Genuine HP 873, 871A, 832 & 831A Water-Based Latex Inks
HP Latex ink technology revolutionized wide-format production by combining the durability and substrate versatility of solvent inks with the environmental, health, and operational benefits of water-based formulations. Eliminating hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), noxious solvent odors, and mandatory outgassing delays, HP Latex prints emerge from the printer 100% cured, odorless, and ready for immediate finishing.
BendiShop is an authorized source for 100% genuine, factory-sealed HP Latex OEM inks. Our inventory spans the entire HP Latex machine lineup, including 3-liter high-capacity tanks for the HP Latex 800/800W series (HP 873) and HP Latex 560/570 (HP 871A), eco-carton 1-liter inks for HP Latex 700/630 (HP 832), and standard 775mL cartridges for the proven HP Latex 300 series (HP 831A).
Engineered with micro-encapsulated synthetic polymer latex resins, genuine HP inks deliver razor-sharp 1200 dpi edge definition, rich optical black densities, wide color gamuts, and unmatched vehicle wrap elongation without ink micro-cracking.
Match your HP Latex printer series to the correct OEM ink supply:
| Ink Series | Cartridge Volume | Compatible Printers | White Ink Option | Packaging Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 873 | 3,000 mL (3 Liters) | HP Latex 800, 800 W, 830, 830 W | Yes (High-Opacity Recirculating) | High-Capacity Bulk Box |
| HP 871A | 3,000 mL (3 Liters) | HP Latex 560, 570 | No | High-Capacity Bulk Box |
| HP 832 | 1,000 mL (1 Liter) | HP Latex 700, 700 W, 630, 630 W | Yes (High-Opacity Recirculating) | Eco-Carton Recyclable Box |
| HP 831A | 775 mL Cartridge | HP Latex 310, 315, 330, 335, 360, 365, 370, 560, 570 | No | Standard Rigid Cartridge |
Direct OEM rolls and certified supplies available with same-day commercial shipping.
In Stock HP 873 3-Liter Latex Ink Cartridges are engineered for high-volume commercial print environments powered by the flagship HP Latex 800 and 80...
In Stock HP 871A 3-Liter Latex Ink Cartridges are engineered for high-volume print shops operating the proven HP Latex 560 and HP Latex 570 productio...
In Stock HP 832 1-Liter Latex Ink Cartridges represent the next generation of eco-conscious wide-format ink delivery, packaged in recyclable cardboar...
In Stock HP 831A 775mL Latex Ink Cartridges are the proven production workhorse powering thousands of commercial sign shops across the globe. Designe...
Standard shop workflows engineered to prevent warranty claims, adhesive pop-out, and visual defects.
Insert genuine HP cartridge into the lower ink bay. The onboard RFID reader verifies ink expiration date and color designation automatically.
Load the certified BendiRIP OMS media profile into the printer. This sets optimal curing temperature, inter-pass vacuum, and pass count.
Verify prints exiting the curing zone are completely dry to the touch with zero tacky ink residue before rolling onto the take-up reel.
Because latex inks require zero outgassing, proceed directly to cold roll lamination or digital contour cutting immediately after printing.
The high-speed print performance of HP Latex relies on an active chemical reaction between colored ink pigments and HP Latex Optimizer. When jetted from thermal nozzles, the positively charged Optimizer fluid instantly binds with negatively charged color pigments, immobilizing them on the media surface. This droplet pinning prevents inter-color bleed and coalescence, enabling crisp 4-point typography and uniform solid fills at high carriage speeds.
Inside the heated curing chamber (210°F to 230°F / 99°C to 110°C), water and co-solvents evaporate completely. Concurrently, the microscopic latex polymer particles soften and melt into a continuous flexible resin matrix that encapsulates the pigments and fuses securely to the substrate.
This cured polymer resin layer provides remarkable mechanical elasticity. When vehicle wrap vinyl is stretched over complex compound bumpers and deep van channels, the cured latex ink matrix flexes up to 130% without fracturing, flaking, or whitening.
Achieving photographic print quality, vibrant chromatic saturation, and maximum outdoor service life on hp latex inks requires precise synchronization between the RIP raster engine, ink deposit volume, curing heat profiles, and paired overlaminates. When using BendiRIP, operators gain access to certified native color profiles that optimize drop placement and limit excessive ink loads. Over-inking vehicle media or banner substrates leads to prolonged outgassing cycles, ink re-tack, and localized adhesion failure.
