What Ink Does the HP OfficeJet Pro 8715 Use?
Last Updated:Quick Answer: The HP OfficeJet Pro 8715 uses HP 950/950XL black and HP 951/951XL color (cyan, magenta, yellow) ink cartridges. For the lowest cost-per-page, choose the high-yield 950XL/951XL versions. Castle Ink stocks compatible HP 950XL and 951XL cartridges with free U.S. shipping and a one-year guarantee.
OfficeJet Pro 8715 Ink Cartridges at a Glance
| Cartridge | Color | Approx. Yield |
|---|---|---|
| HP 950 | Black | ~1,000 pages |
| HP 951 | Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | ~700 pages each |
| HP 950XL | Black | ~2,300 pages |
| HP 951XL | Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | ~1,500 pages each |
Save on HP 950XL/951XL Ink for the OfficeJet Pro 8715
Genuine HP 950XL/951XL sets can exceed $100. Castle Ink's compatible cartridges deliver the same page yields at a fraction of the price.
All Castle Ink cartridges ship free in the U.S. and are backed by a one-year quality guarantee.
How to Replace Ink in the OfficeJet Pro 8715
- Power on the printer and open the cartridge access door — the carriage will move to the center.
- Press in on the empty cartridge to release it, then pull it out of its slot.
- Unwrap the new HP 950/951 (or XL) cartridge and remove the orange protective tab.
- Insert the new cartridge into the matching color slot until it clicks securely.
- Close the access door — the OfficeJet Pro 8715 will run a brief alignment routine.
Troubleshooting Tips
"Cartridge Problem" message: Remove the cartridge, wipe the gold contacts with a soft lint-free cloth, and reseat firmly. A printer restart usually clears the error.
Faded or banded prints: Run Tools > Maintenance > Clean Printhead one or two cycles. Quality typically returns after the cleaning.
Printer not recognizing new ink: Confirm you removed the orange tab and the cartridge is fully clicked in. Updating to the latest firmware can also help.
Ink draining too fast: Switch to HP 950XL/951XL high-yield cartridges — you'll roughly double or triple your pages per cartridge.
Official HP Resources
Bottom Line
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8715 uses HP 950/950XL and HP 951/951XL ink cartridges. For homes and small offices that print often, the XL cartridges nearly always pay for themselves. Shop HP 950XL/951XL compatible cartridges at Castle Ink to keep your 8715 printing for less.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will HP 950XL cartridges work in a printer that came with the 950 standard?
Yes — the XL is the high-yield version of the same cartridge family and works in every OfficeJet Pro 8710/8715/8720 model.
Are compatible HP 951XL cartridges reliable?
Castle Ink's compatible 951XL cartridges are tested for page yield and print quality and ship with a one-year guarantee.
How many pages does an HP 950XL black print?
About 2,300 pages at 5% coverage — more than double the standard 950.
Does the 8715 use the same ink as the 8710?
Yes — the OfficeJet Pro 8710, 8715, 8720, 8725, and 8730 all use the HP 950/951 cartridge family.
Is shipping really free?
Yes — every Castle Ink order ships free within the United States.