What Ink Does the HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 uses four individual HP 952 cartridges, with HP 952XL as the high-yield tier. Standard HP 952 Black is rated ~900 pages and each color ~630; HP 952XL Black reaches ~2,000 pages with ~1,450 per color, which is a genuinely large jump and makes XL the default choice on this office machine.
HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 Ink Cartridges at a Glance
| Cartridge | Color | Approx. Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| HP 952 Black (F6U15AN) | Black | ~900 pages |
| HP 952 Cyan (L0S49AN) | Cyan | ~630 pages |
| HP 952 Magenta (L0S52AN) | Magenta | ~630 pages |
| HP 952 Yellow (L0S55AN) | Yellow | ~630 pages |
| HP 952XL Black (F6U19AN) | Black | ~2,000 pages |
| HP 952XL Cyan (L0S61AN) | Cyan | ~1,450 pages |
| HP 952XL Magenta (L0S64AN) | Magenta | ~1,450 pages |
| HP 952XL Yellow (L0S67AN) | Yellow | ~1,450 pages |
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 takes four individual cartridges. The same HP 952 / 952XL cartridges also fit the HP OfficeJet Pro 8715, OfficeJet Pro 8720 and the OfficeJet Pro 7740 Wide Format. HP treats the 8715 as part of the 8710 series, so the two machines share supplies exactly.
This is not an HP+ printer — HP+ is limited to models ending in "e". The 8710 is eligible for HP Instant Ink as an optional subscription, but nothing about the printer forces you onto Original HP cartridges out of the box.
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How to Replace Ink in the HP OfficeJet Pro 8710
- Power the printer on and open the ink cartridge access door — the carriage will slide to the center. Wait for it to stop moving before reaching in.
- 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 the copper-colored nozzles.
- Slide the new cartridge into its slot at a slight upward angle and push up until you hear it click into place.
- Close the access door. The printer will print an alignment page automatically — keep it long enough to confirm the print is sharp and the colors are right.
Troubleshooting Tips
"Cartridge missing or damaged": 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 it clicks.
Streaky or faded prints: Open HP Smart and run Printer Settings > Tools > Clean Ink Cartridges. Two cleaning cycles clear most nozzle blockages; more than that mostly wastes ink.
Firmware updates rejecting compatible ink: Some HP firmware revisions tighten cartridge authentication. If you intend to use compatible cartridges, turn off automatic firmware updates in HP Smart > Printer Settings > Advanced Settings before you install them.
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 HP Smart.
Official HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 Resources
Bottom Line
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 is well served by the HP 952 family, and the high-yield tier is where the cost per page actually falls. Buy the largest tier your printer supports, keep the model number written down somewhere you can find it, and ink stops being something you think about.
Written and reviewed by William Elward — Founder of Castle Ink, 20+ years in the printer & imaging supplies industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does using compatible HP 952 cartridges void my HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 warranty?
No. Under the U.S. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a manufacturer cannot void your printer warranty solely because you use compatible or remanufactured cartridges. If a specific cartridge causes damage, that damage is not covered — but the rest of the warranty stands.
How are these page yields measured?
To the ISO/IEC standard for the cartridge type, at 5% page coverage on plain paper. That is a deliberately modest amount of coverage, so heavy graphics, photos or dense tables will always yield fewer pages than the rating. The numbers are useful for comparing cartridges against each other, not for predicting your exact month.
What is the difference between the OfficeJet Pro 8710 and 8715?
For supplies purposes, nothing. HP files the 8715 under the 8710 series and both take HP 952 / 952XL with identical yields. The differences are in bundled features and retail channel, not ink.
Should I buy 952 or 952XL?
952XL, in almost every case. Black goes from ~900 to ~2,000 pages and color from ~630 to ~1,450 — roughly double for well under double the price. Standard 952 only makes sense if the printer sees a handful of pages a month.
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