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HP DeskJet 4252e Ink: Choose the Right HP 67 or 67XL

The HP DeskJet 4252e takes one black and one tri-color HP 67/67XL cartridge. Check the part numbers below, then choose standard or XL for each color separately.

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All-in-one inkjet printer

HP DeskJet 4252e

Functions
Print, copy, scan
Print speed
Black: Up to 8.5 ppm
Two-sided printing
Manual (driver support provided)
Document feeder (ADF)
Standard, 35 sheets
Connectivity
1 Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n; 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (device)
Display
LCD ICON Display

Source: HP Support US

This printer takes HP 67 and HP 67XL

One black and one tri-color cartridge; you can mix standard and XL per slot.

Compare cartridge prices Choose 67 or 67XL

We found no offer for the HP DeskJet 4252e at the US retailers we track. HP still publishes its specifications in Support; the cartridges below are widely available.

Search for the HP DeskJet 4252e yourself at

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These are the retailer's own search results. We do not check price, stock or seller there: make sure the exact model matches and whether the printer is new or used.

In the US these printers take HP 67. HP Store US still lists 16 of them, but on September 27, 2026 only the DeskJet 2827e and DeskJet 4258e were in stock there; the others were marked out of stock. Printer prices are separate from the cartridge prices below.

Diagnose before you buy · HP DeskJet 4252e

Match ink purchases to printed documents, not the size of the ADF

  1. This model’s 35-sheet feeder helps load originals; it does not make a scan-only job consume ink. Check whether the complaint is feeding, scanning, copying or printing before choosing a replacement.
  2. HP lists manual two-sided printing for this model. Waiting for paper to be reinserted can be a normal part of the job; read the print prompt before diagnosing a cartridge fault.
  3. Test a local black copy and a colour copy separately. Use the result with the app’s cartridge message to identify the slot rather than buying a black-and-colour set automatically.

What to buy — if ink is actually needed

For predominantly black paperwork, compare a 67XL black cartridge with a standard 67 colour cartridge. Use seller-stated yields for each compatible, and verify HP+ status before ordering. A low two-pack price is not a saving if its colour cartridge is unlikely to be used.

When to stop: Use HP’s exact 4200-series instructions for a feeder or paper error. Do not apply a control-panel reset from the ENVY range.

Model specifications: HP DeskJet 4252e · HP instructions / requirements. Decision guidance updated 19 October 2026; specifications retain their separate source date.

Specifications according to HP

Specifications of the HP DeskJet 4252e, as HP states them
Functions Print, copy, scan
Print speed black (ISO, A4) Up to 8.5 ppm
Recommended monthly page volume 100 to 300
Print quality black (best) Black: Up to 1200X 1200 rendered dpi (when Printing from a computer) Color: Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color (when printing from a computer on selected HP photo papers and 1200 input dpi)
Display LCD ICON Display
Print Cartridges/Bottle, Number 2 (1 each black, tri-color)
Replacement cartridges HP 67 Black Original Ink Cartridge (~120 pages yield) 3YM56AN; HP 67XL Black High Yield Original Ink Cartridge (~240 pages yield) 3YM57AN; HP 67 Tri-Color Original Ink Cartridge (~100 pages yield) 3YM55AN; HP 67XL Tri-Color High-Yield Original Ink Cartridge (~200 pages yield) 3YM58AN. Actual yield varies considerably based on content of printed pages and other factors. For details see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies .
Wireless capability Yes, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz single-band only
Connectivity, standard 1 Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n; 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (device)
Mobile printing capability Apple AirPrint™; Chrome OS; Mopria-certified; HP app
Paper handling input, standard 60-sheet input tray
Paper handling output, standard 25-sheet output tray
Duplex printing Manual (driver support provided)
Borderless printing No
Scanner type Flatbed, ADF
Scan resolution, optical Up to 1200 dpi
Automatic document feeder capacity Standard, 35 sheets
Scan speed (normal, letter) Up to 2.5 ipm (200ppi, b&w); up to 2.5 ipm (200ppi, color)
Dimensions (W x D x H) 16.85 x 13.07 x 7.87 in
Weight 10.6 lb

Specifications taken on September 27, 2026 · HP Support US

Cartridges for the HP DeskJet 4252e

The DeskJet 4252e has two slots: black and tri-color. Both come in standard (HP 67) and XL (HP 67XL), and you can mix them.

