envy 4501

HP Envy 4501 ink cartridge benefits

HP Envy 4501 ink offers several benefits for printing jobs of all types, including casual home printing, important work documents, or high-quality photo prints for artists. All HP printer cartridges have a design that prevents the ink from clogging in the nozzles to keep ink flowing. The metal used with the cartridges doesn’t corrode over time, which also affects how well the ink prints. HP ink cartridges also allow printers to determine when ink is low and alert users. It’s possible to keep printing even after the low-ink message appears, as it serves as a warning that users need to insert a new cartridge before too long. Finally, the cartridges contain 65 to 70 percent recycled materials to help the environment and make recycling the products easier.

HP Envy 4501 ink cartridge sizes

HP 61 ink cartridges come in three sizes in either black or tricolor options. The color ones contain cyan, yellow, and magenta in a single cartridge which eliminates the need for three separate cartridges. The sizes determine the page yield, or how many pages on regular printer paper the cartridge can output before the ink empties.

• Standard HP 61 black ink cartridge - 190 pages
• Standard HP 61 tricolor ink cartridge - 165 pages
• Economy HP 61 black cartridge - 180 pages
• Economy HP 61 tricolor cartridge - 155 pages
• XL high-yield HP 61 black cartridge - 480 pages
• XL high-yield HP 61 tricolor cartridge - 330 pages

Differences between pigment and dye-based HP ink

While both ink and toner create beautiful printed documents, there is a difference in how the ink is made and how it performs. In inkjet printers, like the HP Envy 4501, the ink is either pigment or dye based. The black ink is pigment based, which uses solid pigment particles that are water resistant. The ink is also durable and resists fading for years when properly stored. This makes the ink an excellent choice for office documents. Dye-based color ink dissolves in water to create bold colors. While it isn’t water resistant, dye-based ink is bright and vibrant. This makes it a suitable choice for photos.