For use in Hewlett Packard Inkjet Printer Models: DeskJet 710C, 712C, 720C, 722C, 810C, 812C, 830C, 832C, 880C, 882C, 890C, 895CSE, 1120C, 1120CXI, 1120CSE. For use in Hewlett Packard Fax Machine Models: OfficeJet Pro 1175CXI, 11CSE, 1170CXI, 1170CSE, R80
The Hewlett-Packard No. 23 tricolor ink-jet print cartridge is the right choice for frequent printer users who expect clear, sharp photo-quality results at a competitive cost per page. It utilizes genuine HP technology and proprietary inks to create sharper edges, smoother color transitions, and superior image quality.
This cartridge is compatible with many popular HP devices, including the HP Color Copier 140, HP Color Copier 145, HP Color Copier 150, HP Color Copier 155, HP Color Copier 160, HP Color Copier 170, HP Color Copier 260, HP Color Copier 270, HP DeskJet 1100C, HP DeskJet 1120C, HP DeskJet 1120Cse, HP DeskJet 1120Cxi, HP DeskJet 710, HP DeskJet 710C, HP DeskJet 712, HP DeskJet 712C, HP DeskJet 720 HP DeskJet 720C, HP DeskJet 722C, HP DeskJet 810C, HP DeskJet 812C, HP DeskJet 830C, HP DeskJet 832C, HP DeskJet 840C, HP DeskJet 842C, HP DeskJet 880C, HP DeskJet 882C, HP DeskJet 890C, HP DeskJet 890Cse, HP DeskJet 890Cxi, HP DeskJet 895Cse, HP DeskJet 895Cxi, HP OfficeJet Pro 1170C, HP OfficeJet Pro 1170Cse, HP OfficeJet Pro 1170Cxi, HP OfficeJet Pro 1175, HP OfficeJet Pro 1175C, HP OfficeJet Pro 1175Cse, HP OfficeJet Pro 1175Cxi, HP OfficeJet R40, HP OfficeJet R60, HP OfficeJet R80, HP OfficeJet T45, HP OfficeJet T45xi, HP OfficeJet T65, HP OfficeJet T65xi, and PSC 500 printer/scanner/copier.
1 Beware of expiration dates!!
I'm glad I read the previous review of the HP 23 color cartridge. I had just put in a new color cartridge in my trusty HP OfficeJet T45 only to find that it would no longer print yellow. I tried a spare HP 23 color cartridge - same result. Color photos came out maroon or blue. Since I was getting the exact same result from two never-used color cartridges, I concluded that I was going to be shopping for a new color printer.
Then I read the review about checking the expiration date on the back of the cartridge box. I had bought several HP 23 color cartridges some years back and never used them. When I checked their expiration dates, all but one were at least a year past their expiration dates. Fortunately I had one color cartridge left that was still good, so I installed it and tried it. Voila! It printed fine.
This will teach me to avoid stocking up on color cartridges on the assumption that they'll last forever. At about $35 a pop, I was out over $100 in color cartridges. Too bad HP can't find some way of prolonging their yellow pigments. I hated to throw out three never-used color inkjet cartridges, but better that than buying a new printer.
2 High Quality InkJet Cartridge
My trusty HP DeskJet 712C has chugged along for three years using HP cartridges. When I switched to a competing brand for the Black cartridge, I saw a sudden drop in quality -- especially in the first few days of use.
I appreciate the fact that, unlike some manufacturers, HP separates the Black from the Color cartridge. Rarely, if ever, do they both run out at the same time.
Be sure to note the expiration date on the back. One batch that I purchased at a suspiciously good price had expired over a year before and just wouldn't print at all.
3 What can I say...
Reviewing a printer cartridge isn't rocket science. I've purchased many of these particular cartridge. I've never had a problem with them.
4 Quality output, but wish there were more ink in there!
In my HP 880c printer, this cartridge generates beautiful results. On cheap copier paper, even photos print crisply and richly. However, I can't believe how often I have to replace this cartridge. I mostly print text documents with incidental color -- hyperlinks and occasional graphics -- and I replace the color cartridge about as often as I replace the black cartridge.
5 Great Quality, Medium Life
This cartridge prints extremely sharp color pictures, especially when using photo quality paper. I've had some pictures I scanned in with my HP 6200 and then printed on an HP 895 CSE that people couldn't believe were photographic enlargements!
The only issue is that the cartridge doesn't last long printing pictures!
