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HP CB304AN 110 Tri-Color Ink Cartridge - Original Ink
★★★★★
HP Vivera tri-color ink delivers fade-resistant, true-to-life photos at roughly 55 prints per cartridge in HP's compact Photosmart lineup.
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Overview
Key Features
HP 110 ink cartridges work with: HP Photosmart A310, A432, A440, A444, A447, A512, A516, A536, A612, A616, A617, A626, A637, A646, A716, A717, A827.
Up to 2x more prints with Original HP ink vs refill cartridges.
Original HP Cartridge Yield (approx): 55 photos
Original HP ink cartridges: genuine ink for your HP printer.
What's in the box: 1 New HP ink cartridge (CB304AN)
Color: Tri-color
Specifications
Model Number
CB304AN
Cartridge Type
Original HP Ink
Color
Tri-color
Approximate Yield
55 photos
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- HP Vivera ink formulation produces fade-resistant, water-resistant, and smudge-resistant output on compatible photo paper — a meaningful quality advantage over generic refills
- Broad compatibility across 18 HP Photosmart A-series models makes this a reliable replacement for a wide installed base of portable photo printers
- Original HP cartridge ensures consistent ink chemistry that is tuned to the printer's nozzle specifications, reducing clogging and head maintenance issues
- Tri-color design (cyan, magenta, yellow in one unit) simplifies cartridge management for compact A-series printers that lack individual ink tanks
- Pairs with HP Advanced Photo Paper for prints rated to resist fading for generations — a specific, documented longevity claim backed by HP's dye testing
👎 Cons
- Approximately 55-photo yield is low for the cost per cartridge — high-volume photo printing with this cartridge becomes expensive per print relative to dedicated photo printers with individual ink tanks
- Tri-color single-cartridge design means if one color depletes early, the entire cartridge must be replaced even if the other two colors still have remaining ink
- Compatibility is limited exclusively to HP Photosmart A-series models — useless in any other HP printer line despite sharing the same physical form factor
- No individual color replacement means you cannot optimize ink usage by replacing only the depleted color channel
- Print yield testing is based on HP's 4x6 standard test photos — real-world yield for full-bleed or high-saturation prints will be meaningfully lower than the 55-photo rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Which HP Photosmart printers is the CB304AN compatible with?
The HP 110 cartridge (CB304AN) is designed for the HP Photosmart A310, A432, A440, A444, A447, A512, A516, A536, A612, A616, A617, A626, A637, A646, A716, A717, and A827. It will not function in other HP printer lines — always verify your exact model number before ordering.
What is the approximate photo yield of this cartridge?
HP rates this cartridge at approximately 55 photos at standard print settings. Yield will be lower if you print at maximum quality settings or with heavy ink saturation, and higher for draft-quality or lighter compositions.
How does this original HP cartridge compare to third-party refill options for print longevity?
HP claims up to 2x more prints versus refill cartridges, citing more consistent ink formulation. More critically, the HP Vivera ink formula is engineered for fade resistance — when printed on HP Advanced Photo Paper, prints are rated to resist fading for generations. Refill inks typically use generic dye formulas that do not offer equivalent fade or water resistance.
Is this cartridge water-resistant once printed?
Yes. HP Vivera inks produce water-resistant and smudge-resistant output when printed on compatible HP photo paper. The degree of resistance depends on the paper surface used — coated photo papers perform significantly better than plain paper.
What's in the box — is this a single cartridge or a multipack?
The CB304AN is a single tri-color ink cartridge. It contains cyan, magenta, and yellow inks in one unit. No additional cartridges or paper are included.