Printhead Kit HP 3YP61AE Black/Tri-color GT for Smart Tank 455 457

The HP 3YP61AE Printhead Kit for Smart Tank 455 and 457 contains two replacement printheads—one for black and one tri-colour—designed for thermal inkjet printing. Sized at approximately 117 mm x 38 mm x 157 mm and weighing about 0.164 kg, the kit supports all four process colours (cyan, magenta, yellow and black) used by the printer to reproduce text and images with consistent colour registration and detail. The components are intended as direct replacements for the corresponding printheads in HP Smart Tank 455 and 457 printers, enabling continued operation and print quality when the original printheads reach the end of service life.

Advantages

Replacing worn printheads with the original HP kit helps maintain stable print performance and predictable colour output across pages. The thermal inkjet design provides fine droplet placement for sharp text and smooth gradients in photos and graphics. Because the kit includes both a black and a tri-colour printhead, users can restore full-colour and monochrome printing in a single service intervention. The compact dimensions make the parts easy to handle and install following the printer’s replacement instructions.

Suitable for

• Restoring print function on HP Smart Tank 455 and 457 printers
• High-volume household or small-office colour and mono printing
• Photo and document printing that requires accurate colour mixing
• Maintenance tasks performed by users or service technicians

Key specifications

• Print technology: Thermal inkjet
• Included printheads: 2 (black; tri-colour)
• Colours supported: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
• Physical dimensions: 117 mm x 38 mm x 157 mm (approx.)
• Weight (approx.): 0.164 kg
• Package contents include replacement printheads and installation instructions

How to use

Power off the printer and open the printhead access area according to the HP Smart Tank 455/457 user guide. Remove any protective packing from the replacement printheads, then unlock and carefully remove the old printheads following the printer prompts. Insert the new black and tri-colour printheads into their designated slots until they click into place, secure any latches and close the access cover. Power the printer on and allow the printer to perform its initial alignment and cleaning routines before printing production jobs.

Usage recommendations

Use genuine replacement printheads and follow HP’s alignment and cleaning procedures after installation. Store unused printheads in a cool, dry place and avoid touching the electrical contacts or nozzle area to prevent damage or clogging. If print quality does not meet expectations after installation, run the printer’s automated printhead cleaning cycle and repeat alignment as needed.