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What Ink Does the HP OfficeJet Pro 8625 Use?

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The HP OfficeJet Pro 8625 uses a four-cartridge ink system: HP 950 black plus HP 951 cyan, magenta, and yellow. Higher-yield HP 950XL and HP 951XL versions are also fully compatible and recommended for office-volume printing.

Ink Cartridges at a Glance

Cartridge Color Approx. Page Yield Best For
HP 950 Black Pigment Black ~1,000 pages Crisp text on plain paper
HP 951 Cyan / Magenta / Yellow Color ~700 pages each Color documents
HP 950XL Black Pigment Black (High Yield) ~2,300 pages High-volume text
HP 951XL C/M/Y Color (High Yield) ~1,500 pages each High-volume color

The HP 950 / 951 family also fits the OfficeJet Pro 8600, 8610, 8615, 8620, 8630, 8640, and 8660 — a complete generation of HP's small-business inkjets.

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How to Replace Ink in the HP OfficeJet Pro 8625

  1. Power on the printer and open the front cartridge access door — the carriage slides to the center.
  2. Press in on the latch in front of the empty cartridge and pull the cartridge straight out.
  3. Unbox the new cartridge and pull off the orange plastic clip and tape.
  4. Slide the cartridge into its color-coded slot and push gently until it clicks into place.
  5. Close the access door and let the printer print an alignment page.

Troubleshooting Tips

Cartridge not recognized. Remove the cartridge, wipe the gold contacts with a dry lint-free cloth, and reseat firmly. Power-cycle if needed.

Print quality issues. Run "Clean Printhead" from the OfficeJet's Tools menu — standard clean first, then Level 2 if needed.

Fax setup issues. Confirm a working RJ-11 phone line is connected to the 1-LINE port and the fax country/region is set correctly.

Wi-Fi setup issues. The OfficeJet Pro 8625 supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Ethernet — use HP Smart or the wireless setup wizard.

Official HP Resources

For drivers and the user manual visit the main HP printer support portal and search for "OfficeJet Pro 8625".

Bottom Line

The HP OfficeJet Pro 8625 is a small-business 4-in-1 with touchscreen control, two paper trays, and a 50-sheet ADF, and HP 950XL / 951XL cartridges deliver low cost-per-page office printing. Shop compatible OfficeJet Pro 8625 ink at Castle Ink for the best savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ink does the HP OfficeJet Pro 8625 use?
HP 950 black plus HP 951 cyan, magenta, and yellow — with HP 950XL and HP 951XL high-yield versions.

Can I use HP 950XL in the OfficeJet Pro 8625?
Yes — the XL prints about 2,300 pages versus 1,000 for the standard HP 950, providing much lower cost-per-page.

How many cartridges does the OfficeJet Pro 8625 take?
Four — one HP 950 black plus HP 951 cyan, magenta, and yellow.

Does the OfficeJet Pro 8625 have two paper trays?
Yes — it includes a primary 250-sheet tray plus a 250-sheet secondary tray.

Are compatible HP 950XL cartridges safe to use?
Yes — quality compatibles match OEM yield and quality, and federal law protects your warranty.

About the Author: William Elward is the founder of Castle Ink and has been writing about printers, ink cartridges, and printing technology for over 20 years.

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Written and reviewed by — Founder of Castle Ink, 20+ years in the printer & imaging supplies industry.

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