ITEM OVERVIEW
Genuine HP 31 Original Color Ink Bottle Combo 3-Pack, manufacturer part number 9C228AN, featuring cyan, magenta, and yellow ink bottles designed for compatible HP Smart Tank printers.
This original HP ink combination provides all three color inks required for replenishing the color reservoirs in supported HP refillable ink tank printers. Each bottle contains 70 mL of dye-based ink, providing a combined total of 210 mL across the three colors.
HP 31 ink bottles are designed for convenient, high-volume printing, allowing users to refill their printer's existing ink tanks rather than replacing conventional ink cartridges.
The bottles incorporate HP's color-coded, spill-resistant refill system, which helps users identify the correct ink reservoir and replenish ink with minimal handling.
Suitable for compatible HP Smart Tank printers used for home printing, office documents, school assignments, photographs, graphics, and other everyday color printing applications.
Date: December 2025.
CONDITION
Genuine HP 31 Original Ink Bottle Combo 3-Pack.
Includes cyan, magenta, and yellow ink bottles.
Date: December 2025.
Please review the listing photographs for packaging condition, labeling, and additional product details.
PRODUCT Line
HP 31
Manufacturer Part Number
9C228AN
Product Type
Original Ink Bottle Combo
Ink Colors
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Quantity
3 Bottles
Individual Capacity
70 mL
Total Ink Volume
210 mL
Ink Technology
HP Thermal Inkjet
Compatible Printer Family
HP Smart 2025
ORIGINAL HP INK TECHNOLOGY
HP 31 ink bottles contain genuine HP dye-based ink formulated for compatible HP Smart Tank printing systems.
The original HP formulation is designed to work with the printer's ink delivery system and thermal inkjet technology.
The three-color combination provides the cyan, magenta, and yellow inks necessary for producing a broad range of printed colors.
Each color is supplied in its own dedicated bottle, allowing users to refill the corresponding printer reservoir independently.
Original HP ink is developed for consistent interaction with supported HP printheads and ink delivery components.
HIGH-VOLUME COLOR PRINTING
The HP 31 color ink system is designed for users who print frequently and prefer the convenience of refillable ink reservoirs.
HP advertises an approximate composite color yield of 8,000 pages under its specified testing methodology.
Actual printing yield varies depending on document content, printing settings, maintenance requirements, and individual printing habits.
The three-bottle combination provides a convenient way to replenish all three color reservoirs together rather than purchasing each color separately.
COLOR-CODED REFILL SYSTEM
HP 31 ink bottles incorporate a color-coded design to help users identify the appropriate printer reservoir.
The refill system is designed to allow ink to transfer directly from the bottle into the printer's corresponding tank.
This eliminates the need to pour ink manually from an open container.
The bottle design helps simplify routine ink replenishment while reducing unnecessary handling.
Proper refilling requires following the printer manufacturer's instructions and matching each bottle with the appropriate color reservoir.
COMPATIBILITY & TECHNICAL NOTES
HP SMART TANK PRINTER COMPATIBILITY
HP identifies the HP 31 color ink bottle combination as compatible with the following printer models:
Printer Family
Compatible Models
HP Smart Tank
5000
HP Smart Tank
5101
HP Smart Tank
5102
HP Smart Tank
5103
HP Smart Tank
6001
HP Smart Tank
7001
HP Smart Tank
7002
HP Smart Tank
7301
HP Smart Tank
7302
HP Smart Tank
7602
HP Smart Tank Plus
551
HP Smart Tank Plus
570
HP Smart Tank Plus
578
HP Smart Tank Plus
651
These are documented HP 31 ink bottle applications. Additional compatible models may exist.
Buyers should verify their printer's exact model number and ink requirements before purchasing.
IMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY INFORMATION
This product contains HP 31 color ink bottles intended for compatible refillable HP Smart Tank printers.
These are ink bottles, not conventional replacement ink cartridges.
They should not be purchased for printers requiring standard HP ink cartridges or a different ink bottle series.
Buyers should confirm that their printer specifically supports HP 31 color ink.
USAGE BEHAVIOR
HP 31 color ink bottles are designed to replenish the integrated color reservoirs in compatible HP Smart Tank printers.
Unlike cartridge-based printing systems, compatible Smart Tank printers store their ink in refillable tanks.
This arrangement allows users to replenish individual colors as needed without replacing an entire multicolor cartridge.
The three-bottle package contains one bottle of each primary printing color: cyan, magenta, and yellow.
These colors are used together during color printing to produce photographs, graphics, illustrations, charts, and other multicolor documents.
The bottles feature HP's dedicated refill design, allowing users to insert the appropriate bottle into the corresponding printer reservoir.
Refilling should be performed according to the instructions supplied with the printer.
Proper storage and handling are important for maintaining ink quality and preventing contamination.
FUNCTIONAL USE / WHERE IT EXCELSHOME AND OFFICE PRINTING
This HP 31 combination is suitable for compatible HP Smart Tank printers used in home offices and everyday household printing.
The included colors support a variety of printing applications, including documents containing color graphics, charts, presentations, photographs, and illustrations.
The three-color package provides a convenient way to maintain replacement supplies for the printer's color ink reservoirs.
HIGH-VOLUME PRINTING
HP Smart Tank printers are designed around refillable ink reservoirs, making them particularly useful for customers with substantial printing requirements.
The HP 31 color combination supports this system by supplying individual bottles rather than disposable multicolor cartridges.
Having all three colors available together can simplify supply management and reduce the need for separate purchases.
EDUCATIONAL AND CREATIVE APPLICATIONS
Compatible HP Smart Tank printers can be used for educational assignments, reports, presentations, creative projects, and everyday color printing.
The cyan, magenta, and yellow ink combination supports multicolor output when used with the printer's appropriate black ink supply.
Actual output characteristics depend on the printer model, paper selection, print settings, and condition of the printing system.
KEY FEATURES
Brand: Genuine HP.
Product Series: HP 31.
Manufacturer Part Number: 9C228AN.
Product Type: Original Color Ink Bottle Combo.
Quantity: Three bottles.
Colors: Cyan, magenta, and yellow.
Individual Capacity: 70 mL.
Combined Capacity: 210 mL.
Ink Type: Dye-based.
Printing Technology: HP Thermal Inkjet.
Compatibility: Selected HP Smart Tank printers.
Refill Design: Color-coded, spill-resistant ink bottle Yield: Approximately 8,000 composite color pages under specified testing Documents, graphics, presentations, photographs, and everyday color printing.
Date: December 2025.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
One genuine HP 31 Original Color Ink Bottle Combo 3-Pack, part number 9C228AN, containing:
One HP 31 cyan ink bottle, 70 mL.
One HP 31 magenta ink bottle, 70 mL.
One HP 31 yellow ink bottle, 70 mL.
Total: 3 bottles containing 210 mL of ink.
SHIPPING & HANDLING
Ships within two business days via USPS or UPS depending on destination, package size, and service availability. Items are professionally packed and stored in a smoke-free environment prior to shipment.
SOURCING & CONDITION DISCLOSURE
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Reasonable efforts are made to accurately identify, inspect, research, photograph, and describe each item before it is listed for sale. Product information is reviewed whenever practical so buyers have a clear understanding of what is being offered.
Because merchandise may come from a variety of secondary-market sources, pre-owned, open-box, new-old-stock, shelf-pull, liquidation, and similar items may show minor signs of previous handling, storage, age, prior ownership, or packaging wear when applicable. These general characteristics are separate from any specific condition details described earlier in the listing.
Buyers are encouraged to review all listing photographs and item-specific condition information carefully, as the photos form an important part of the overall description.
