The HP 56 print cartridge may be used in the following printers:
HP Deskjet printersHP Photosmart printersHP OfficejetHP Printer/scanner/copierHP Deskjet 450c
HP Deskjet 5550
HP Deskjet 5551HP Photosmart 7150
HP Photosmart 7350
HP Photosmart 7550HP Officejet 6110, 6110xi, 6110v productsHP PSC 2100 series
HP PSC 2200 series
HP PSC 1310 series
Hewlett-Packard Deskjet printers 450c, 5550, and 5551 are all compatible with the HP 56 ink cartridge. Photosmart 7150, 7350, and 7550 printers will also run with the HP 56. In addition, some Officejet and combo printer/scanner/copiers from HP are compatible.
Thermal printers can't make any use of inkjet cartridges. It will not work.
HP Photosmart printers use the line of HP 564 ink. Any of the Photosmart printers can be fitted with a HP 564 Black Ink Cartridge, HP 564 Photo Ink Cartridge, HP 564 Cyan Ink Cartridge, HP 564 Magenta Ink Cartridge, HP 564 Yellow Ink Cartridge, HP 564XL Black Ink Cartridge, HP 564XL Photo Ink Cartridge, HP 564XL Cyan Ink Cartridge, HP 564XL Magenta Ink Cartridge, or a HP 564XL Yellow Ink Cartridge.
I replaced my HP 56 cartridge with an HP 21 and it works fine. However, I don't know if that would be the case for all printers. If you cartridge is in good shape, have it refilled at Walgreens. I have had a cartrige refilled three times and it still prints well.
The choice between HP 27 and HP 56 ink cartridges depends on your printer model and your printing needs. HP 27 is a black ink cartridge typically used in specific HP printers, while HP 56 is also a black ink cartridge but designed for different models. Always check your printer's specifications to determine the compatible cartridge. If you need to print color, you might also need HP 28 or HP 57 cartridges, depending on your printer.
in the case of HP 56 and HP 21 it is that one is color and the other is black ink. Also the number will let you know which printers they fit. Different ink cartridges for different printers, HP makes many printers, but you cant just buy any old HP black cartridge, you need a specific one. Consult your manual, or a specialist if you need a specific cartridge for a specific printer.
Online retailers that one can purchase an HP 56 ink cartridge include Amazon and New Egg. Retailers that offer both online and in store purchase options include Best Buy and Staples.
The HP 56 is best for deep dark blacks.
The HP Photo Smart 7960 uses three different types of ink cartridges. It uses the No. 56 black ink cartridge, No. 57 tri-colour inkjet print cartridge, No. 58 photo inkjet cartridge and No. 59 gray inkjet print cartridge.
Which 5.56 cartridge are you referring to? The American 5.56 cartridge is the 55 grain M193, which has been phased out of military service, although a handful of countries may still use it (such as South Africa, which is now going to the 62 grain NATO cartridge). The 62 grain 5.56 NATO cartridge is Belgian in origin.The 62 grain SS109/M855 outperforms the 5.45x39 cartridge, but the best performing one of all is the 77 grain Mk 262 cartridge, which is used for Special Purpose variants of the M16, and may eventually replace the 5.56 NATO cartridge.
The HP 56 print cartridge may be used in the following printers: HP Deskjet printersHP Photosmart printersHP OfficejetHP Printer/scanner/copierHP Deskjet 450c HP Deskjet 5550 HP Deskjet 5551HP Photosmart 7150 HP Photosmart 7350 HP Photosmart 7550HP Officejet 6110, 6110xi, 6110v productsHP PSC 2100 series HP PSC 2200 series HP PSC 1310 series
"Prices for HP 56 ink vary greatly, depending on where you purchase the product. Amazon has it listed for $22.75, while Sears has it for $20.99. There are other retailers that carry it as well."