HP PageWide cartridges use several closely named references. HP 913A is a standard-capacity family; HP 973X is a high-yield family used for cyan, magenta and yellow. For black, check the part number carefully: HP lists black high-yield 913X, not 973X. These names are not interchangeable.
Search HP 913A products or search HP 973X products in the online catalogue. Need help matching a printer? Call Cartridge Care on 0161 738 1066. Manchester branch enquiries: 0161 738 1465.
913A, 913X and 973X: how the references differ
HP’s PageWide range separates standard-capacity 913A supplies from higher-yield options. For example, HP identifies 913A black as L0R95AE and 913X black as L0S07AE. The 973X family is used for high-yield colour cartridges: cyan F6T81AE, magenta F6T82AE and yellow F6T83AE. Check each colour and full code; the abbreviated family name alone is not enough.
Estimated yields are not guaranteed page counts
HP quotes approximate yields of around 3,500 pages for 913A black and 3,000 pages for each 913A colour cartridge. HP’s listed estimate for 973X cyan, magenta and yellow is around 7,000 pages per colour; 913X black is around 10,000 pages. These are manufacturer test estimates. Actual results vary with page content, coverage, settings and use, so they should not be treated as a guaranteed number of pages.
Check the exact printer before ordering
HP lists these supplies for named PageWide Pro and PageWide printer models, but the supported combination depends on the exact printer and cartridge. The original article mentioned PageWide Pro 452 and 477 variants; use HP’s supplies finder or your printer’s own support page to verify the complete model number and all four colour references before buying. Do not assume that a cartridge works in every PageWide printer.
- Read the full printer model, including letters such as dw, dwt or dn.
- Check the cartridge status screen or existing cartridges for the colour and part number.
- Confirm the exact pairing in HP’s supplies finder and the official HP pages for 913A black, 973X cyan, 973X magenta and 973X yellow.
Original or compatible?
Original HP cartridges are made by HP. Compatible cartridges are third-party products intended for specific printer models. If you choose a compatible alternative, check the live product listing for the colour, full cartridge code and your complete printer model, as well as the seller’s current product and returns information. Prices and availability can change; confirm them at the point of purchase.
Need help identifying a PageWide cartridge?
Have the printer model and cartridge code to hand. Call Cartridge Care on 0161 738 1066 for website enquiries, or 0161 738 1465 for the Manchester branch. You can also send the model through our printer cartridge quote form.