What Ink Does the HP Photosmart 3210 Use?
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Quick answer: The HP Photosmart 3210 All-in-One uses six separate HP 02 cartridges: black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan and light magenta. Castle Ink stocks remanufactured HP 02 Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan and Light Magenta.
It takes the same ink as the Photosmart C7280 and the rest of HP's mid-2000s HP 02 Photosmarts. The 3210v and 3210xi take the same cartridges. In the UK and Europe the 3210 uses HP 363 cartridges instead, so buy by the U.S. HP 02 numbers.
CastleScore · October 2026
74/100 — Recommended
HP Photosmart 3210 All-in-One
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | — | No retailer rating with enough reviews to use. |
| Expert reviews (18%) | 86 | What Digital Camera: 86% (group test) |
| Cost per page (24%) | 77 | About 6.5¢ per page blended (black + color) with our remanufactured HP 02 cartridges (660 black pages; 220 to 500 pages per color). |
| Reliability (13%) | 62 | Most-reported problems: 'Ink System Failure' errors (such as 0xc18a0206) that lock the printer; error 0xc18a0401 with cartridges leaking inside the printer; slow-drying, smudgy photo prints |
| Features (12%) | 66 | Print, copy, scan (including slides and negatives), Ethernet, USB, 2.5-inch color screen, memory card slots, PictBridge, separate 4x6 photo tray. Auto two-sided printing and Bluetooth need optional accessories. No Wi-Fi, no document feeder, no fax. |
| Value (5%) | 72 | Running cost and owner satisfaction |
Limited data: We could not find enough owner ratings for this printer, so that weight is spread across the other pillars.
Discontinued. HP announced the Photosmart 3210 in August 2005 and no longer supports it. In October 2026 original HP 02 cartridges were out of stock at Staples, and 4inkjets had the black backordered.
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The cartridges, pictured
HP 02 BlackC8721WN · ~660 pages
HP 02 CyanC8771WN · ~400 pages
HP 02 MagentaC8772WN · ~370 pages
HP 02 YellowC8773WN · ~500 pages
HP 02 Light CyanC8774WN · ~220 pages
HP 02 Black
HP 02 Cyan
HP 02 Magenta
HP 02 Yellow
HP 02 Light CyanOur own remanufactured cartridges, photographed in-house.
What Ink Cartridges Does the HP Photosmart 3210 Take?
| Cartridge | HP part no. | Approx. yield | Castle Ink option |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP 02 Black | C8721WN | ~660 pages | Remanufactured HP 02 Black |
| HP 02 Cyan | C8771WN | ~400 pages | Remanufactured HP 02 Cyan |
| HP 02 Magenta | C8772WN | ~370 pages | Remanufactured HP 02 Magenta |
| HP 02 Yellow | C8773WN | ~500 pages | Remanufactured HP 02 Yellow |
| HP 02 Light Cyan | C8774WN | ~220 pages | Remanufactured HP 02 Light Cyan |
| HP 02 Light Magenta | C8775WN | ~220 pages | Remanufactured HP 02 Light Magenta |
Yields are retailer-listed figures; Staples puts the light magenta at 230 pages. Staples also sells HP 02XL colors, but we couldn't confirm they fit the 3210.
Are Original HP 02 Cartridges Worth It?
They're hard to find. On October 24, 2026, Staples listed HP's 02 cyan at $17.99 (about 4.5¢ a page) and the light magenta at $17.99 (about 7.8¢ a page), both out of stock. 4inkjets listed HP's 02 black at $33.99 (about 5.2¢ a page), backordered. Our remanufactured HP 02 cartridges are $10.95 each, or about 1.7¢ a page for the black and 2.7¢ for the cyan.
How Do I Replace the Ink in the HP Photosmart 3210?
- With the printer on, lift the cartridge access door until you can reach the carriage.
- Squeeze the tab under the empty cartridge's slot and lift the latch.
- Pull the empty cartridge up and out.
- Unpack the new HP 02 cartridge, remove the orange cap or tab, and slide it into the slot with the matching color.
- Press the latch down until it clicks, then close the door.
Which Other Printers Use HP 02?
The Photosmart 3108, 3110, 3110v, 3110xi, 3207, 3210v, 3210xi, 3213, 3310, 3310xi and 3313; the Photosmart 7180, 8200, 8230, 8238, 8250, 8250xi and 8253; the Photosmart C5100, C5140, C5150, C5170, C5173, C5180, C6150, C6180, C6280, C7180, C7280 and C8180; and the Photosmart D6160, D7145, D7160, D7260, D7360 and D7460.
What Photosmart 3210 owners ask
These are the questions that come up most for this printer in HP's support community and owner reviews, answered in our words.
Does the 3210 have Wi-Fi?
No. It has USB and wired Ethernet, and Bluetooth needs HP's optional adapter. Wi-Fi came on the Photosmart 3310.
Can it scan slides and negatives?
Yes. It has a film and slide adapter built into the lid.
Why does it need six cartridges?
It's a six-ink photo system with separate HP 02 cartridges, so you only replace the color that runs out.
It says 'Ink System Failure' with a code like 0xc18a0206.
Take the cartridges out, unplug the printer for 60 seconds and plug it straight into a wall outlet, not a surge strip, then reinstall them. If the error comes back, the printhead likely needs replacing. If a 0xc18a0401 error comes with ink leaking inside, clean up the leak and try fresh cartridges; if new ones leak too, the printer needs repair or replacing.
Photosmart 3210 quirks worth knowing
- HP rated it at up to 32 pages a minute in black and 31 in color in draft mode, and a 4x6 photo in about 14 seconds. These aren't ISO speeds.
- What Digital Camera found it the fastest in its group at a borderless A4 photo, just over 3 minutes, but called the quality "OK rather than stunning," with weak deep reds.
- Photos on glossy paper dry slowly, so let them sit before you stack them.
- Its 2.5-inch color screen can play video clips, and a front USB port copies photos from a memory card to a USB drive. It weighs about 26 pounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ink does the HP Photosmart 3210 use?
Six HP 02 cartridges: black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan and light magenta.
Do the 3210v and 3210xi use the same ink?
Yes. Retailers list the same HP 02 cartridges for both.
Will HP 363 cartridges fit?
HP 363 is the UK and European version. Buy by the U.S. HP 02 numbers.
Other printers that use HP 02
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Ratings and prices were checked on October 24, 2026 and will change over time.
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