What Ink Does the HP OfficeJet 200 Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The HP OfficeJet 200 Mobile printer uses two cartridges: HP 62 Black and HP 62 Tri-Color. The high-yield HP 62XL versions fit the same slots and roughly triple the black page count. For a printer that lives in a laptop bag or a truck, they're the better buy, because you'll run out far less often on the road.
CastleScore · October 2026
79/100 — Recommended
HP OfficeJet 200
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | 87 | 4.44★ average across 2,499 ratings at Amazon (4.4), Best Buy (4.6) |
| Expert reviews (18%) | 80 | PCMag 4.0/5 |
| Cost per page (24%) | 84 | About 4.6¢ per page blended (black + color) with our remanufactured 62XL (600 / 415 pages). |
| Reliability (13%) | 84 | Most-reported problems: battery stops holding or taking a charge. HP's fix list is to clean the contacts, charge for 90 minutes, power-reset and use a genuine battery; printer stops feeding mid-job and shows Paper Jam |
| Features (12%) | 46 | Wi-Fi. No document feeder, no auto two-sided printing, no fax, no touchscreen. |
| Value (5%) | 81 | Running cost and owner satisfaction against a street price of about $419 |
Still sold new. HP's U.S. store still lists it, and Bluedog Ink had it in stock at $419.99 when we checked.
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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 OfficeJet 200 Ink Cartridges at a Glance
| Cartridge | Part Number | Color | Approx. Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP 62 | C2P04AN | Black | ~200 pages |
| HP 62 | C2P06AN | Tri-Color | ~165 pages |
| HP 62XL | C2P05AN | Black | ~600 pages |
| HP 62XL | C2P07AN | Tri-Color | ~415 pages |
HP 62 cartridges have the printhead built into the cartridge, so every new cartridge gives you a fresh printhead. The same cartridges fit the HP OfficeJet 250 Mobile, the OfficeJet 5740 series and the ENVY 5540, 5640 and 7640 series. They won't fit printers that take HP 63, 64 or 67. Those look similar but have different shapes and chips.
How to Replace Ink in the HP OfficeJet 200
- Turn the printer on. If it's running on battery, make sure there's enough charge or plug it in, since the carriage needs power to move.
- Open the front cover. The carriage slides to the center.
- Push down on the empty cartridge to release it, then pull it toward you and out.
- Unwrap the new cartridge and pull off the plastic tape over the nozzles. Don't touch the nozzles or copper contacts.
- Slide the cartridge into its slot at a slight upward angle, then push until it snaps in.
- Close the cover and print the alignment page when the printer asks for it.
Troubleshooting Tips
Cartridge not recognized: Remove the cartridge, check that the nozzle tape is fully off, gently wipe the copper contacts with a dry lint-free cloth and reinstall it. More fixes are in printer says ink cartridge not recognized.
Faded or streaky prints after the printer sat in a hot car: Heat and long idle periods dry out the nozzles on the cartridge. Run HP's printhead cleaning tool from the HP Smart app or the printer software once or twice. If that doesn't clear it, see faded or streaky prints.
Printer won't power up to change cartridges: The OfficeJet 200 needs a charged battery or AC power to move the carriage. Plug it in first.
What OfficeJet 200 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.
Can the OfficeJet 200 scan or copy?
No, it is print-only. The OfficeJet 250 Mobile adds scanning and copying and uses the same HP 62 ink.
How long does the battery take to charge?
HP says its Fast Charge fills the battery in about 90 minutes while the printer is switched off.
Does it print slower on battery?
Slightly. HP rates it at 9 pages a minute black and 6 color on battery, against 10 and 7 on AC power.
Does it connect by Bluetooth?
Bluetooth isn't in HP's specs. It connects by Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct or USB 2.0, and the USB cable isn't included.
The battery stopped holding a charge. What should I try?
HP's suggestions are to test the printer on AC power with the battery out, clean the battery contacts, charge it for 90 minutes and do a power reset. If that fails, the replacement is HP's OfficeJet 200 series battery, part M9L89A, which CDW listed at $73.99.
OfficeJet 200 quirks worth knowing
- HP rates it for 500 pages a month and recommends 100 to 300, the lowest of the HP 62 printers. It is built for printing on the road, not for an office queue.
- Borderless printing only goes up to 5 x 7 in, and custom paper runs from 3 x 8.5 in to 4 x 14 in. The tray holds 50 sheets.
- The tri-color setup cartridge in the box is rated at about 120 pages, against 165 for a retail HP 62 tri-color.
- HP's paper-jam guide for the 200 series warns that it can report a jam when no paper is stuck, so check the paper path before you pull anything apart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the OfficeJet 200 print with only one cartridge?
Many HP printers that take HP 62 can limp along in single-cartridge mode if one cartridge is removed, but print quality and speed drop and it isn't meant for everyday use. Keep both cartridges installed and replace the empty one as soon as you can.
Do HP 62 and HP 62XL cartridges fit the same slot?
Yes. XL just holds more ink. You can mix a 62XL black with a standard 62 tri-color, or the other way round.
Does using remanufactured ink void my HP warranty?
No. Under the U.S. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, HP can't void your warranty just because you used third-party cartridges, though it won't cover damage it attributes to them.
Other printers that use HP 62
HP ENVY 7645 · HP Envy 5540 · HP ENVY 5642 · HP OfficeJet 5740 · HP Envy 7640 · HP Envy 5640
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