HP 972X compatibility, page yields and compatible ink guide
HP 972X Compatible Printers, Page Yields & Compatible Ink Guide
Find out which HP PageWide Pro printers use 972X ink, how HP 972A differs from 972X, and what comes in the Starink four-color 4-Pack. This guide covers the listed 452, 477, 552, and 577 Series models.
Starink compatible 4-Pack with one Black, one Cyan, one Magenta, and one Yellow cartridge. Smart Chips included. Black yields up to 10,000 pages; each color yields up to 7,000 pages.
HP 972X ink is compatible with HP PageWide Pro 452dn, 452dw, 477dn, 477dw, 552dw, 577dw, and 577z printers that use the HP 972 cartridge family. Starink offers compatible HP 972X in a 4-Pack containing one Black, one Cyan, one Magenta, and one Yellow cartridge.
Starink HP 972X Black yields up to 10,000 pages, while Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow each yield up to 7,000 pages per individual cartridge. Each cartridge includes a pre-installed Smart Chip, so no chip transfer is required. HP 972A is standard capacity; HP 972X is high yield.
Full HP 972X Compatible Printer List
The following seven HP PageWide Pro models are covered by this Starink HP 972X guide. Choose the series page that includes your exact printer model to view ink options.
Cartridge numbers can vary by sales region. Confirm that your printer uses HP 972A or 972X; a similar printer model name alone does not confirm the cartridge family.
What Is in the Starink HP 972X 4-Pack?
The Starink HP 972X 4-Pack contains four separate cartridges: one Black, one Cyan, one Magenta, and one Yellow. Each cartridge includes a pre-installed Smart Chip.
1 × HP 972X BlackUp to 10,000 pages per cartridge. Smart Chip included.
1 × HP 972X CyanUp to 7,000 pages per cartridge. Smart Chip included.
1 × HP 972X MagentaUp to 7,000 pages per cartridge. Smart Chip included.
1 × HP 972X YellowUp to 7,000 pages per cartridge. Smart Chip included.
Replace each color separately when needed. The stated page yield applies to each individual cartridge, rather than to the four-cartridge pack as a whole.
HP 972A vs. HP 972X: What Is the Difference?
HP 972A is the standard-capacity cartridge family, while HP 972X is the high-yield version. The Starink product in this guide is compatible HP 972X, with Black up to 10,000 pages and each color up to 7,000 pages.
Feature
Original HP 972A
Original HP 972X
Capacity
Standard capacity
High yield
Black page yield
Approximately 3,500
Approximately 10,000
Each color page yield
Approximately 3,000
Approximately 7,000
Colors
Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Figures are pages per cartridge. Original HP specifications were checked October 23, 2026. See HP’s 972A Black and 972A Cyan listings for the standard-capacity figures.
Use the exact cartridge name when shopping: this Starink product is HP 972X. It should not be labeled HP 972XL or HP 972XXL. A higher-capacity label does not remove the need to match the printer model and cartridge region.
HP 972X Page Yields: Starink vs. Original HP
Starink HP 972X Black yields up to 10,000 pages, while Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow each yield up to 7,000 pages. These figures match the listed page-yield class of Original HP 972X.
Cartridge Color
Starink Compatible HP 972X
Original HP 972X
Black
Up to 10,000
Approximately 10,000
Cyan
Up to 7,000
Approximately 7,000
Magenta
Up to 7,000
Approximately 7,000
Yellow
Up to 7,000
Approximately 7,000
Original HP figures reflect HP’s 972X Black and 972X color cartridge specifications checked October 23, 2026. Matching listed yields are not a controlled comparison of actual print results.
Page yields apply per individual cartridge. Do not add the four cartridge yields together as one total pack yield: a printed page may use more than one cartridge. Actual results vary with page content, settings, print frequency, maintenance cycles, and other usage conditions.
Smart Chip Included: No Chip Transfer Required
Each Starink Compatible HP 972X cartridge includes a pre-installed Smart Chip, so no manual chip transfer is required. The chip supports communication with the compatible PageWide Pro models listed in this guide.
