HP 932 & 933 Ink: Complete Australian Guide 🖨️
The HP OfficeJet 6600 and 6700 were reliable mid-range office all-in-ones that found their way into thousands of Australian small business offices — fast wireless printing, duplex, ADF, and a solid track record for durability. Many are still in daily use.
If yours is still running, HP 932 and 933 ink is what you need. Ollie and Noodle have the full breakdown (Ollie is a fan of any printer that's still working after 10 years 🐾).
Which Printers Use HP 932 and HP 933?
HP 932/933 covers the OfficeJet 6000 and 7000 series (non-Pro):
OfficeJet 6000 series:
- OfficeJet 6100 — compact wireless printer (print only)
- OfficeJet 6600, 6600A — full-featured wireless all-in-one
- OfficeJet 6700, 6700A — premium wireless all-in-one
OfficeJet 7000 series (wide-format):
- OfficeJet 7110 — wide-format wireless printer (A3 print only)
- OfficeJet 7610, 7612 — wide-format wireless all-in-ones (A3 print, A4 scan)
HP 932 vs HP 933: The System
| Cartridge | Colour | Notes | |-----------|--------|-------| | HP 932 / 932XL | Black | Pigment-based — sharp text | | HP 933C / 933XLC | Cyan | Dye-based — sold individually | | HP 933M / 933XLM | Magenta | Dye-based — sold individually | | HP 933Y / 933XLY | Yellow | Dye-based — sold individually |
HP 932 black is pigment-based for crisp, smudge-resistant documents. HP 933 colours are sold as individual cartridges — cyan, magenta, and yellow each separate. This means you replace only the colour that runs out.
Page Yield: Standard vs XL
| Cartridge | Standard | XL | |-----------|---------|-----| | HP 932BK / 932XLBK | ~400 pages | ~1,000 pages | | HP 933C/M/Y | ~300 pages | ~825 pages |
Yields based on HP ISO standard at 5% coverage.
HP 932XL delivers 2.5× more pages than standard. HP 933XL colour delivers 2.75× more. Standard 932 at ~400 pages is adequate for light use but expensive per page for regular printing.
Cost Per Page: Genuine vs Compatible
At typical Australian retail prices:
| Cartridge | Genuine XL (est.) | Compatible XL | Saving | |-----------|-------------------|---------------|--------| | 932XLBK | ~2.2¢/page | ~0.9¢/page | ~60% | | 933XL colour (each) | ~4.0¢/page | ~1.6¢/page | ~60% |
For a business printing 500 pages/month, compatible XL saves approximately $150–$200 per year vs genuine standard.
HP 932 vs HP 920 — Similar Era, Different Printers
Both HP 932 and HP 920 cover OfficeJet printers from a similar period, which causes occasional confusion:
| | HP 932 / 933 | HP 920 | |--|-------------|--------| | Fits | OfficeJet 6100/6600/6700/7110/7610 | OfficeJet 6000/6500/7000/7500 | | Black type | Pigment | Pigment | | Colour type | Individual C/M/Y | Individual C/M/Y | | Interchangeable? | ❌ No | ❌ No |
Different chips and ink formulations. Check your printer model before ordering.
Ollie & Noodle's Verdict
- ✅ Always buy XL — 2.5–2.75× more pages vs standard
- ✅ Individual colour cartridges — replace only what runs out
- ✅ Compatible XL saves ~60% — approximately $150–$200/year at 500 pages/month
- ✅ Don't confuse with HP 920 — similar era, different printer models
- ✅ No warranty risk under Australian Consumer Law
Australian Consumer Law and HP Warranties
HP Australia cannot void your statutory warranty because you used compatible ink. Under the Australian Consumer Law (Competition and Consumer Act 2010), HP must prove the compatible cartridge directly caused a specific fault. Routine printer faults are mechanical and unrelated to ink brand.
Summary
- ✅ HP 932XL: ~1,000 pages (black); HP 933XL: ~825 pages (colour each) — 2.5–2.75× more than standard
- ✅ Compatible XL saves ~60% — approximately $150–$200/year at 500 pages/month
- ✅ 4-cartridge individual system — black + separate C/M/Y
- ✅ Fits: OfficeJet 6100, 6600, 6700, 7110, 7610, 7612
- ✅ NOT interchangeable with HP 920 (different OfficeJet models)
- ✅ No warranty risk under Australian Consumer Law