304 Black Ink Cartridge Replacement for HP 304 Black Ink
304 Black Ink Cartridge Replacement for HP 304 Black Ink Cartridge, 304 for HP Ink Cartridges 304, Printer Ink 304 Black XL Work with HP Deskjet 3762 3760 3720 2600 2620 2630 Envy 5020 5000 5030 5032
Reliable Printing for Your HP Deskjet and Envy Series Printers
Pros:
Cost-Effective: Third-party replacement cartridges are typically more affordable than original HP cartridges, offering savings for users who frequently print.
High Capacity (XL): The XL size provides more ink than standard cartridges, leading to a higher page yield and fewer cartridge replacements, which is ideal for heavy printing needs.
Wide Compatibility: Compatible with a range of HP printers, including popular models like the HP Deskjet 3762, 3760, 3720, 2600 series, and HP Envy 5000 series, ensuring versatile use.
Good Print Quality: Many users find that third-party cartridges provide satisfactory print quality for everyday tasks, such as documents, reports, and casual printing needs.
Easy Installation: Designed to fit and function like the original HP 304 cartridge, making it easy to install and use without technical difficulties.
Cons:
Variable Quality: The quality of third-party cartridges can be inconsistent, with some users experiencing issues like ink smudging, clogging, or faded prints.
Warranty Concerns: Using non-HP cartridges might void the printer’s warranty, which is a consideration for users with newer or high-value printers.
Compatibility Issues: Although advertised as compatible, some users may experience compatibility issues, such as the printer not recognizing the cartridge or displaying error messages.
No Instant Ink Program: Third-party cartridges do not work with HP’s Instant Ink subscription program, which could be a drawback for users who rely on this service for automatic refills.
Environmental Impact: Some third-party cartridges may not offer recycling programs, which could be a concern for environmentally conscious users.
Good replacement for HP 304 ink
I am not adverse to using replacement cartridges for my printers.
This one fits my HP as expected. Price wise is definitely cheaper than the original one (current 13.94 is half price of compared to the original double).
It prints ok and as expected, no leakage or dirty fingers when replacing.
If it does 500+ pages remains to be seen. Worth giving a go.
Can be confident this will print as good as the branded stuff
I am always a bit apprehensive about trying compatible ink in my HP deskjet printer as I once had a bad experience where I shelled out for one, only to quickly replace it with the HP branded ink because the compatible one was leaving unsightly messy ink splodges on my printing leading me to believe if you buy cheap, you buy twice.
However I thought I would give compatible ink another go and it looks like I must have had a bad batch of ink that time, as this Holainy branded 304XL cartridge was absolutely fine much to my relief. With it being an XL I will get around three times the amount of printing the HP branded normal sized one would give me for the same cost.
I will therefore definitely be confident to choose this next time I need to replace my ink cartridge.
Great value for money
This is a great set of black and colour high yield (XL) cartridges from Holainky.
Swap-out replacements for my HP Envy series printer. No issues with installation and output is comparable to originals. I think at around 20 (at time of review) they are great value.
My print output tends to vary from documents to photo prints and so far these cartridges have served me really well.