HP 902XL compatibility, page yields and compatible ink guide
HP 902XL Compatible Printers, Page Yields & Compatible Ink Guide
Find out which HP OfficeJet printers use 902XL ink, how HP 902 differs from 902XL, and what comes in the Starink four-color 4-Pack. This guide covers the listed North American OfficeJet 6950 and OfficeJet Pro 6900 Series models.
Starink compatible 4-Pack with one Black, one Cyan, one Magenta, and one Yellow cartridge. Smart Chips included. Up to 825 pages per cartridge.
Starink HP 902XL ink fits North American HP OfficeJet 6950, 6951, 6954, 6956, and 6958, plus OfficeJet Pro 6960, 6968, 6970, 6974, 6975, and 6978 printers that use HP 902 or 902XL cartridges. The Starink 4-Pack contains one Black, one Cyan, one Magenta, and one Yellow cartridge.
Each Starink cartridge yields up to 825 pages and includes a pre-installed Smart Chip, so no chip transfer is required. HP 902 is the standard-capacity family, while HP 902XL is the high-yield version. Cartridge numbers vary by printer region.
Full HP 902XL Compatible Printer List
The following 11 North American printer models use HP 902 or 902XL ink. Select the related printer series page to view ink options.
Starink uses “OfficeJet Pro 6900 Series” to group the six exact OfficeJet Pro models listed above. Compatibility applies to North American printer variants that use HP 902 or 902XL cartridges.
What Is in the Starink HP 902XL 4-Pack?
The Starink HP 902XL 4-Pack contains four separate cartridges: one Black, one Cyan, one Magenta, and one Yellow. Each includes a pre-installed Smart Chip.
1 × HP 902XL BlackUp to 825 pages per cartridge. Smart Chip included.
1 × HP 902XL CyanUp to 825 pages per cartridge. Smart Chip included.
1 × HP 902XL MagentaUp to 825 pages per cartridge. Smart Chip included.
1 × HP 902XL YellowUp to 825 pages per cartridge. Smart Chip included.
Each color can be replaced separately when needed. This pack contains four individual cartridges, rather than one Black cartridge and one Tri-color cartridge.
HP 902 vs. HP 902XL: What Is the Difference?
HP 902 is the standard-capacity cartridge family, while HP 902XL is the high-yield version. Both belong to the same regional cartridge family. The Starink product in this guide is compatible HP 902XL.
XL identifies the higher-yield option; it does not change the required printer region. The Starink product is HP 902XL and should not be labeled 902XXL or high-yield XXL.
HP 902XL Page Yield: Starink and Current HP Store Listings
Each Starink HP 902XL Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow cartridge yields up to 825 pages. Page yields are based on ISO/IEC testing standards. All numbers in the table are pages per individual cartridge; Starink figures are up to the stated yield, and Original HP figures are approximate.
Cartridge Color
Starink Compatible HP 902XL
Original HP 902XL
Black
825
750
Cyan
825
750
Magenta
825
750
Yellow
825
750
Original HP figures reflect the HP Store product specifications checked October 21, 2026. Some HP materials also state approximately 825 pages. These published figures are not a controlled head-to-head test or a guarantee that Starink will print more pages.
Do not add the four color yields together as a 3,300-page pack yield. A printed page may use more than one cartridge. Actual page yield varies with content, print settings, print frequency, maintenance cycles, and other usage conditions.
Smart Chip Included: No Chip Transfer Required
Each Starink Compatible HP 902XL cartridge includes a pre-installed Smart Chip, so no manual chip transfer is required. The chip supports communication with the compatible printer models listed in this guide.
This is a compatible cartridge product. “Smart Chip Included” is the correct description for this Starink set; it does not mean an original HP chip is included. Printer manufacturers may release firmware updates that change cartridge recognition, so compatibility with future firmware cannot be guaranteed.
HP 902 vs. 903, 904 & 905: Why Cartridge Numbers Vary by Region
HP may assign different cartridge numbers to similar printer models sold in different regions. Starink HP 902XL is intended for compatible North American printer variants that use HP 902 or 902XL cartridges.
A matching printer model number alone may not confirm compatibility if the printer was purchased in another region. Check the cartridge numbers specified for your printer before ordering.
Printer Sales Region
Standard Cartridge Family
High-Yield Cartridge Family
United States and Canada
HP 902
HP 902XL
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
HP 903
HP 903XL
Latin America
HP 904
HP 904XL
Asia-Pacific
HP 905
HP 905XL
These are regional cartridge families, not interchangeable upgrades. If your printer specifies HP 903, 904, or 905, do not assume Starink HP 902XL will work. For an imported or relocated printer, confirm its required cartridge region first.
How to Install HP 902XL Ink Cartridges
Confirm your full printer model and check that it uses the North American HP 902 / 902XL cartridge family.
Turn on the printer and open the cartridge access area as directed in its manual.
Wait until the carriage stops moving before removing a cartridge.
Remove the Starink replacement’s protective packaging and seals as instructed. Avoid touching the chip and ink outlet.
Insert each cartridge into the matching Black, Cyan, Magenta, or Yellow position and secure it according to the printer manual.
Close the access area, follow any setup prompts, and print a test page.
