Ink Cartridge HP 308 Tri-color Original (Cyan/Magenta/Yellow), Dye-based, Standard Yield, 1 pack

Original HP 308 Tri-color ink cartridge supplies cyan, magenta and yellow dye-based inks in a single combo pack designed for everyday colour printing. This standard-yield cartridge is intended for low-volume home and small office use and has an estimated colour page yield of 120 pages. The cartridge is compatible with a range of HP DeskJet and Envy series printers and is produced with a significant proportion of recycled plastic; used cartridges can be returned through HP’s recycling programme.

Advantages

The HP 308 Tri-color cartridge provides consistent colour output for photos and documents using dye-based inks optimised for HP printers. As an Original HP cartridge, it is designed to deliver print quality and reliability specific to supported HP devices. The standard-yield format and single tri-colour design simplify replacement and storage for users who print intermittently.

Suitable for

• Low-volume home printing of documents and photos
• Small office colour printing with occasional colour pages
• Users of compatible HP DeskJet and Envy printers seeking an all-in-one colour cartridge

When it may not be suitable

This standard-yield tri-colour cartridge may not be ideal for users who print large volumes of colour pages frequently, as the 120-page colour yield will require more frequent replacement. It may also be unsuitable where pigment-based inks are preferred for higher water and fade resistance, since this cartridge uses dye-based inks.

Key specifications

• Colours: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow (tri-colour)
• Ink type: Dye-based ink
• Supply type: Combo pack (one tri-colour cartridge)
• Yield (colour, estimated): 120 pages
• Yield (black, reference only): 500 pages (black yield pertains to separate black cartridges)
• Designed for: Home and small office colour printing
• Recycled content: Cartridge designed with a high proportion of recycled plastic
• Quantity: 1 cartridge per pack

How to use

Install the HP 308 Tri-color cartridge into the compatible HP printer following the printer’s cartridge installation instructions. Remove protective tape and packaging before inserting, align the cartridge in the correct slot, and press until it clicks into place. After installation, run the printer’s alignment or calibration routine if prompted to ensure optimal colour registration and print quality. Store unused cartridges in their original packaging away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm printer compatibility with HP 308 tri-colour cartridges (compatible with selected HP DeskJet and Envy models).
• Assess typical monthly colour page volume to determine whether a standard-yield tri-colour cartridge meets your needs.
• Consider whether dye-based inks are appropriate for your documents or photos versus pigment alternatives.
• Check local options for recycling used cartridges through HP’s take-back programme.

Recommendations

For consistent colour results, use the cartridge with recommended HP printers and perform periodic nozzle checks and alignments. If you print infrequently, run a short colour print or maintenance cycle occasionally to maintain ink flow and prevent clogging.