What Ink Does the HP OfficeJet 5258 Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The HP OfficeJet 5258 uses HP 62 Black and HP 62 Tri-color ink cartridges. For a much lower cost per page, choose the HP 62XL high-yield versions — they deliver roughly 2x the pages of standard HP 62 cartridges and are the best value for any home or small office all-in-one.
HP OfficeJet 5258 Ink Cartridges at a Glance
| Cartridge | Color | Approx. Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| HP 62 | Black | ~200 pages |
| HP 62 | Tri-color (CMY) | ~165 pages |
| HP 62XL | Black | ~600 pages |
| HP 62XL | Tri-color (CMY) | ~415 pages |
The HP OfficeJet 5258 takes one black and one tri-color cartridge at a time — a single tri-color unit holds cyan, magenta, and yellow together. The same HP 62 / 62XL family also fits the HP OfficeJet 200, 250, 5252, 5255, 5258, 5260, 5740, 5742, 8040, Envy 5540, 5640, 5660, 7640, and DeskJet 2620, 2622, 4530 series (note: the 2620-series DeskJets use HP 65 in some regions — confirm via your printer label).
Save on HP 62 and 62XL Ink
Castle Ink's compatible HP 62XL Black & Tri-Color 2-Pack can save you up to 70% compared to genuine HP cartridges — without sacrificing print quality. Every cartridge is tested, comes with a 1-year warranty, and ships free on orders over $50.
How to Replace Ink in the HP OfficeJet 5258
- Power the printer on and open the ink-cartridge access door at the front — the carriage will slide to the center.
- Press down on the old cartridge to release it, then pull it forward and out of its slot.
- Unwrap the new cartridge and pull the orange tab to remove the protective plastic. Do not touch the gold contacts or copper-colored ink nozzles.
- Slide the new cartridge into its slot at a slight upward angle (black on the right, tri-color on the left) and push up until you hear it click into place.
- Close the access door. The printer will automatically print an alignment page — keep it briefly to confirm the print is sharp and the colors are correct.
Troubleshooting Tips
"Cartridge missing or damaged" error: Power-cycle the printer with the cartridges installed. If it persists, remove the cartridge, wipe the gold contacts with a lint-free cloth dampened with distilled water, dry thoroughly, and reinsert at the upward angle until you hear it click.
Streaky or faded prints: From the printer touchscreen go to Setup > Tools > Clean Ink Cartridges. Two cleaning cycles usually resolve clogged nozzles.
Alignment page prints blank or skewed: Confirm you removed the orange protective tab from each new cartridge and that both are seated with a firm click. Then run alignment again from the touchscreen.
Firmware updates rejecting compatible ink: Some HP OfficeJet 5258 firmware revisions block third-party cartridges. To keep using compatible HP 62XL ink, turn off automatic firmware updates under Setup > Tools > Update the Printer.
Official HP OfficeJet 5258 Resources
Bottom Line
The HP OfficeJet 5258 is a popular home-office all-in-one, and HP 62XL high-yield cartridges keep cost-per-page low without sacrificing reliability. Castle Ink's compatible HP 62XL 2-Pack ships free over $50 and is backed by our 1-year warranty — the smart upgrade from genuine HP ink for any 5258 owner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does using compatible HP 62XL ink void my HP OfficeJet 5258 warranty?
No. Under the U.S. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, HP cannot void your printer warranty solely because you use compatible or remanufactured cartridges. If a compatible cartridge causes printer damage, that specific damage isn't covered, but the rest of the warranty remains intact.
How many pages do HP 62XL cartridges actually print?
Page yields are measured to ISO/IEC 24711 at 5% page coverage: ~600 pages for HP 62XL Black and ~415 pages for HP 62XL Tri-color. Heavy graphics or photo printing will reduce yield.
What's the difference between HP OfficeJet 5255 and 5258?
Hardware is essentially identical — both are the same generation of OfficeJet all-in-one. The 5258 was a retail-channel variant. Both use the same HP 62 / 62XL cartridges.
What other HP printers use HP 62 / 62XL ink?
The same cartridges fit the HP OfficeJet 200/250/5252/5255/5260/5740/8040, Envy 5540/5640/5660/7640, and DeskJet 4530 series — your ink stock carries over across the family.
Why does my HP OfficeJet 5258 say the ink is low when I just installed a new cartridge?
The 5258 uses an ink-level estimator based on page count, not a true fluid sensor. After installing a new cartridge, print a test page or two and the level should refresh. If the warning persists, remove and reinsert the cartridge to reset the chip.
Written and reviewed by William Elward — Founder of Castle Ink, 20+ years in the printer & imaging supplies industry.