• ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
  • ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
Guidelines
Here is the solution for Blue screen error 83C0000B on HP OfficeJet Pro 8010e, 9020e Printer Series: Click here to view.
Check some of the most frequent questions about Instant Ink: HP INSTANT INK, HP+ PLANS: INK AND TONER.


Check out our Black or Color Ink Not Printing, Other Print Quality Issues info about: Print quality and Cartridge Issues.
Locked

‎09-16-2016 07:46 AM

HP Recommended
Product: HP ENVY 5540
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-bit)

Hi,

 

I want to buy a new HP printer. The HP ENVY 5540. When I read the specs. I saw it has only 2 cartridges. One for the black ink and one for the three colors. 

 

My question is, why is it that those three colors are in one cartridge? What do you have to do when for example the magenta color is empty and the other two colors are not... then you have to buy a whole new one just for the magenta? 

 

Sorry if there is already a same topic in this forum, but I could not find an answer. 

 

 

Thank you in advance

Cynni

 

1 ACCEPTED SOLUTION

Accepted Solutions

‎09-16-2016 07:55 AM

HP Recommended

Hi,

 

For normal printing, the tricolour cartridge should reduce all colours at roughly the same rate, however if you are printing something repeatedly with one dominant colour, then it might be advisable to choose a printer with individual ink carts for each colour.

"
"Say "Thanks" by clicking the Kudos Star in the post that helped you.

--Please mark the post that solves your problem as "Accepted Solution"

View solution in original post

Was this reply helpful? Yes No
1 REPLY 1

‎09-16-2016 07:55 AM

HP Recommended

Hi,

 

For normal printing, the tricolour cartridge should reduce all colours at roughly the same rate, however if you are printing something repeatedly with one dominant colour, then it might be advisable to choose a printer with individual ink carts for each colour.

"
"Say "Thanks" by clicking the Kudos Star in the post that helped you.

--Please mark the post that solves your problem as "Accepted Solution"
Was this reply helpful? Yes No
Warning
Be alert for scammers posting fake support phone numbers and/or email addresses on the community.
If you think you have received a fake HP Support message, please report it to us by clicking on "Flag Post".
† The opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the authors, not of HP. By using this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Rules of Participation.
Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask the community
† The opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the authors, not of HP. By using this site, you accept the <a href="https://www8.hp.com/us/en/terms-of-use.html" class="udrlinesmall">Terms of Use</a> and <a href="/t5/custom/page/page-id/hp.rulespage" class="udrlinesmall"> Rules of Participation</a>.