HP announced the 64 cartridges last fall and since then, have released three new ENVY photo printers to go along with the series. ENVY printers are designed for budding photographers, offering vibrant color prints and bold text from the comfort of home. Besides great-looking photos, these printers include print, scan and copy functionality, as well as a built-in Wi-Fi function for seamless smartphone printing. In this quick guide, we cover cartridge installation steps for the ENVY Photo 6255 and include a few cost saving printing tips too.
You can view our HP 64 cartridge installation video below. Keep reading to learn more about the series.
HP 64 Cartridge Specs
HP 64 ink cartridges come in black and tri-color. Magenta, cyan and yellow ink are all included in the tri-color cartridge, so if you run low on a particular color you’ll have to replace the entire cartridge. Cartridges are sold in two sizes: standard yield and high yield. High yield, or XL cartridges are slightly more expensive, but their high ink capacity make them a better overall value. The black cartridge contains pigment-based ink and the tri-color cartridge contains dye-based ink. Pigment-based ink dries quickly, making it a solid ink option for text heavy prints. Dye-based ink is a bit more susceptible to smudging but can produce a great color photo.
HP 64 Standard Black (N9J90AN)
Page yield: approx. 200 pages
Color: Black
OEM ink type: pigmented
HP 64 Standard Tri-Color (N9J89AN)
Page yield: approx. 165 pages
Color: Tri-color (Cyan, Magenta and Yellow)
OEM ink type: dye based
HP 64XL High Yield Black (N9J92AN)
Page yield: up to 600 pages
Color: Black
OEM ink type: pigmented
HP 64XL High Yield Tri-Color (N9J91AN)
Page yield: up to 415 pages
Color: Tri-color (Cyan, Magenta and Yellow)
OEM ink type: dye based
Compatible Printers
HP ENVY Photo 6255
HP ENVY Photo 7155
HP ENVY Photo 7855
How to Save on Cartridge Costs
Original HP ink cartridges can get expensive, especially if you print frequently. LD brand compatible HP 64 cartridges are available for a fraction of the price and offer a comparable print quality and page yield. Check out our price comparison chart below! LD also sells a 5 pack of cartridges (3 black, 2 tri-color) at an even greater savings!
| Cartridge Name | Original HP Price | LD Brand Compatible Price |
| HP 64 Black | $16.99 | - |
| HP 64 Tri-Color | $21.99 | - |
| HP 64XL Black | $36.99 | $19.99 |
| HP 64XL Tri-Color | $41.99 | $22.99 |
How to Check the Ink Levels
1. Click on the small ink droplet icon on the printer display screen.
2. Now you can check your current cartridge levels.
Installing an HP 64 Ink Cartridge
1. To replace, lift the entire scanner unit up and wait for the carriage to center.
2. Remove the depleted cartridge by gently pulling on it and set it aside for recycling.
3. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging. Before installing, remove the piece of yellow tape on the top of the cartridge. Removing this tape exposes the vent hole on the cartridge so it can work in the machine.
4. Slide the new cartridge into the empty slot and gently press on it so that it clicks into place.
5. Close up the top cover and wait a few minutes for the printer to initialize. Now you are ready to print!
*Savings based on price comparison between remanufactured/compatible cartridge prices and printer brand (OEM) cartridge prices effective as of February 14, 2018 on www.LDProducts.com. OEM names are registered trademarks of their respective owners and are not affiliated with, and do not endorse LD Products.