Printer cartridges

[Ilivethere]

The User Instructions call for using HP 305 cartridges in my HP Deskjet 4220 printer; when I have my HP Deskjet 4220 printer in the US may I use HP 305A cartridges?

[Sneha_01]

Hi @Ilivethere

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

Yes, you can use HP 305A cartridges in your HP Deskjet 4220 printer. The HP 305A cartridges are high-yield versions of the HP 305 cartridges and are compatible with printers that use the 305 series.

Key Points:

• Compatibility: Check that the specific model of your Deskjet 4220 supports the A versions. Generally, if the printer is listed for HP 305 cartridges, it should also accept the 305A cartridges.
• Ink Yield: The 305A cartridges contain more ink compared to the standard 305 cartridges, which means they can print more pages before needing replacement.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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Rachel571

HP Support

[Ilivethere]

Thanks for this Rachel.  I thought it was all clear until you said "Check that the specific model of your Deskjet 4220 supports the A versions. Generally, if the printer is listed for HP 305 cartridges, it should also accept the 305A cartridges."  I have no idea how to check if "the specific model of your Deskjet 4220 supports the A versions" (I thought 4220 WAS the model!).  Inside my 4220 it  DOES show a picture of a 305 cartridge, but you say that only "generally" means the 305A will work.  Perhaps I am just reading your response too carefully, but please confirm that my Deskjet 4220 printer, which uses 305 cartridges, also will use 305A cartridges.

[Sneha_01]

Hi @Ilivethere 

Thank you for your response. I will look into this.

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Could you elaborate on the issue for better understanding?

Rachel571 

HP Support