For digital sign shops producing commercial fleet markings and outdoor signage, always observe the 24-hour outgassing requirement when printing on solvent or eco-solvent hardware. Un-outgassed volatile organic compounds (VOCs) trapped beneath an impervious overlaminate will soften the pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive, causing severe clouding, tunnel delamination, and adhesive bubbling in direct sunlight. Conversely, HP Latex ink platforms polymerize instantly in the curing module platen, allowing finished graphics to transition directly to the cold roll laminator without drying racks.
Ensure roll tension is properly calibrated on your feed and take-up assemblies. Uneven feed drag induces diagonal media skew and media wrinkling inside the platen area, risking catastrophic printhead strikes that ruin both the print substrate and thermal nozzle plates. Consult the BendiRIP hardware integration utility to automatically synchronize media advance factors (OPI / OMAS) for every roll in our catalog.
High-volume commercial sign production requires rigorous process discipline to maintain repeatable chromatic fidelity and mechanical bond strength across multiple rolls. When processing hp latex inks, production supervisors should implement pre-flight verification covering incoming media lot inspection, platen humidity monitoring, and automated printhead nozzle health testing. A single uncorrected clogged nozzle can manifest as micro-banding across hundreds of square feet of finished graphics, resulting in costly waste and missed installation deadlines.
Environmental stability is vital for digital media dimensional integrity. Calendered and cast PVC films, scrim banners, and polyester textiles expand and contract in response to ambient thermal fluctuations and moisture gradients. Maintain print production environments at 68°F to 74°F (20°C to 23°C) with stable 45% to 55% relative humidity. When receiving rolls during severe winter or summer transport, enforce a mandatory 24-hour acclimatization window inside the print room prior to slicing shrink-wrap. Unrolling cold media onto hot printer platen heating elements causes immediate platen condensation, localized media cockling, and severe ink droplet coalescence.
Establish strict take-up tension calibration for all continuous production runs. Over-tensioning take-up reels stretches elastic cast films and lightweight banner media around the windup mandrel. When finished graphics are subsequently sheeted and cut on cutting tables, the stretched elastic vinyl recovers, inducing curl along panel perimeters. Utilizing BendiRIP automated media feed compensation (OMAS optical calibration) ensures micro-step accuracy and zero media skewing across full 50-yard roll runs.
Profitable sign shop operations depend on maximizing square-footage yield per roll and minimizing consumable waste. When nesting multi-panel vehicle wraps or large banner layouts in BendiRIP, utilize the automated true-shape nesting engine to rotate and interlock irregular vector shapes. Strategic nesting can improve substrate utilization by 18% to 27%, directly reducing media expenditure per job.
Always account for bleed, overlap margins, and cutter registration lead-in when estimating yardage requirements for hp latex inks. For multi-panel architectural wall murals and fleet box wraps, standard industry practice specifies a 0.5-inch to 1-inch panel overlap with matched vertical tile alignment. Failing to calculate panel overlap during media quoting leads to short rolls and costly emergency shipping fees.
Implement barcode tracking for partial rolls. Every time a roll is removed from the printer spindle with remaining yardage, generate a BendiStudio inventory tag indicating the exact footage remaining. Storing tagged partial rolls vertically in dedicated suspension racks protects valuable inventory from edge impact damage, dust contamination, and accidental obsolescence.
Direct operational guidance addressing real-world sign shop installation, curing parameters, and substrate selection.
No. HP Latex prints are 100% cured and dry inside the printer platen. They can be immediately laminated, contour cut, and installed without the 24-48 hour outgassing delay required by solvent inks.
No. HP 871A 3-liter tanks are designed exclusively for high-volume HP Latex 560 and 570 printers. The HP Latex 365 uses HP 831A 775mL cartridges.
HP Latex 700W and 800W printers feature automatic white ink recirculation systems that constantly cycle ink through the lines and printheads, combined with an automated offline storage station that agitates the printhead when not in use.
Yes. Genuine HP Latex inks are UL GREENGUARD Gold and UL ECOLOGO certified, producing zero hazardous air pollutants and meeting strict indoor air quality criteria.
HP Latex Overcoat (available in the 700/800 series) applies an invisible protective resin layer over printed colors, significantly improving scratch and smudge resistance on unlaminated short-term graphics.
HP Latex inks incorporate specialized synthetic elastomeric polymers that cure into a flexible film capable of stretching up to 130% along with cast wrap vinyl without micro-cracking.
Unopened cartridges stored between 59°F and 86°F (15°C to 30°C) maintain optimal viscosity and pigment suspension for up to 18 to 24 months from manufacture date.
Yes. Damage to printheads, ink delivery tubes, or thermal chambers caused by non-HP inks is strictly excluded from HP factory warranty coverage and service contracts.