What Ink Does the HP OfficeJet 5746 Use?
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Quick answer: The HP OfficeJet 5746 uses HP 62 ink: one black and one tri-color cartridge. Standard HP 62 black (C2P04AN) prints about 200 pages and tri-color (C2P06AN) about 165; the high-yield HP 62XL black (C2P05AN) and tri-color (C2P07AN) print about 600 and 415 pages. Castle Ink sells a remanufactured HP 62XL set.
The 5746 is part of HP's OfficeJet 5740 series (5740, 5741, 5742, 5743, 5745, 5746), and all of them take HP 62.
CastleScore · November 2026
67/100 — Situational
HP OfficeJet 5746
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | — | No retailer rating with enough reviews to use. |
| Expert reviews (18%) | — | No published numeric expert score we could verify. |
| Cost per page (24%) | 66 | About 3.8¢ per black page and 5.8¢ per color page with our remanufactured HP 62XL set. |
| Reliability (13%) | 64 | Most-reported issues: cartridge-not-recognized errors after firmware updates, paper jams from the rear path, and Wi-Fi drop-outs. |
| Features (12%) | 74 | Print, scan, copy and fax, auto two-sided printing, 35-sheet document feeder, Wi-Fi, touchscreen and mobile printing. |
| Value (5%) | — | Not scored without owner ratings |
Limited data: We could not find enough owner ratings or published expert scores for this printer, so those weights are spread across the other pillars. With neither owner ratings nor a published expert score, we cap this printer at 69 (Situational) until better data is available.
Discontinued. HP no longer sells the OfficeJet 5746 new. HP 62 ink is still sold.
CastleScore is Castle Ink’s own editorial rating, built from retailer star ratings, expert reviews, real cost per page and owner complaint patterns, checked November 5, 2026. It is not a customer review. See every ranked printer or how the score works.
The ink, pictured
HP 62XL SetBlack + tri-color
HP 62XL BlackC2P05AN · ~600 pages
HP 62XL Tri-ColorC2P07AN · ~415 pages
HP 62XL Set
HP 62XL Black
HP 62XL Tri-ColorOur own remanufactured ink, photographed in-house.
HP OfficeJet 5746 Ink Cartridges at a Glance
| Cartridge | HP part no. | Approx. yield | Castle Ink option |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP 62XL Black + Tri-Color set | C2P05AN / C2P07AN | ~600 / ~415 pages | Castle Ink 62XL set, $44.99 |
| HP 62XL Black | C2P05AN | ~600 pages | Castle Ink 62XL Black, $22.99 |
| HP 62XL Tri-Color | C2P07AN | ~415 pages | Castle Ink 62XL Tri-Color, $23.99 |
| HP 62 Black / Tri-Color (standard) | C2P04AN / C2P06AN | ~200 / ~165 pages | XL recommended |
Yields are HP's ISO figures. Our ink cartridges are remanufactured: original HP shells, cleaned, refilled and tested in the U.S.
What Does OfficeJet 5746 Ink Cost per Page?
Our 62XL black works out to about 3.8¢ a page and the 62XL tri-color about 5.8¢. The XL cartridges hold about three times the ink of the standard 62. Orders placed by 4 PM ET ship the same day, and U.S. orders over $50 ship free.
Will Remanufactured HP 62 Ink Work?
Yes. The OfficeJet 5746 is not an HP+ printer. HP firmware updates have blocked some third-party chips on this generation, so turn off automatic updates in the printer's settings or the HP Smart app. If a cartridge is rejected, see our cartridge not recognized guide.
How Do I Replace Ink in the OfficeJet 5746?
- Turn the printer on, lower the output tray and open the cartridge access door.
- Wait for the carriage to stop, then lift the cartridge lid and pull the old cartridge out.
- Unpack the new cartridge and pull off the plastic tape.
- Slide it into its slot (tri-color left, black right) and close the lid until it clicks.
- Close the access door and align the cartridges if prompted.
Which Other Printers Use HP 62?
HP 62 fits the OfficeJet 5740 series, OfficeJet 200, 250 and 258 mobile printers, and the ENVY 5540, 5640, 5660, 7640 and 7645. See our guides for the OfficeJet 5740, 5742 and 5745.
What OfficeJet 5746 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 it fax without a computer?
Yes. It has a phone jack and faxes from the touchscreen.
Can I print with one cartridge empty?
Yes, in single-cartridge mode, with lower quality.
Why does paper jam at the back?
Check the rear access door and duplex path for torn scraps; owners report most jams there.
Does it scan two-sided originals?
No. The 35-sheet document feeder scans one side at a time.
OfficeJet 5746 quirks worth knowing
- It prints, scans, copies and faxes with automatic two-sided printing.
- It has Wi-Fi, a touchscreen and mobile printing.
- The cartridges that ship in the box are setup cartridges with less ink than retail HP 62.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ink does the HP OfficeJet 5746 use?
HP 62 or high-yield 62XL, one black and one tri-color cartridge.
How many pages does HP 62XL print?
About 600 pages for black and 415 pages for tri-color.
Does the OfficeJet 5740 use the same ink?
Yes. Every OfficeJet 5740-series model takes HP 62.
Other printers that use HP 62XL ink
HP OfficeJet 5740 · HP OfficeJet 5742 · HP OfficeJet 5745
More HP ink guides: HP DeskJet 4155e · HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 · HP OfficeJet 5740 · find any printer
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Ratings and prices were checked on November 5, 2026 and will change over time.
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