Remanufactured for HP 62XL Black MICR Ink Cartridge (C2P05AN) – for Check Printing

HP 62XL Black MICR at a glance: one remanufactured HP 62XL black cartridge filled with MICR (magnetic) ink for printing the routing and account line on checks. The original HP 62XL black (C2P05AN) is rated at about 600 pages. Fits 41 HP ENVY and OfficeJet printers including the ENVY 5540, ENVY 7640 and OfficeJet 5740. Backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee; orders by 4 PM ET (Mon–Fri) ship the same day from California.

Key Facts

What's in the Box

• 1 × HP 62XL Black MICR (C2P05AN) remanufactured ink cartridge — about 600 pages

Page yield is HP's ISO/IEC 24711 rating for the matching original cartridge, measured at roughly 5% page coverage. Your results will vary with what you print.

What MICR ink does: MICR (magnetic ink character recognition) ink contains iron oxide, so bank sorting equipment can read the routing, account and check numbers printed in the E-13B font along the bottom of a check. Use this cartridge with check-writing software and blank check stock. Our guide on how to print checks at home walks through the setup.

Before you print live checks: each bank sets its own acceptance rules. Print a sample check and have your bank verify it before relying on it.

Compatible Printers (41 models)

• HP ENVY 5540
• HP ENVY 5541
• HP ENVY 5542
• HP ENVY 5543
• HP ENVY 5544
• HP ENVY 5545
• HP ENVY 5546
• HP ENVY 5547
• HP ENVY 5548
• HP ENVY 5549
• HP ENVY 5640
• HP ENVY 5642
• HP ENVY 5643
• HP ENVY 5644
• HP ENVY 5646
• HP ENVY 5660
• HP ENVY 5661
• HP ENVY 5662
• HP ENVY 5663
• HP ENVY 5664
• HP ENVY 5665
• HP ENVY 7640
• HP ENVY 7643
• HP ENVY 7644
• HP ENVY 7645
• HP ENVY 8000
• HP ENVY 8005
• HP OfficeJet 200 Mobile
• HP OfficeJet 250 Mobile
• HP OfficeJet 252 Mobile
• HP OfficeJet 258 Mobile
• HP OfficeJet 5740
• HP OfficeJet 5741
• HP OfficeJet 5742
• HP OfficeJet 5743
• HP OfficeJet 5744
• HP OfficeJet 5745
• HP OfficeJet 5746
• HP OfficeJet 6301
• HP OfficeJet 8040
• HP OfficeJet 8045

Not sure? Look up your exact model on our Find Ink by Printer page, or contact us and we'll confirm the right ink for you. More on this cartridge family: HP 62 & 62XL ink compared.

Will Not Fit / Read Before Ordering

• Only the black is MICR: the HP 62/62XL tri-color cartridge uses standard ink. You need this black MICR cartridge for the check line.
• HP 63, 64 and 65 are different cartridges: they look similar but don't fit these printers. The OfficeJet 3830 and ENVY 4520 use HP 63, the ENVY Photo 6255 and 7855 use HP 64, and the DeskJet 2600 and ENVY 5055 use HP 65.
• Firmware: HP dynamic security can block cartridges with a non-HP chip. Turn off automatic firmware updates before you install.

Part Numbers & Also Known As

Also searched for as: HP 62XL MICR, 62XL MICR, HP 62 MICR, C2P05AN MICR, MICR ink cartridge HP 62XL, magnetic ink HP 62XL, ENVY 5540 check printing ink.

Chips, Printer Messages & Installation

Installing: open the cartridge door and wait for the carriage to stop. Press down on the black cartridge to release it and pull it out. Peel the tape off the new cartridge without touching the copper contacts or nozzles, slide it into the right-hand (black) slot and push until it clicks.

Printer messages: if you see a "cartridge problem" or "used cartridge" message, select OK or Continue. If the cartridge isn't recognized, remove it, check that the tape is off, wipe the copper contacts and reinstall. See our guide to fixing a cartridge that isn't recognized, and how to keep HP firmware updates from blocking your ink.

Quality: US-Remanufactured

This is a remanufactured cartridge: an original HP 62XL black cartridge that is cleaned, refilled with MICR ink and tested in the USA before it ships. Castle Ink sells remanufactured inkjet cartridges and compatible (newly manufactured) toner.

Other Options for the Same Printers

• HP 62XL Black (C2P05AN), standard ink
• HP 62XL Tri-Color (C2P07AN)
• HP 62XL black + tri-color 2-pack

Frequently Asked Questions

How many checks or pages will it print?

HP rates the original 62XL black at about 600 pages at 5% coverage. MICR ink isn't separately rated, so expect a similar count.

Will my bank accept checks printed with this cartridge?

Most banks accept properly printed MICR checks, but acceptance is up to each bank. Print a sample check and ask your bank to verify it before you rely on it.

Do I need special software or paper?

Yes. You need check-writing software that prints the MICR line in the E-13B font, plus blank check stock.

Is the HP 62 tri-color cartridge MICR too?

No. Only this black cartridge carries MICR ink. Keep using a standard 62 or 62XL tri-color.

Can I use it for regular printing too?

Yes. It prints normal black text and documents; the magnetic ink just matters for the check line.

When will my order ship?

Orders placed by 4 PM ET, Monday through Friday, ship the same business day from California. USPS standard (2–5 business days) is free on orders over $50 and $4.95 under $50; expedited 1–2 day delivery is $25.

Shipping & guarantee: ships the same business day when ordered by 4 PM ET (Mon–Fri) from California; free USPS shipping over $50 ($4.95 under $50). Covered by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. Castle Ink has served 100,000+ customers since 2005 and is BBB-accredited.

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