HP Instant Ink: Difference between revisions

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}}HP Instant Ink is a subscription service launched by [[HP Inc.]] for their printers in late 2013. <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220503181925/https://www.therecycler.com/posts/hp-launches-new-instant-ink-programme/ HP launches new Instant Ink programme The Recycler via Internet Archive]</ref> Consumers with compatible printers can choose from five different plans based on their usage volume and receive a set amount of ink each month to cover that usage. The monthly price includes the relevant ink or toner, delivery, and recycling of used cartridges.

In 2024, HP began offering paper in monthly plans for an additional fee ~~in select~~ countries ~~such as~~ the U.S., the UK, metropolitan France, and Germany. <ref>[https://instantink.hpconnected.com/us/en/l/v2/paper HP paper Add-on Service]</ref>

In 2024, HP began offering paper as part of the monthly plans, for an additional fee. This was rolled out to countries including the U.S., the UK, metropolitan France, and Germany. <ref>[https://instantink.hpconnected.com/us/en/l/v2/paper HP paper Add-on Service]</ref>

Also in 2024, a new [[HP All-In Plan]], a printer lease program, was announced. This program includes a printer that limits the number of pages you can print, effectively removing the ability to use other cartridges. <ref>[https://www.hp.com/us-en/all-in-plan/printers.html HP All In Plan]</ref> The program offers three different printers, each with various printing plans based on the number of pages to be printed, at different prices.

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On July 6, 2021, a class action lawsuit was filed against HP. <ref>[https://www.classaction.org/media/barnert-v-hp-inc.pdf Barnert v HP Inc.] Case File via classaction.org</ref>

The main ~~claims of~~ the suit were:

The main allegations made in the suit were:

* HP will block you from using cartridges or ink purchased outside of the program, a fact they do not disclose.

* Cartridges and toners are not always sent in time.

* Cartridges and toners are not always sent on time.

* Sometimes cartridges are faulty on arrival.

* Prepaid return mailers are not always supplied.

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HP+ is a free 6 months trial of HP Instant Ink that comes with a new printer. It is optional, but it is extremely easy for a user to activate HP+ during installation.<ref>https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/hp-instant-ink-vs-hp-plus-vs-hp-smart-which-ink-program-saves-you-the-most</ref> After activating HP+, the printer is permanently flashed with an updated firmware that will only accept HP genuine consumables.<ref>https://www-dodrukarki-pl.translate.goog/blog/dlaczego-drukarki-z-serii-hp-nie-obsluguja-zamiennikow?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=pl&_x_tr_pto=wapp</ref>

All HP printer models ending with an "'''e'''" (for example ''HP OfficeJet 8035'''e''''') support activating HP+.<ref>https://support.shopperplus.com/en/support/solutions/articles/9000227500-hp-printers-models-ending-with-the-letter-e-does-not-recognize-compatible-cartridges</ref> ~~When looking for a~~ used HP ~~printer beware of those models~~, as ~~it's likely that~~ previous owner activated HP+, ~~so you won't be able to use~~ cheaper non-OEM replacement ink cartridges/toner.

All HP printer models ending with an "'''e'''" (for example ''HP OfficeJet 8035'''e''''') support activating HP+.<ref>https://support.shopperplus.com/en/support/solutions/articles/9000227500-hp-printers-models-ending-with-the-letter-e-does-not-recognize-compatible-cartridges</ref> This has the potential to devalue used HP printers in this class, as the previous owner of the printer may have activated HP+, rendering the printer incompatible with cheaper non-OEM replacement ink cartridges/toner.

== References ==

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 }}HP Instant Ink is a subscription service launched by [[HP Inc.]] for their printers in late 2013. <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220503181925/https://www.therecycler.com/posts/hp-launches-new-instant-ink-programme/ HP launches new Instant Ink programme The Recycler via Internet Archive]</ref> Consumers with compatible printers can choose from five different plans based on their usage volume and receive a set amount of ink each month to cover that usage. The monthly price includes the relevant ink or toner, delivery, and recycling of used cartridges.
-In 2024, HP began offering paper in monthly plans for an additional fee in select countries such as the U.S., the UK, metropolitan France, and Germany. <ref>[https://instantink.hpconnected.com/us/en/l/v2/paper HP paper Add-on Service]</ref>
+In 2024, HP began offering paper as part of the monthly plans, for an additional fee. This was rolled out to countries including the U.S., the UK, metropolitan France, and Germany. <ref>[https://instantink.hpconnected.com/us/en/l/v2/paper HP paper Add-on Service]</ref>
 Also in 2024, a new [[HP All-In Plan]], a printer lease program, was announced. This program includes a printer that limits the number of pages you can print, effectively removing the ability to use other cartridges. <ref>[https://www.hp.com/us-en/all-in-plan/printers.html HP All In Plan]</ref> The program offers three different printers, each with various printing plans based on the number of pages to be printed, at different prices.
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 On July 6, 2021, a class action lawsuit was filed against HP. <ref>[https://www.classaction.org/media/barnert-v-hp-inc.pdf Barnert v HP Inc.] Case File via classaction.org</ref>
-The main claims of the suit were:
+The main allegations made in the suit were:
 * HP will block you from using cartridges or ink purchased outside of the program, a fact they do not disclose.
-* Cartridges and toners are not always sent in time.
+* Cartridges and toners are not always sent on time.
 * Sometimes cartridges are faulty on arrival.
 * Prepaid return mailers are not always supplied.
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 HP+ is a free 6 months trial of HP Instant Ink that comes with a new printer. It is optional, but it is extremely easy for a user to activate HP+ during installation.<ref>https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/hp-instant-ink-vs-hp-plus-vs-hp-smart-which-ink-program-saves-you-the-most</ref> After activating HP+, the printer is permanently flashed with an updated firmware that will only accept HP genuine consumables.<ref>https://www-dodrukarki-pl.translate.goog/blog/dlaczego-drukarki-z-serii-hp-nie-obsluguja-zamiennikow?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=pl&_x_tr_pto=wapp</ref>
-All HP printer models ending with an "'''e'''" (for example ''HP OfficeJet 8035'''e''''') support activating HP+.<ref>https://support.shopperplus.com/en/support/solutions/articles/9000227500-hp-printers-models-ending-with-the-letter-e-does-not-recognize-compatible-cartridges</ref> When looking for a used HP printer beware of those models, as it's likely that previous owner activated HP+, so you won't be able to use cheaper non-OEM replacement ink cartridges/toner.
+All HP printer models ending with an "'''e'''" (for example ''HP OfficeJet 8035'''e''''') support activating HP+.<ref>https://support.shopperplus.com/en/support/solutions/articles/9000227500-hp-printers-models-ending-with-the-letter-e-does-not-recognize-compatible-cartridges</ref> This has the potential to devalue used HP printers in this class, as the previous owner of the printer may have activated HP+, rendering the printer incompatible with cheaper non-OEM replacement ink cartridges/toner.
 == References ==