What Ink Does the HP OfficeJet Pro 8610 Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The HP OfficeJet Pro 8610 uses HP 950 (standard) and HP 950XL / 951 / 951XL (high-yield) ink cartridges in a Black + Cyan/Magenta/Yellow setup. Compatible HP 950XL/951XL cartridges from Castle Ink cut your ink cost by up to 70% and ship free from Long Island.
HP OfficeJet Pro 8610 Ink Cartridges at a Glance
| Cartridge | Type | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| HP 950 Black | Standard | ~1,000 pages |
| HP 951 Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | Standard | ~700 pages each |
| HP 950XL Black | High-Yield | ~2,300 pages |
| HP 951XL Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | High-Yield | ~1,500 pages each |
For a high-volume office printer like the 8610, the 950XL / 951XL high-yield combo is the clear value pick — roughly double the page yield for only a modest price bump.
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How to Replace Ink in the HP OfficeJet Pro 8610
- Make sure the printer is powered on, then open the front ink-cartridge access door — the carriage will glide to the center.
- Press in on the front of the empty cartridge to release it, then lift it straight out.
- Unwrap the new HP 950/951 or 950XL/951XL cartridge and pull off the orange protective plastic pull-tab — do not touch the gold contacts.
- Slide the new cartridge into its color-matched slot at a slight upward angle until it clicks into place.
- Close the access door. The printer will run a brief alignment routine and may print an alignment page.
Troubleshooting Tips
"Used, refilled, or counterfeit cartridge" warning: This is a routine warning from HP when third-party ink is detected. Press OK or Continue — the cartridge will print normally.
Streaky prints or missing colors: Run the cleaning cycle from the printer's Setup → Tools → Clean Printhead menu. One or two cycles usually clears clogged nozzles.
Cartridge not detected: Power-cycle the printer, then remove and reinsert the affected cartridge. Wipe the gold contacts with a lint-free cloth if needed.
Printhead failure error: A common 8610 issue. Try the HP printhead reset (Setup → Print Reports → Hold ✶ + #). If unresolved, the printhead itself may need cleaning or replacement.
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Bottom Line
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8610 uses HP 950 / 951 standard and HP 950XL / 951XL high-yield cartridges. For office workloads, XL high-yield delivers the best cost-per-page. Shop Castle Ink's HP 950XL Black and save up to 70% over OEM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the OfficeJet Pro 8610 use HP 950 or 951 ink?
Both. The 8610 uses HP 950 Black plus HP 951 in Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow — or the higher-yield 950XL and 951XL versions of the same.
Can I use HP 950XL and 951XL in the 8610?
Yes. The XL high-yield cartridges are fully compatible with the 8610 and offer the best cost-per-page.
Are compatible HP 950XL/951XL cartridges safe?
Yes. Castle Ink's compatible cartridges are individually tested and won't void your warranty under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
How many pages does an HP 950XL Black cartridge print?
About 2,300 pages at 5% page coverage. The 951XL color cartridges print about 1,500 pages each.
Why does my 8610 say "counterfeit cartridge"?
It's a standard HP warning when non-OEM ink is detected. Press OK or Continue and the cartridge will print normally — quality and yield are not affected.