Running cost
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 ink: $80 for 7,450 pages.
The 9730 comes with HP’s setup ink cartridges. When they run out it takes HP 936 or 936XL cartridges.
| Ink | Pages | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| HP setup cartridges | In the box | Included |
| HP 936 (standard) | Black about 1,250, each color about 800 | HP price |
| Compatible 936XL 4-pack, chip fitted | 7,450 for the set (seller’s rating) | $80, about 1¢ a page |
Turn off firmware updates first
HP’s firmware updates can block cartridges with a non-HP chip. Turn off the printer’s automatic firmware updates before fitting a compatible set. Original HP 936 cartridges always work.
The 9730 for $279.99
Brand new and factory sealed, $160 under HP’s list price of $439.99, with at least one year of HP warranty.
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