Starink HP 972X is a compatible cartridge product. The installed Smart Chip is part of this compatible cartridge design. It does not mean the cartridge reuses an original HP chip. Firmware updates can change how a printer recognizes third-party cartridges.
Confirm Your HP PageWide Cartridge Number and Region
Confirm that your printer uses HP 972A or HP 972X before ordering. HP can assign different cartridge numbers to similar printers sold in different regions, so the PageWide Pro model name alone may not establish the correct cartridge family.
Check the cartridge number on the printer’s existing supplies or in the documentation for that exact printer variant. For an imported or relocated printer, contact Starink with the full model and required cartridge number before choosing this 972X set.
How to Install HP 972X Ink Cartridges
Confirm the exact printer model and check that it uses HP 972A or 972X cartridges.
Open the cartridge access door as directed in the printer manual.
Press the old cartridge inward to release it, then pull it straight out.
Prepare the Starink cartridge according to the included User Guide. Avoid touching the metal contacts and ink outlet.
Insert the replacement into the matching color slot with the contacts correctly oriented, and press it into place until it is secure.
Close the cartridge door, follow any printer prompts, and print a test page.
The Smart Chip is already installed. No manual chip transfer is needed.
HP 972X Cartridge Not Recognized: What to Check First
Check the cartridge number, printer region, protective seals, and cartridge seating first. Record the exact message shown on the printer before choosing a troubleshooting step.
Confirm that every cartridge is installed in its matching color position and seated securely. Follow the included User Guide for packaging or seal removal. If the printer reports a different cartridge family, recheck its required supply number.
For missing or incorrect colors, use the printer’s print-quality report and 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 ink cartridges. A pre-installed Smart Chip does not guarantee compatibility with every future firmware version.
Starink cartridges are tested with current printer firmware. To help avoid unexpected recognition changes, Starink recommends turning off automatic printer firmware updates before installing third-party ink. Settings vary by printer and software version.
Starink HP 972X vs. Original HP and Other Replacement Ink
Compare the cartridge family, included colors, chip details, listed page yields, and exact printer compatibility before ordering. Use the selected listing for current prices and pack quantities.
What Matters
Starink HP 972X Smart Chip Included
Original HP 972X
Other Replacement Options
Product Type
Compatible ink cartridges
Original HP ink cartridges
Check the product type and cartridge family
Pack Contents
1 Black + 1 Cyan + 1 Magenta + 1 Yellow
Check the selected HP pack
Check included colors and quantities
Chip
Smart Chip included
Original HP chip
Check stated chip details
Installation
No chip transfer required
No chip transfer required
Check seller instructions
Listed Page Yield (pages per cartridge)
Black: up to 10,000 Colors: up to 7,000 each
Black: approximately 10,000 Colors: approximately 7,000 each
Varies
Printer Compatibility
PageWide Pro 452dn, 452dw, 477dn, 477dw, 552dw, 577dw, 577z
PageWide Pro 452dn, 452dw, 477dn, 477dw, 552dw, 577dw, 577z
All yields apply per individual cartridge. Starink and Original HP 972X have the same listed yield class: 10,000 Black pages and 7,000 pages per color. Actual results vary with use. Compatibility applies to the listed models that use HP 972A or 972X. Any Starink ratings shown here belong to the linked Starink product.
4-PackBlack / Cyan / Magenta / YellowSmart Chip Included
Starink Compatible HP 972X Ink Cartridges 4-Pack
One Black, one Cyan, one Magenta, and one Yellow cartridge for the seven PageWide Pro models listed in this guide. Pre-installed Smart Chips included; no chip transfer required. Black yields up to 10,000 pages; each color yields up to 7,000 pages.
Starink HP 972X fits HP PageWide Pro 452dn, 452dw, 477dn, 477dw, 552dw, 577dw, and 577z printers that use HP 972A or 972X ink.
Which PageWide Pro 452 Series models are compatible?
