Compatible Ink Cartridges for HP 68XL

Where it shines

If you print a mix of everyday text and occasional color pages, this two-cartridge pack is aimed at covering both jobs without buying black and color ink separately. It includes one 68e black cartridge and one 68 tri-color cartridge, plus a user guide. That setup suits a home printer that handles forms, schoolwork, shipping details, or a photo now and then. If you prioritize having both ink types ready in one purchase, the combo is convenient, if you prefer to choose each color cartridge separately, a pack like this gives you less flexibility.

On the spec sheet, the black cartridge is rated for up to 650 pages, and the tri-color cartridge is also rated for up to 650 pages, at 5% coverage on A4 or Letter paper. Those are stated maximum yields, not a promise for every household: pages with large graphics or heavy color coverage can use ink differently. It’s a great fit if you want a black-and-color replacement set for a supported printer and are comfortable with a non-OEM cartridge.

Quick overview

This is a third-party replacement pack, not an HP-made product. The listing names HP Envy 6100e and 6500e series printers, including 6155e, 6555e, 6165e, 6152e, 6552e, and 6558e, along with other models in those ranges. It also lists DeskJet models such as the 2923, 2942, 2955, 4322, 4355, and 4358. Check the exact printer model against the compatibility list before ordering, a similar series name alone is not enough to confirm a match.

In practical use, the black cartridge can handle a run of text-heavy forms, while the tri-color unit is there for charts or the occasional colored page. The stated yield can make the pack appealing for routine printing, but this listing does not provide details such as print quality comparisons or how the ink performs across different types of documents. If you need a specific output standard, that missing information matters.

How to take care of it

The instructions recommend keeping fingers away from the cartridge chip and ink nozzles. If the printer does not recognize a cartridge or it fails to work properly, the supplied guidance suggests cleaning the cartridge and printer contacts with the accompanying eraser and checking the printer settings. Avoid touching the chip or nozzles while handling it, clogged nozzles can disrupt printing.

That troubleshooting advice is useful to have, but it also signals a practical difference from simply replacing ink and immediately printing: a third-party cartridge may need attention if recognition or contact issues arise. It may not suit you if you want to avoid any setup or troubleshooting steps, or if you specifically require an OEM cartridge.

When it makes sense

Choose this pack when your printer is explicitly listed, you need both black and tri-color ink, and the non-OEM status fits your preferences. For example, it can make sense to keep the pair ready before printing a batch of paperwork, then use the color cartridge for a few highlighted charts without buying a separate color-only pack. The claimed page yields are based on 5% coverage, so they are most relevant to relatively light page coverage rather than ink-heavy designs.

If your printer model is not named in the compatibility information, or dependable recognition without troubleshooting is your priority, this is a less certain choice than buying the cartridge type recommended by your printer manufacturer. The decision comes down to a clear tradeoff: a bundled replacement set with stated yields versus the reassurance of choosing an OEM option. For a listed HP printer and ordinary mixed printing, the bundle is worth considering, for an unlisted model or a strict OEM requirement, look elsewhere.