HP 308 Black/Tri-color 2-Pack Original Ink Cartridges — for HP ENVY 6100/6500 and DeskJet 2900/4300
~160 (black) and 120 (tri-color) pages3 ml black + 3 ml tri-colorPigment black, dye-based colourOriginal HP
The HP 308 Black/Tri-color 2-Pack Original Ink Cartridges (6L6S6UE) is a two-cartridge pack containing one HP 308 Black and one HP 308 Tri-color cartridge for the HP DeskJet 2900 and 4300 and ENVY 6100 and 6500 series models. HP rates it at approximately 160 (black) and 120 (tri-color) pages under ISO/IEC 24711 or HP testing methodology, tested in the HP ENVY 6100 series.
It suits home users, students and small offices who print letters, school work, tickets and the occasional colour page, and want an original cartridge that the printer recognises straight away.
Before you order: HP 308 printers take a black and a tri-colour cartridge. HP 305 cartridges from the older ENVY 6000/6400 and DeskJet 2700/4100 look similar but are a different number. Note: the HP 308e EvoMore Black (7FP22UE) gives about twice the black pages.
What's in the Box
- 1 x HP 308 Black Original Ink Cartridge
- 1 x HP 308 Tri-color Original Ink Cartridge
- Retail packaging (no printer, cable or printhead included)
What It Means in Practice
- The 160 (black) and 120 (tri-color)-page figure comes from a standard test with continuous printing of a mixed document set. Plain text documents usually go further; full-page colour, photos and many short print jobs use more ink.
- In a tri-colour cartridge the three colours share one body. When one colour runs dry the whole cartridge has to be replaced, even if the other two still have ink.
- Keep the cartridge sealed in its pack until you install it, store it at room temperature, and install it promptly once opened so the ink does not dry at the nozzles.
- If you print a lot, compare with the higher-capacity version: the HP 308e EvoMore Black (7FP22UE) gives about twice the black pages.
- A low-ink warning is an early alert: you can usually keep printing for a while, so order the replacement when it appears instead of waiting for the cartridge to run completely empty.
- After installing, print the printer's print-quality or test page once to confirm every colour is printing cleanly before a long or important job.
What Will Not Work
- Printers that use HP 305 cartridges — the shape and contacts are different, so it will not fit or will not be recognised.
- Refill kits or ink bottles: this is a sealed original cartridge, not an ink tank system.
- It will not fix faults that are not cartridge-related, such as paper feed, carriage or connection problems.
Key Features
Original HP ink
HP matches the ink, the cartridge and the printer, so colours, line quality and drying stay as the printer was designed.
Published yield
HP rates it at about 160 (black) and 120 (tri-color) pages under ISO/IEC 24711, so you can plan replacements and compare cost per page.
Simple swap
Open the front cover or access door, remove the empty cartridge and click the new one into place — no tools needed.
Correct fit
HP 308 printers take a black and a tri-colour cartridge.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
6L6S6UE |
| EAN / GTIN |
0196786390135 |
| Brand |
HP |
| Cartridge Number |
308 |
| Cartridge |
| Type |
Ink cartridge 2-pack (standard) |
| Colour |
Black/Tri-color 2-Pack |
| Content |
3 ml black + 3 ml tri-color |
| Ink type |
Pigment black, dye-based colour |
| Page yield |
Approx. 160 (black) and 120 (tri-color) pages (ISO/IEC 24711 or HP methodology) |
| Yield tested in |
HP ENVY 6100 series |
| Cartridges in pack |
2 (black + tri-color) |
| Physical |
| Dimensions |
121 x 43.5 x 205 mm (package) |
| Weight |
0.06 kg (0.10 kg packed) |
| Compatibility |
| Compatible printers (per HP) |
HP DeskJet 2900, DeskJet 4300; ENVY 6100, 6110e, 6120e, 6122e, 6130e, 6132e, 6165e, 6500, 6520e, 6530e, 6532e, 6558e (as listed by HP) |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
HP limited warranty: the cartridge is warranted free from defects in materials and workmanship during the HP warranty period (no period printed on HP spec pages) — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know this is the right cartridge for my printer?
Look at the number on the cartridge you are replacing or on the label inside the access door: it must say HP 308. HP lists: HP DeskJet 2900, DeskJet 4300; ENVY 6100, 6110e, 6120e, 6122e, 6130e, 6132e, 6165e, 6500, 6520e, 6530e, 6532e, 6558e.
Can I mix standard and high-capacity cartridges?
Yes. Standard and higher-capacity versions of the same number fit the same printers; the printer only needs the right number in each slot.
What happens if I store it for a while?
Keep it sealed, upright and at room temperature. Use it before the date printed on the pack for the best results.
Is this an original cartridge?
Yes. It is a genuine HP cartridge in HP packaging, not a compatible, refilled or remanufactured one.
Do I need to do anything after installing it?
The printer detects the new cartridge automatically. If lines or colours look uneven, run the cleaning or print-quality tool from the printer menu or the HP software once before printing larger jobs.
Why do I get fewer pages than 160 (black) and 120 (tri-color)?
The figure is measured with a standard test file printed continuously. Photos, full-page colour, borderless prints and many short print jobs (each one starts with a short cleaning cycle) all use more ink.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
The HP 308 Black/Tri-color 2-Pack is the standard black/tri-color 2-pack for the HP ENVY 6100/6500 and DeskJet 2900/4300 printers. The most common ordering mistake is a similar-looking number: HP 305 cartridges from the older ENVY 6000/6400 and DeskJet 2700/4100 look similar but are a different number. Browse all our
original ink cartridges to find the matching set.
✓ Buy it if you own one of the listed HP printers (ENVY 6100/6500 and DeskJet 2900/4300) and want the original black/tri-color 2-pack with a published yield.
✕ Skip it if your printer takes HP 305 cartridges, or it is not on the list above.
→ Also consider The HP 308e EvoMore Black (7FP22UE) gives about twice the black pages.
Not sure this is the right cartridge? Send us the exact model of your printer (it is printed on the front or on the label under the scanner lid) and we will confirm the correct cartridge before you order.