Compatible HP 953XL cartridge: models, installation and declared yield

In Europe, HP identifies original 953 and 953XL cartridges for OfficeJet Pro models such as the 8710 and 7720. This guide examines Startoner’s alternative, whose product page lists specific models; that does not guarantee acceptance by every printer or firmware version. Check the full model, color, region, and current price before ordering.

Compatible HP 953XL: references and models to check

The HP 953XL is a high-capacity ink cartridge (XL format) available in black, cyan, magenta and yellow.

The following models appear in Startoner’s current product fit list. HP identifies original 953 and 953XL cartridges for these printer families in the European market; check the full model, region, and color before ordering a third-party cartridge. See HP’s cartridge matrix: HP

• HP OfficeJet Pro 7720, 7730 and 7740
• HP OfficeJet Pro 8210 and 8218
• HP OfficeJet Pro 8710, 8715, 8718, 8719, 8720, 8725, 8728 and 8730

Before buying, check on your machine's screen or in its manual that it uses the 953/953XL family. You can see the full details and availability on the compatible HP 953XL cartridge page.

Installation and cartridge recognition messages

Follow HP’s replacement guide for your exact printer model. These are general checks, not an identical sequence for every printer:

• Check the supply reference and color in your printer manual before opening the package.
• Open the cover and remove the used cartridge as your model manual directs; do not force the mechanism.
• Unpack the new cartridge and remove only the protections marked for that product. Avoid touching contacts and nozzles.
• Fit it in the correct color slot according to the manual, close the cover, and print a test page.

Do not assume that the chip or a firmware update is the cause. First check the supply code, exact printer model, and that printer’s installation instructions. Record the displayed error and contact the manufacturer or seller for model-specific help. Do not force a part or promise that a restart solves every recognition problem.

Declared yield and how to compare cost

As it is an XL cartridge, it offers a high ink volume designed for frequent printing without changing the cartridge every five minutes.

See how to estimate cost per page.

The current Startoner listing declares 2,000 pages for black and 1,600 for each cyan, magenta, and yellow variant under its stated method. These are seller figures, not an independent test; actual yield varies with use. The yield shown on a Startoner product page describes that seller product and must not be confused with the manufacturer’s figure for an original supply. Actual pages vary with document content, coverage, and print jobs. Compare current prices using like-for-like yield assumptions, and check which measurement method supports each stated number.

Why buy it from Startoner

Read the seller’s current terms for the cartridge and the manufacturer’s terms for the printer. If a problem occurs, keep the product reference, displayed message, and purchase record, then request model-specific support. An identical outcome for every printer or type of damage cannot be promised. Startoner’s current policy states conditional 30-day returns and three years of product conformity for the supply; this is not a printer warranty. returns policy.

Check available colors and current delivery terms on the product page and at checkout. A CMYK test page may help you inspect output after replacement, but it does not prove equivalent quality to another cartridge. CMYK print test page

Check the model, region, color, and current price before deciding. Product page: compatible HP 953XL cartridge here