What Ink Does the HP OfficeJet 8010 Use?
Last Updated:The HP OfficeJet 8010 uses HP 910 and HP 910XL ink cartridges — four individual tanks. It is the entry point of HP's OfficeJet 8000 range and shares ink with the 8012, 8014, 8015, 8018 and 8022.
HP OfficeJet 8010 Ink Cartridges at a Glance
| Cartridge | Color | Approx. Yield |
|---|---|---|
| HP 910 | Black | ~300 pages |
| HP 910 | Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | ~315 pages each |
| HP 910XL | Black | ~825 pages |
| HP 910XL | Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | ~825 pages each |
Yields are the manufacturer's published estimates at roughly 5% page coverage — a normal text page. Photos, graphics and heavy colour fills will use considerably more than that, so treat these as a planning number rather than a promise.
About the HP OfficeJet 8010
- Wireless all-in-one: print, scan and copy
- 35-page automatic document feeder
- Automatic two-sided printing
- 225-sheet input tray
- Four individual ink cartridges
One thing catches out a lot of OfficeJet 8010 owners: the HP 912 cartridge looks nearly identical and is sold widely online, but it is the European part number for this printer generation. A 912 will physically fit and then fail to chip-match a U.S. 8010. When you are buying, confirm the listing says 910 or 910XL.
Firmware and Non-HP Chip Warnings
HP ships firmware on this generation that can reject cartridges whose chip it does not recognise — a policy HP calls dynamic security. A cartridge that worked last month can start throwing a "Non-HP chip detected" or "Supply Problem" message after an automatic update, with no other change.
The fix is to get ahead of it: open the printer's embedded web server, turn automatic firmware updates off, and leave them off. Our guide on how to stop HP firmware updates from blocking your ink walks through it screen by screen. Do this before you install a compatible cartridge, not after.
Standard or XL — Which HP 910 Cartridge Should You Buy?
| Cartridge | Approx. Yield | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| HP 910 (standard) | ~300 black / ~315 per color | Very light use |
| HP 910XL (high yield) | ~825 black / ~825 per color | Roughly 2.7x the pages — the value choice for any office |
The high-yield cartridge is almost always the cheaper way to print, because you are paying once for the shell, the chip and the shipping regardless of how much ink is inside it. If you want to see the difference for your own volume, run the numbers through our Printer Ink Cost Calculator.
Save on HP 910 / 910XL for the HP OfficeJet 8010
Castle Ink's compatible cartridges for the HP OfficeJet 8010 are built to the same page yields as the originals and are covered by a one-year guarantee. If a cartridge does not work in your printer, we replace it or refund it — no argument.
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How to Replace the Ink in the HP OfficeJet 8010
- Turn the printer on — the carriage will not move to the access position if it is powered off.
- Open the cartridge access door and wait for the carriage to slide to the centre and stop.
- Press down on the old cartridge to release it, then pull it toward you and out.
- Unwrap the new cartridge and peel off the protective tape. Do not touch the copper contacts or the nozzle plate.
- Slide the new cartridge into its slot at a slight upward angle and press until it clicks firmly into place.
- Close the door and let the printer run its alignment page. Skipping alignment is the most common cause of banding people blame on the cartridge.
Troubleshooting the HP OfficeJet 8010
A cartridge that fits but reads as incompatible. Check the number: HP 912 is the European equivalent and will not authenticate in a U.S. OfficeJet 8010.
Colour missing after a long idle period. Run one printhead cleaning, wait, then a second. The 8010 uses a fixed printhead, so a dried nozzle is recoverable rather than fatal.
Print quality drops off after the printer sits unused. Print one colour page every couple of weeks. It costs almost nothing and it keeps the nozzles from drying, which is far cheaper than the deep cleaning cycles required to recover them.
The ink gauge reads low on a brand-new cartridge. Ink level reporting is an estimate, and on compatible cartridges it can read low, unknown, or not at all. Judge by print quality, not by the gauge.
Cartridges That Do Not Fit the HP OfficeJet 8010
These come up constantly in mistaken orders. None of them will work in an HP OfficeJet 8010:
- HP 902 / 902XL — OfficeJet 6950 / 6970 / 6978 series
- HP 952 / 952XL — OfficeJet Pro 8710 / 8720 / 8740 series
- HP 962 / 962XL — OfficeJet Pro 9010 / 9020 series
- HP 912 / 912XL — the European equivalent of the 910, which will not chip-match a U.S. printer
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Bottom Line
The HP OfficeJet 8010 uses HP 910 / 910XL. For anything more than occasional printing, buy the high-yield version — the cost per page is meaningfully lower and you change cartridges less often. Castle Ink stocks compatible ink for this printer with free U.S. shipping over $50 and a one-year guarantee, and you can find guides for every other model we cover on our Find Ink by Printer page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the OfficeJet 8010 use HP 910 or HP 902?
HP 910. The 902 is for the OfficeJet 6950 / 6970 / 6978 series.
How many pages does an HP 910XL print?
About 825 pages for black and roughly 825 per colour at 5% coverage.
Is HP 912 the same as HP 910?
No. The 912 is the European part number and will not work in a U.S. OfficeJet 8010.
Is the 8010 ink the same as the 8015?
Yes — both take HP 910 / 910XL.
Can I print with one colour empty?
Generally no. The OfficeJet range expects all four cartridges to report ink.
Why is my compatible cartridge rejected after an update?
HP dynamic security. Turn off automatic firmware updates in the printer's settings before installing compatible ink.
Is shipping free?
Yes — free U.S. shipping over $50, plus a 1-year guarantee.
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