HP Instant Ink: Difference between revisions

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In 2024, HP began offering paper as part of the monthly plans, for an additional fee. This was rolled out to countries including the US, the UK, metropolitan France, and Germany.<ref>[https://archive.is/yFWIQ "HP paper Add-on Service"] -archive.is - accessed 2025-01-28</ref>

Also in 2024 [[HP All-In Plan]], a new printer-lease program, was announced. This program expanded from just cartridges to include a printer that, depending on the tier of subscription, limited the number of pages that could be print, effectively removing the ability to use third-party cartridges.<ref>[https://www.hp.com/us-en/all-in-plan/printers.html HP All In Plan]</ref> The program at the time of writing offers three different printers, each with various printing plans based on the number of pages to be printed, at different prices.

Also in 2024 [[HP All-In Plan]], a new printer-lease program was announced. This program expanded from just cartridges to include a printer that, depending on the tier of subscription, limited the number of pages that could be print, effectively removing the ability to use third-party cartridges.<ref>[https://www.hp.com/us-en/all-in-plan/printers.html HP All In Plan]</ref> The program at the time of writing offers three different printers, each with various printing plans based on the number of pages to be printed, at different prices.

==Consumer impact summary==

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At the time of writing, the Basic printer starts at $6.99 per month ($83.88 per year), and cancellation after 30 days but before 12 months will cost $120 in fees. Before 24 months, it would cost $60 in fees. That is 143% and 71% of the per-year cost of this plan, respectively.

=== HP+ trial activation and limitation of printer usability===

===HP+ trial activation and limitation of printer usability===

HP+ is a free six-month 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 updated firmware, which causes the printer to only accept genuine HP-branded 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>

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''[[HP Ink Cartridge ID Chip Swap Guide|Read the full guide here.]]''

== See also ==

==See also==

* [[HP Inc.]]

*[[HP Inc.]]

* [[Canon Ink DRM]]

*[[Canon Ink DRM]]

* [[Right to own]]

*[[Right to own]]

* [[Subscription service]]

*[[Subscription service]]

==References==

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 In 2024, HP began offering paper as part of the monthly plans, for an additional fee. This was rolled out to countries including the US, the UK, metropolitan France, and Germany.<ref>[https://archive.is/yFWIQ "HP paper Add-on Service"] -archive.is - accessed 2025-01-28</ref>
-Also in 2024 [[HP All-In Plan]], a new printer-lease program, was announced. This program expanded from just cartridges to include a printer that, depending on the tier of subscription, limited the number of pages that could be print, effectively removing the ability to use third-party cartridges.<ref>[https://www.hp.com/us-en/all-in-plan/printers.html HP All In Plan]</ref> The program at the time of writing offers three different printers, each with various printing plans based on the number of pages to be printed, at different prices.
+Also in 2024 [[HP All-In Plan]], a new printer-lease program was announced. This program expanded from just cartridges to include a printer that, depending on the tier of subscription, limited the number of pages that could be print, effectively removing the ability to use third-party cartridges.<ref>[https://www.hp.com/us-en/all-in-plan/printers.html HP All In Plan]</ref> The program at the time of writing offers three different printers, each with various printing plans based on the number of pages to be printed, at different prices.
 ==Consumer impact summary==
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 At the time of writing, the Basic printer starts at $6.99 per month ($83.88 per year), and cancellation after 30 days but before 12 months will cost $120 in fees. Before 24 months, it would cost $60 in fees. That is 143% and 71% of the per-year cost of this plan, respectively.
-=== HP+ trial activation and limitation of printer usability===
+===HP+ trial activation and limitation of printer usability===
 HP+ is a free six-month 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 updated firmware, which causes the printer to only accept genuine HP-branded 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>
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 ''[[HP Ink Cartridge ID Chip Swap Guide|Read the full guide here.]]''
-== See also ==
+==See also==
-* [[HP Inc.]]
+*[[HP Inc.]]
-* [[Canon Ink DRM]]
+*[[Canon Ink DRM]]
-* [[Right to own]]
+*[[Right to own]]
-* [[Subscription service]]
+*[[Subscription service]]
 ==References==