I only use Hp ink on my Hp printers. I have clients that use other ink & recycled ink on their printers & the quality of print is substandard. Sometimes I can’t even read their copy. Mine is always clear—as clear as an original.
The XL High Yield is definitely long lasting and convenient. I can print far more pages with this ink cartridge than with the regular one and that saves time and money with less cartridge changes - definitely worth the additional cost to purchase the XL over the standard black cartridge. I would love it if the colored cartriges came in XL high yield as well!