you print more than a few pages a week, and check Castle Ink's HP 67 bundle to save significantly versus OEM pricing.

About William Elward

Founder of Castle Ink, William Elward has 20 years experience in the printer industry. He's been featured on CNN Money, Yahoo, PC World, Computer World, and other top publications and frequently blogs about printers and ink cartridges. He's an expert at diagnosing printer issues and has published guides to fixing common printer issues across the internet. A graduate of Bryant University and Columbia's Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program, he's held various leadership positions at The College Board, Bankrate, Zocdoc, and Everyday Health. Follow him on Twitter at William Elward's Twitter Profile


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