Frequently Asked Questions

• How many pages does the HP CC656AN print?

  HP rates the CC656AN at about 360 pages under ISO/IEC 24711 test conditions, printing standard pages at around 5% coverage. Your own count will move with coverage, paper and settings — dense colour pages use far more ink than plain text.

• Which printers take the CC656AN?

  It fits OfficeJet 4500 G510g, OfficeJet 4575, OfficeJet J4524, OfficeJet J4525 and 14 more. The complete verified list is in the Compatible Printers section on this page — check your model there before ordering.

• Has HP discontinued the 901?

  Yes — HP has ended the 901 line and points owners of newer machines to HP 60. For the OfficeJet 4500 and J-series printers on this page, our remanufactured 901 remains the supply line, and no dynamic-security firmware exists on these models to block it.

• Where is the printhead on this cartridge?

  Built into the cartridge itself. Every swap fits a fresh printhead, which is why a new cartridge often clears streaks and missing colours that cleaning cycles could not fix on these models.

• Standard or XL — which should I buy?

  This is the standard-yield cartridge, rated at about 360 pages. If you print every week, the XL version of the same colour works out cheaper per page; for a lightly used printer, this size avoids ink sitting unused.

• Is the CC656AN pigment or dye ink?

  It is dye-based ink, matching the original CC656AN: colours are vivid and blend smoothly, which is what these printers are tuned for.

• Is there a chip on this cartridge?

  Yes — a new compatible chip that reports ink levels to the printer, so the low-ink warnings keep working. It is not a refilled original shell with a reset chip.

• The printer is showing a warning after I installed it — what now?

  Acknowledge the on-screen message, reseat the cartridge until it clicks, and restart the printer. If the warning persists, wipe the gold chip contacts with a dry lint-free cloth and reinstall.

• Is this cartridge remanufactured?

  Yes — with the original 901 discontinued, the compatible supply is a professionally remanufactured cartridge: cleaned, refilled, fitted with fresh components where worn, and print-tested before it ships.

• Can I run this alongside original HP cartridges?

  Yes. Each slot is read independently, so a compatible black alongside original colours (or the other way round) prints normally.

• Is this a genuine HP cartridge?

  No. It is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge built to the CC656AN specification and covered by our lifetime warranty. It is not manufactured by HP; the HP name appears only to identify the printers it fits.

• What happens if it leaks or the printer will not recognise it?

  Stop and contact us — do not keep printing on a faulty cartridge. The lifetime warranty covers recognition failures, leaks and print-quality defects: we replace the cartridge or refund you.