What ink does the HP OfficeJet Pro 8000 need, and 5 compatible models

Looking for ink for your HP OfficeJet Pro 8000 or 8500? The cartridge you need is the HP 940XL. Our compatible version yields 2,200 ISO pages with the same print quality as the original and costs a fraction of its price. See the compatible HP 940XL ink cartridge.

Is it compatible with your printer?

The HP 940XL is the ink reference fitted to the entire HP OfficeJet Pro 8000 and 8500 series. If you have any of these six models, this is your cartridge:

• HP OfficeJet Pro 8000
• HP OfficeJet Pro 8000 Enterprise
• HP OfficeJet Pro 8500
• HP OfficeJet Pro 8500A
• HP OfficeJet Pro 8500A Plus
• HP OfficeJet Pro 8500A Premium

The differences between models are in the equipment, not the ink. The "A" in the 8500A indicates these are all-in-one machines (they print, scan, copy and send faxes), while the 8000 is a printer only. The Plus and Premium finishes add more connectivity and functions, and the Enterprise version is geared towards network and office environments. All of them, without exception, use the same HP 940 ink family. If you have doubts about your exact model, check compatibility in our printer finder.

The consumable you need and what it yields

The OfficeJet Pro 8000/8500 series prints in colour, so it works with the HP 940 family in four independent ink cartridges: black, cyan, magenta and yellow. The XL version is the high-capacity one, which yields the most and offers the best cost per page. Our compatible HP 940XL ink cartridge yields 2,200 pages measured to the ISO/IEC 24711 standard (the yield benchmark for inkjet cartridges), the same measure used for the original.

Why choose the XL version and not a standard-capacity one? Simple: if you print regularly, a high-capacity cartridge lasts you much longer between replacements and makes each page cheaper. It's the recommended option for most offices. You can see all the details in the complete guide to the HP 940XL.

How much printing costs you

Here's the key: our compatible ink yields the same as the original —2,200 ISO pages— but for much less money. Same number of pages, same quality, a much lower bill. Instead of looking only at the cartridge price, look at the cost per page: that's where you really notice the saving printing month after month. Calculate how much you can trim with our savings calculator and check the current price of the compatible HP 940XL.

Frequently asked questions

Does the compatible HP 940XL work the same as the original in my OfficeJet Pro?

Yes. It's made to meet the specifications of the OfficeJet Pro 8000 and 8500 series, it installs the same as the original and offers the same print quality. You don't need to change any printer setting.

How many pages does the compatible HP 940XL cartridge print?

It yields 2,200 pages to the ISO/IEC 24711 standard, the official standard for ink cartridges. It's the same yield figure the original cartridge declares, so you can compare fairly.

Does using compatible ink void my HP printer's warranty?

No. Under article 120 of RLD 1/2007, using compatible consumables does not void your printer's warranty. The manufacturer cannot force you to buy only its brand. You have more information on our guarantee page.

How long does shipping take?

We ship within 24-48h across the whole mainland and shipping is free from €50. You receive your ink ready to print in a couple of days.

Want to see more options? Explore the whole collection of compatible HP ink cartridges or review our complete guide to ink cartridges; and if you're still torn between ink or toner, we explain it. All our compatible ink is ISO 9001 certified and backed by a 3-year guarantee.