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Guides 19 July 2026 6 min read

HP ENVY 6400e ink costs explained: is it worth keeping?

The ENVY 6400e uses HP 67 / 67XL ink. Here is the UK cost-per-page breakdown and when upgrading beats buying more cartridges.

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HP ENVY 6400e ink costs explained: is it worth keeping?

The HP ENVY 6400e is a duplex home all-in-one. Photo quality is decent — running costs depend heavily on whether you buy HP 67 or 67XL, and whether Instant Ink is available for your unit.

What ink does the HP ENVY 6400e use?

CartridgeYield (approx)Typical UK priceCost per page
HP 67 Black~120 pages~£17~14p
HP 67XL Black~300 pages~£29~9.7p
HP 67 Colour~100 pages~£20~20p
HP 67XL Colour~250 pages~£35~14p

Standard 67 ink is expensive per page. XL is the default recommendation for anyone printing more than occasionally.

Where to buy HP 67 / 67XL

Worth keeping?

Borderline. Fine if Instant Ink or XL pricing keeps monthly spend under control. If you print 80+ pages/month without a subscription, an EcoTank or mono laser usually wins within two years.

Also read HP Instant Ink vs EcoTank vs cartridges for the three-way maths.

Keep or upgrade → Cost calculator →