HP 727 130-ml Cyan DesignJet Ink Cartridge
Original HPCyan · 130 mlHP 727DesignJet T920/T930/T1500/T1530/T2500/T2530
HP 727 130-ml Cyan DesignJet Ink Cartridge (B3P19A) is the genuine HP ink cartridge holding 130 ml of dye-based cyan ink for the HP DesignJet T920/T930/T1500/T1530/T2500/T2530 large-format printers used for CAD, GIS and technical drawings.
DesignJet printers keep the ink in separate cartridges and the printheads in their own slots, so you replace each colour as it runs low. HP does not publish a page yield for plotter ink — consumption depends on how much area you cover, from a few millilitres for a line drawing to far more for a full-colour poster. 130 ml is the standard HP 727 size.
Ordering by the exact part number (B3P19A) is the safest route: HP uses similar names across printer families, and a supply that looks identical but carries a different number will not be recognised by the printer. If you are replacing a supply that is already installed, the part number is printed on its label and in the printer's supplies status page.
Original or compatible? A genuine HP supply is the one the printer and its colour profiles are calibrated for, it reports ink levels correctly, and it keeps the printer within HP's support terms. Compatible inks cost less up front but can shift colours, clog nozzles over time or be rejected after a firmware update — for business-critical printers, original is the lower-risk choice.
Before you order: HP 727 cartridges fit only the DesignJet T920/T930/T1500/T1530/T2500/T2530. The HP 72, 727, 728 and 730 look alike but are not interchangeable — check the number on the cartridge you are replacing.
What's in the Box
- 1 x HP 727 130-ml Cyan DesignJet Ink Cartridge (130 ml)
- Factory-sealed retail packaging with the manufacturer's installation guidance on the pack
- No printer, printhead or cables are included
What It Means in Practice
- Dye-based cyan gives bright colour for renders, maps and posters on coated and photo media.
- The printer warns before the cartridge is empty and you can swap it mid-job without losing the print, so one spare per colour is enough for most offices.
- Ink is measured in millilitres, not pages: a mostly-line CAD workload uses very little colour ink, while posters and GIS maps use much more.
- The cartridge is ink only — printheads are separate parts and are replaced far less often.
- Installation is tool-free: open the ink door, release the empty cartridge, insert the new one until it locks and close the door — the printer confirms the new supply on its panel.
- Used supplies can go to manufacturer recycling schemes rather than general waste; keep the empty in its bag to avoid ink stains in transport.
- Need several colours or a spare? Send us your printer model and current ink status and we will quote the full set in one order.
What Will Not Work
- HP 72 (T610–T2300), HP 728 (T730/T830) or HP 730 (T1600/T1700/T2600) printers — different cartridge format and chip.
- HP 727 is not a printhead; the HP 727 printhead is a separate part (B3P06A).
- Older DesignJet T-series such as the T790/T1300 use HP 72 and will not accept this cartridge.
Key Features
Genuine HP 727 ink
Formulated with the DesignJet printhead, so colour, drying and nozzle health match HP's settings.
130 ml capacity
Sized for regular office plotting — the standard size for these printers.
Hot-swappable
Replace the cartridge mid-job when the printer asks; the print continues.
Chip-tracked
The printer reads ink level and expiry from the chip, so you see remaining ink on the front panel and in HP software.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
B3P19A |
| EAN/GTIN |
0887111963741 |
| MPN |
B3P19A |
| Brand |
HP |
| Series |
HP 727 |
| Product |
| Product type |
DesignJet ink cartridge |
| Colour |
Cyan |
| Ink volume |
130 ml |
| Ink type |
HP dye-based ink |
| Print technology |
HP Thermal Inkjet (TIJ 4.0) |
| Ink drop |
6 pl |
| Compatibility |
| Compatible printers |
HP DesignJet T920, HP DesignJet T930, HP DesignJet T1500, HP DesignJet T1530, HP DesignJet T2500 MFP, HP DesignJet T2530 MFP |
| Physical |
| Dimensions |
202 x 129 x 40 mm |
| Weight |
~0.21 kg (cartridge) |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
HP limited warranty: free from defects in materials and workmanship until the warranty-end date on the product or until the HP ink is depleted, whichever comes first — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the 130 ml cartridge where a different size was installed?
Yes — HP 727 capacities fit the same slot and the printer reads the size from the chip.
How many prints will I get?
HP does not publish a page yield for DesignJet ink because coverage varies so much. Line drawings use very little; full-colour A0 posters use a lot. The printer's accounting page shows ink used per job.
Do I need to replace the printhead too?
Usually not. Printheads last many cartridges; replace one only when cleaning and alignment do not restore quality.
How should I store a spare?
Keep it sealed in its original pack, upright where the pack indicates, at normal room temperature and away from direct sun. Install it before the date printed on the pack — out-of-date ink can cause banding and is not covered as a defect.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
On HP 727 printers the colour that runs out first depends on your work — CAD offices go through matte black fastest, while GIS and poster users consume cyan and magenta. Keeping one spare of the colour you burn most avoids stopping a large print. Browse our
original ink range for the other HP 727 colours and sizes.
✓ Buy it if you run a DesignJet T920/T930/T1500/T1530/T2500/T2530 and the cyan cartridge is low or empty.
✕ Skip it if your plotter uses HP 72, 727, 728 or 730 other than HP 727 — check the number on the installed cartridge.
→ Also consider the other HP 727 colours, or the 300 ml HP 727 cartridges for high-volume printing.
Not sure this is the right ink cartridge? Tell us your printer model (it is on the front panel or the label at the back) and we will check it against HP's compatibility list before you order.