HP 831C Latex Ink Cartridges – Reliable, Versatile, and Eco-Friendly
Overview
The HP 831C Latex Ink Cartridge series delivers professional, durable output across a wide range of media using advanced water-based latex technology. These inks enable fast drying, outdoor performance, indoor safety, and excellent adhesion – perfect for signs, posters, display graphics, and vehicle wraps.
Each HP 831C cartridge contains 775ml of ink and covers six standard colours, plus a specialist Latex Optimiser fluid designed to enhance print quality on a variety of substrates.
HP Latex prints are odourless, low-emitting – meeting UL GREENGUARD GOLD and ECOLOGO® standards
Colours and Sizes
Available colours (each 775 ml):
- Black (Matte/Photo) CZ694A
- Cyan CZ695A
- Light Cyan CZ698A
- Magenta CZ696A
- Light Magenta CZ699A
- Yellow CZ697A
- Optimiser CZ706A , a clear fluid used alongside the colour inks to improve adhesion, enhance durability, and reduce ink consumption
The Optimiser ensures smoother gradients, cleaner detail, and consistent results – even on difficult or non-porous media.
Key Features and Benefits
- Outstanding Durability and Fade Resistance – Water-based latex inks cure inside the printer for prints that resist water, scratching, and weathering.
- Wide Media Compatibility – Works reliably on vinyl, banner, film, paper, and specialty substrates.
- Safe and Low Odour – HP Latex inks are water-based and meet strict health and environmental standards for indoor use.
- Instant Drying – Prints are dry as they exit the printer, ready for immediate finishing or lamination.
- Optimised Print Quality – The Optimiser fluid works in harmony with the colour inks for sharp lines, smooth tonal transitions, and improved colour accuracy.
- Eco Credentials – HP 831C cartridges feature Zero Landfill design: outer cartons are recyclable, and cartridges can be returned through HP’s free take-back and recycling scheme.
Compatible HP Latex Printers
HP 831C Latex Inks are compatible with the following printers:
- HP Latex 310
- HP Latex 315
- HP Latex 330
- HP Latex 335
- HP Latex 360
- HP Latex 365
- HP Latex 560
- HP Latex 570
These printers share the same cartridge design and printhead architecture, ensuring reliable plug-and-play compatibility.
Usage and Best Practices
- Always install the Optimizer cartridge alongside the colour inks for best results, especially when printing on non-porous media.
- Store cartridges in a cool, dry location (recommended operating range: 15 °C – 30 °C).
- Follow HP printer maintenance guidance for consistent colour and nozzle performance.
- Return used cartridges via HP’s free recycling programme – HP Planet Partners.
