HP C8842A Versatile Black Ink Cartridge

HP Versatile Black ink is a water-based ink designed to print on porous and nonporous media while maintaining superior print quality and dry time requirements. It prints sharp, dark black text with high-optical density in a single pass; offers excellent print quality for high-resolution, easy-to-read barcodes; and is suitable for porous and coated substrates.

Experience high-quality, intermittent printing
Get higher production and faster printing on both porous and coated media, without the need to change inks. Maintain high quality and productivity on print jobs with this high-performance, dark black, high-optical density Original HP ink.

Maintain consistent, reliable printing
With an integrated cartridge design, you get a fresh printhead with each cartridge replacement, enabling high system reliability without expensive maintenance and servicing. You can print faster and still retain sharp, dark black text and high-optical density on both porous and non-porous substrates.

Achieve operational efficiency
Save time, improve productivity, and lower operating costs with HP Thermal Inkjet technology self-contained cartridges. The proven HP Thermal Inkjet technology enables low-cost, efficient ink usage, and the cartridges can be quickly and easily replaced by operators to eliminate time-consuming and routine maintenance.

Technical Specifications

Ink type Original HP pigment ink
Resolution Up to 600 dpi
Nozzle count 300
Print swath 12.7 mm (0.5 in)
Maximum firing frequency Up to 12 kHz
Average drop volume 29 pl
Average delivered ink 40 ml (1.35 oz)
Number of electrical interconnect pads 52+
Operating conditions Temperature: 10° to 40°C (41° to 104°F); Humidity: 10 to 80% RH
Shipping/storage conditions Altitude: up to 5000 meters; Cartridge orientation: Stored on its side, horizontal

Ordering information

Product number C8842A
Product description HP Versatile Black Print Cartridge

Additional Information

HP C8842A Versatile Black Ink Brochure