Need both slots at once? See the HP 67 2-pack (3YP29AN).

What does a year of printing with the DeskJet 4252e cost?

Enter your usage; prices are prefilled with the lowest checked cartridge price.

Adjust prices (prefilled: lowest checked price, November 13, 2026)

Assumption: black pages use the black cartridge, color pages the tri-color cartridge; yield = HP's figure (ISO/IEC 24711). In practice a color page often uses some black too and cleaning cycles use ink, so treat the result as a lower bound. You buy whole cartridges, so the calculator rounds up per year. Prices are before sales tax.

Compatible cartridges for the DeskJet 4252e

The seller offers these products as suitable for HP 67/67XL printers. Check that your exact model is on the seller's list.

Original HP reference offers

Direct, checked original offers for a like-for-like check. Compatible products stay separate below.

Original HP
Yield = the seller's own figure (not tested by 67ink.com). Comparison = the same composition in Original HP 67/67XL cartridges at the lowest checked price.
Product Stated pages Price Original HP 67/67XL, same composition Retailer
CompAndSave HP 67XL Black Compatible 1× black · compatible black 240 $18.95 checked November 13, 2026 $35.89 HP 67XL black 240 pages At CompAndSave
CompAndSave HP 67 Black Compatible 1× black · compatible black 120 $18.95 checked November 13, 2026 $22.89 HP 67 black 120 pages At CompAndSave
CompAndSave HP 67XL Tri-color Compatible 1× tri-color · compatible color 200 $19.95 checked November 13, 2026 $36.89 HP 67XL color 200 pages At CompAndSave
CompAndSave HP 67 Tri-color Compatible 1× tri-color · compatible color 100 $19.95 checked November 13, 2026 $23.89 HP 67 color 100 pages At CompAndSave
Castle Ink compatible HP 67XL Black Compatible 1× black · compatible Castle Ink states that the cartridges retain original HP chips. This is a seller claim, not a recognition test by 67ink.com. black 240 $32.95 checked November 13, 2026 $35.89 HP 67XL black 240 pages At Castle Ink
Castle Ink compatible HP 67XL Tri-color Compatible 1× tri-color · compatible Castle Ink states that the cartridges retain original HP chips. This is a seller claim, not a recognition test by 67ink.com. color 200 $34.95 checked November 13, 2026 $36.89 HP 67XL color 200 pages At Castle Ink
CompAndSave HP 67XL Black + 67XL Tri-color 2-pack Compatible 1× black + 1× tri-color · compatible black 240 · color 200 $35.90 checked November 13, 2026 $72.78 HP 67XL black 240 · color 200 pages At CompAndSave
Castle Ink compatible HP 67XL Black + Tri-color 2-pack Compatible 1× black + 1× tri-color · compatible Castle Ink states that the cartridges retain original HP chips. This is a seller claim, not a recognition test by 67ink.com. black 240 · color 200 $59.95 checked November 13, 2026 $72.78 HP 67XL black 240 · color 200 pages At Castle Ink
DoorStepInk remanufactured 67XXL Black + Tri-color Compatible 1× black + 1× tri-color · compatible black 400 · color 200 Price at retailer $72.78 HP 67XL black 240 · color 200 pages At Walmart
Also on sale, without a stated page yield The seller gives no page yield; we don't convert milliliters into pages, so there's no cost comparison.
Product Stated pages Price Original HP 67/67XL, same composition Retailer
onn. remanufactured 67XL high-yield Black Compatible Walmart's own onn. brand, sold by Walmart.com. n/a Price at retailer n/a At Walmart
onn. remanufactured 67XL high-yield Tri-color Compatible Walmart's own onn. brand, sold by Walmart.com. n/a Price at retailer n/a At Walmart
DoorStepInk remanufactured 67 Black (made in the USA) Compatible n/a Price at retailer n/a At Walmart
DoorStepInk remanufactured 67 Tri-color (made in the USA) Compatible n/a Price at retailer n/a At Walmart

Check your exact model

If your printer shows another letter or an extra digit, look that model up in the printer finder. Models such as the ENVY 6155e or 6555e look similar but take HP 68.

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Facts from HP and standards bodies are labeled as such. Calculations (cost per page and annual cost) are estimates by the 67ink.com editorial team. Last reconciled on .