The supported HP PageWide Pro 452 Series models are 452dn and 452dw. Confirm that the printer uses HP 972A or 972X cartridges.
Which PageWide Pro 477 Series models are compatible?
The supported HP PageWide Pro 477 Series models are 477dn and 477dw. Starink supplies compatible HP 972X in a four-color 4-Pack.
Which PageWide Pro 552 Series model is covered?
This guide covers HP PageWide Pro 552dw. The printer must use the HP 972A or 972X cartridge family for this Starink set.
Which PageWide Pro 577 Series models are compatible?
The supported HP PageWide Pro 577 Series models are 577dw and 577z. Both are included in the seven-model compatibility list in this guide.
What is included in the Starink HP 972X 4-Pack?
The 4-Pack contains one Black, one Cyan, one Magenta, and one Yellow compatible HP 972X cartridge. Each color is supplied separately.
How many pages does Starink HP 972X Black print?
Starink HP 972X Black yields up to 10,000 pages per cartridge. Actual results vary with print content, settings, print frequency, and maintenance.
How many pages does each HP 972X color cartridge print?
Starink HP 972X Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow each yield up to 7,000 pages per individual cartridge. This is not a single yield for the complete pack.
Is page yield per cartridge or per 4-Pack?
Page yield applies per individual cartridge. Black yields up to 10,000 pages and each color up to 7,000 pages. Do not add these figures into one total pack yield.
Does Starink HP 972X have the same listed page yield as Original HP?
Yes. Starink lists up to 10,000 pages for Black and up to 7,000 pages for each color, matching the listed yield class of Original HP 972X. Actual results vary with use.
Are Starink HP 972X cartridges compatible or remanufactured?
They are compatible ink cartridges. The Starink HP 972X 4-Pack covered in this guide is not a remanufactured cartridge set.
Do Starink HP 972X cartridges include Smart Chips?
Yes. Each Starink HP 972X cartridge includes a pre-installed Smart Chip, so no manual chip transfer is required.
What is the difference between HP 972A and HP 972X?
HP 972A is standard capacity and HP 972X is high yield. Original HP 972A lists approximately 3,500 Black pages and 3,000 pages per color; Original HP 972X lists approximately 10,000 Black pages and 7,000 pages per color.
Is this product HP 972XL or HP 972XXL?
No. The Starink product in this guide is HP 972X. Use the exact 972X cartridge name when checking compatibility or choosing the replacement set.
Can each HP 972X color be replaced separately?
Yes. Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow are separate cartridges and can be replaced individually. The Starink product is sold here as a complete four-color 4-Pack.
Is Starink HP 972X compatible with PageWide Pro 452dn and 452dw?
Yes. Both HP PageWide Pro 452dn and 452dw are included in the supported model list when they use HP 972A or 972X ink.
Is Starink HP 972X compatible with PageWide Pro 477dn and 477dw?
Yes. Both HP PageWide Pro 477dn and 477dw are supported when they use HP 972A or 972X cartridges.
Is Starink HP 972X compatible with PageWide Pro 552dw?
Yes. HP PageWide Pro 552dw is supported when it uses HP 972A or 972X cartridges. The Starink 4-Pack includes all four separate colors.
Is Starink HP 972X compatible with PageWide Pro 577dw and 577z?
Yes. Both HP PageWide Pro 577dw and 577z are included in the supported model list when they use HP 972A or 972X ink.
Can I use this ink in a PageWide Pro printer from another region?
Confirm the required cartridge number first. HP cartridge families vary by region, and a matching PageWide Pro model name alone does not confirm that HP 972X will work.
Will a future firmware update affect Starink HP 972X?
A future firmware update may change cartridge recognition. Smart Chips do not guarantee compatibility with every future firmware version. Starink recommends turning off automatic firmware updates before installing third-party ink.
What should I check if HP 972X is not recognized?
Check the cartridge number, printer region, protective seals, matching color slot, and cartridge seating. If the issue continues, send Starink the order number, full printer model, and a photo of the message.
