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04-01-2026 05:24 PM
Message: Cannot print
Connect printer to update HP instant ink status
Hit connect on printer panel and indicates printer is being updated may take several minutes
after just a minute or so goes back to Cannot print message
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04-02-2026 12:57 PM
Using HPSmart APP had to cancel Instant Ink subscription, deleted printer, waited until Instant Ink said subscription being canceled. Went to Instant Ink and cancelled the cancel request and re-added printer back to Instant Ink and so far, everything working
04-02-2026 12:57 PM
Using HPSmart APP had to cancel Instant Ink subscription, deleted printer, waited until Instant Ink said subscription being canceled. Went to Instant Ink and cancelled the cancel request and re-added printer back to Instant Ink and so far, everything working
04-02-2026 04:04 PM
Hi @Larry2607,
I am a volunteer here in the Community.
Thank you for providing a workaround solution for the Instant Ink connection error, this will help another users having the same issue. 😇
Best regards,
ferRX.
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