Best Ink Cartridges in the UAE (2026)
Buying the right ink keeps your printer reliable and your running costs down, but cartridges only fit specific printer families. In the UAE in 2026 the main choices are Epson's refillable EcoTank bottles and HP's DeskJet, ENVY and professional cartridges, plus wide-format options for designers. This guide picks genuine ink for the most common printers and explains how to match a cartridge to your machine. Every option below is a genuine product listed at Amanoon with current pricing.
Our picks
Epson 103 EcoTank Black — lowest cost per page
The Epson 103 black bottle holds 65ml of dye ink and prints up to 4500 pages for AED 41, the cheapest option here. For EcoTank owners it delivers by far the lowest cost per page of any ink in this guide.
Best for High-volume EcoTank home and office printing
HP 305 Tri-Color — best for everyday HP printers
The HP 305 tri-color cartridge fits popular DeskJet and ENVY printers, giving vivid photos and documents for AED 73. It is the go-to colour cartridge for HP's most common home all-in-ones.
Best for Everyday HP DeskJet and ENVY owners
Epson 112 Pigment Cyan — best for EcoTank colour
The Epson 112 pigment cyan bottle suits the EcoTank L6550, L15160 and similar models for AED 107. Pigment ink resists fading and water, making it ideal for documents meant to last.
Best for EcoTank users printing lasting colour documents
HP 64 Black — best for sharp text
The HP 64 black cartridge yields around 200 pages of crisp text for AED 131 and fits HP's ENVY range. It is the sensible choice for homes and students who mostly print documents in black.
Best for Text-heavy document printing
Epson SJIC42P-MB — best for label printing
The Epson SJIC42P-MB matte black cartridge is built for the ColorWorks C4000e label printer, with a 50ml yield and fade and water resistant output, for AED 318. It is the specialist pick for product and shipping labels.
Best for Businesses printing durable labels
HP 727 Matte Black — best for wide-format
The HP 727 is a 130ml matte black cartridge for HP DesignJet large-format plotters, priced at AED 689. For architects and designers printing big technical drawings, it is the high-capacity cartridge to buy.
Best for Architects and designers on DesignJet plotters
Compare the specs
| Product | Price (AED) | Storage | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle, Original Ink Refill, 65ml Dye Ink, Up To 4500 Pages Yield, Mess Free Refill Design, Compatible With EcoTank Printe | 41.00 | — | coming soon |
| HP 305 Original Ink Cartridge, Genuine HP Ink for Vivid Photos & Documents Printing, 100 Page Yield for DeskJet & ENVY Printers, Tri-Color | 3YM60AE | 73.00 | -40 to 80°C | coming soon |
| Epson 112 EcoTank Pigment Cyan Ink Bottle Compatible With EcoTank L6550, L6580, L6570, L6490, L15160, L15150, L11160, M15140 | C13T06C24A | 107.00 | — | coming soon |
| HP 938 Ink Cartridge, 800 Page Average Yields, HP Thermal Inkjet Print Technology, Professional Quality Colour Printing, Reliable Performance for HP P | 126.00 | — | coming soon |
| HP 68 Tri Color Original Ink Cartridge, Cyan Magenta Yellow, Dye Based Ink, Approx. 120 Page Yield, HP Thermal Inkjet, Reliable Color Printing, Compat | 126.00 | — | coming soon |
| HP 64 Black Original Ink Cartridge, Approx 200 Page Yield, Sharp Text Printing, Black | N9J90AN#140 | 131.00 | — | coming soon |
| Epson SJIC42P-MB Ink Cartridge, For ColorWorks C4000e BK, Yield 50.0 ml, Fade and Water Resistant Prints, Matte Black | C13T52M540 | 318.00 | — | coming soon |
| HP 727 130-ml Matte Black DesignJet Ink Cartridge | B3P22A | 689.00 | — | coming soon |
Buying advice
- Always match the cartridge or bottle to your exact printer model; EcoTank bottles, DeskJet cartridges and DesignJet inks are not interchangeable between machines.
- For high print volumes, refillable EcoTank bottles like the Epson 103 cost far less per page than traditional cartridges and are worth the printer's higher upfront price.
- Tri-colour cartridges such as the HP 305 are convenient but waste ink if one colour runs out; individual tanks suit those who print a lot of one colour.
- Choose pigment ink, like the Epson 112, for documents that must resist water and fading; dye ink is fine for everyday text and casual photos.
- Genuine cartridges protect print quality and your printer's warranty, and every option here is an original rather than a third-party refill.
Verdict
For most home and office users with an Epson EcoTank, the Epson 103 black bottle at AED 41 offers unbeatable cost per page, paired with the pigment Epson 112 for lasting colour. HP owners should match their printer family: the HP 305 tri-color at AED 73 suits everyday DeskJet and ENVY machines, while the HP 64 black handles text. Businesses printing labels need the Epson SJIC42P-MB, and wide-format users rely on the high-capacity HP 727 for DesignJet plotters.