HP 902XL Cartridge Not Recognized: What to Check First
Check the cartridge number, printer region, protective seals, and cartridge seating first. Record the exact error message so you can distinguish a recognition problem from a print-quality issue.
For missing or incorrect colors, print the printer’s print-quality report and follow its maintenance instructions. Our guide to fixing a printer that prints the wrong colors explains how to use the test results.
Firmware updates can change how a printer recognizes third-party cartridges. A pre-installed Smart Chip does not guarantee compatibility with every future firmware version.
To help avoid unexpected recognition changes when using third-party ink, Starink recommends turning off automatic printer firmware updates before installation. The available settings depend on the printer and software version.
Starink HP 902XL vs. Original HP and Other Replacement Ink
Compare cartridge family, individual colors, chip details, page yields, and exact printer compatibility before ordering. Check the selected listing for current pricing.
All yield numbers are pages per individual cartridge. Starink: up to 825; Original HP: approximately 750. Actual yields vary with use. Printer compatibility shown applies to the listed North American HP 902 / 902XL printer variants. Original HP specifications reflect HP Store listings checked October 21, 2026; some HP materials state approximately 825 pages. Any Starink ratings shown here belong to the linked Starink product.
4-PackBlack / Cyan / Magenta / YellowSmart Chip Included
Starink Compatible HP 902XL Ink Cartridges 4-Pack
One Black, one Cyan, one Magenta, and one Yellow cartridge for the 11 North American OfficeJet models listed in this guide. Pre-installed Smart Chips included; no chip transfer required. Up to 825 pages per cartridge.
Starink HP 902XL fits North American HP OfficeJet 6950, 6951, 6954, 6956, and 6958, plus OfficeJet Pro 6960, 6968, 6970, 6974, 6975, and 6978. Confirm that your printer uses HP 902 or 902XL cartridges.
Which OfficeJet 6950 Series models are compatible?
The supported OfficeJet models are 6950, 6951, 6954, 6956, and 6958. This compatibility applies to North American variants that use HP 902 or 902XL ink.
Which OfficeJet Pro 6900 Series models are covered?
Starink groups OfficeJet Pro 6960, 6968, 6970, 6974, 6975, and 6978 under OfficeJet Pro 6900 Series. Only these six exact North American models are covered by this group in this guide.
Is Starink HP 902XL compatible with OfficeJet Pro 6978?
Yes. Starink HP 902XL is compatible with the North American HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 variant that uses HP 902 or 902XL cartridges. The 4-Pack includes Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow.
Is Starink HP 902XL compatible with OfficeJet Pro 6968?
Yes. Starink HP 902XL is compatible with the North American HP OfficeJet Pro 6968 variant that uses HP 902 or 902XL cartridges. The 4-Pack includes Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow.
What is included in the Starink HP 902XL 4-Pack?
The 4-Pack includes one Black, one Cyan, one Magenta, and one Yellow compatible HP 902XL cartridge. Each color is supplied in its own cartridge.
How many pages does each Starink HP 902XL cartridge print?
Each Starink HP 902XL cartridge yields up to 825 pages. This applies individually to Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow; actual results vary with content, settings, maintenance, and usage.
Is 825 pages the yield per cartridge or per pack?
The up-to-825-page figure applies to each individual cartridge. Do not add the four yields together as a 3,300-page pack yield because a page may use multiple cartridges.
Are Starink HP 902XL cartridges compatible or remanufactured?
They are compatible ink cartridges. This Starink HP 902XL product is not a remanufactured cartridge set.
Do Starink HP 902XL cartridges include chips?
Yes. Each cartridge includes a pre-installed Smart Chip, so no chip transfer is required. This does not mean an original HP chip is included.
What is the difference between HP 902 and HP 902XL?
HP 902 is the standard-capacity cartridge family, while HP 902XL is the high-yield version. Both belong to the same regional family; the Starink product in this guide is compatible HP 902XL.
Is HP 902XL the same as 902XXL?
No. The product in this guide is HP 902XL. It should not be described as HP 902XXL or high-yield XXL.
Can each HP 902XL color be replaced separately?
Yes. Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow are separate cartridges and can be replaced individually when needed. The Starink product is sold here as a four-color 4-Pack.
Can I use Starink HP 902XL in a printer purchased outside North America?
Do not assume compatibility for a printer purchased outside North America. HP cartridge numbers vary by region, so confirm the required cartridge family before ordering.
Can HP 902XL replace HP 903, 904, or 905?
Do not treat these regional cartridge families as interchangeable. Starink HP 902XL is intended for the listed North American variants that use HP 902 or 902XL ink.
What is the Original HP 902XL page yield?
Current HP Store specifications checked October 21, 2026 list approximately 750 pages per HP 902XL cartridge. Some HP materials also state approximately 825 pages, so check the specific listing rather than assuming one universal figure.
Will a future firmware update affect Starink HP 902XL?
A future printer firmware update may change cartridge recognition. Smart Chips do not guarantee compatibility with all future firmware, and Starink recommends turning off automatic firmware updates before installing third-party ink.
What should I check if HP 902XL is not recognized?
Check the exact cartridge number, printer region, protective seals, and cartridge seating first. If the error continues, send Starink your order number, full printer model, and a photo of the message.
