HP 2700 and inks question

[Musicrab]

Installing a 2700 for a neighbour.  Got wifi working using HP SMart on phone (seems to be the only way that works!)  and had problems with the inks.

1.  do the new printers come with inks installed or bagged?  (from Currys; I always thought they came bagged; neighbour thinks they were already in the printer. Unlikely methinks.)

2.  inks with new printers. Do they have the words "instant ink" on them or not?  I believe not.

3. will the 2700 work with 304 inks or 305 only?  Is it possible for a new 2700 to come with 304 inks by mistake?

The problem was the neighbour had "304 instant inks" in the 2700 and it took me a while to realise they should (must?) be 305s.

He claimed the 2700 came preinstalled with "304 instant inks" from Currys.

He DID have a spare 305 black which worked first time but no colour 305 around.  If he rings instant ink up will they send a 305 colour?

[Dragon-Fur]

@Musicrab 

Welcome to the HP Community Forum.

I have heard (actually read) various opinions about Currys - "No comment" seems the best option.

If the printer came with ink installed in the printer, it was not, in my opinion, a new-sealed-in-box product.

New Printers do not come with installed ink cartridges - leaking, damage, drying issues -- returned or demo product, perhaps?

The the cartridges might be Instant Ink compatible, that is, they can be initialized with an Instant Ink subscription for the purpose of using the cartridges with that subscription.  In my experience, Each cartridge will be marked as "Instant Ink Ready", for example.  "Instant Ink Ready" are not "Instant Ink" cartridges until -- and if -- they are initialized as part of an Instant Ink subscription.

The printer is marked with the cartridges it uses.

Open User Guide

Go to Page 64 to see the illustration of where to find the sticker.

The Specifications indicate this printer uses 305 cartridges:

Product Specifications for the HP DeskJet 2710 All-in-One Printer (5AR83B) 

Section Print cartridges

Number of print cartridges

2 (1 each black, tri-color)

Replacement cartridges

3YM61AE HP 305 Black Original Ink Cartridge (~120 pages yield); 3YM62AE HP 305XL Black High-Yield Original Ink Cartridge (~240 pages yield); 3YM60AE HP 305 Tri-Color Original Ink Cartridge (~100 pages yield); 3YM63AE HP 305XL Tri-Color High-Yield Original Ink Cartridge (~200 pages yield). Actual yield varies considerably based on content of printed pages and other factors. For details see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies

The UK Store agrees with this assessment

The cartridges are available in regular and XL sizes -- the "compatible products" includes your printer.

Check the ship dates - some cartridges are available sooner than others...

Examples

https://www.hp.com/gb-en/shop/product.aspx?id=3YM62AE&opt=UUS&sel=SUP#features

https://www.hp.com/gb-en/shop/product.aspx?id=3YM61AE&opt=UUS&sel=SUP

https://www.hp.com/gb-en/shop/product.aspx?id=3YM63AE&opt=UUS&sel=SUP

https://www.hp.com/gb-en/shop/product.aspx?id=3YM60AE&opt=UUS&sel=SUP

Instant Ink is a Print-by-Page subscription Plan

• Ink is included at no extra cost to the monthly plan costs.
• Instant Ink is Optional - you do not need a subscription to use your printer.
• You do need a subscription if you want HP Instant Ink to send ink.
• Ink is not sent monthly - ink is sent when the printer notifies the service that ink is needed.
• There are different plans for different needs.
• Yes, if the user subscribes to Instant Ink, ink is included as part of the subscription at no additional cost to the selected Plan.

READ everything, including the contract before deciding whether Instant Ink makes sense for your situation.

Read, too, about how to Cancel -- the link is provided later in this message...

Instant Ink - UK - Website / Information

 Instant Ink – Terms of Service - UK

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Lots of  information – Instant Ink

Start here:  Get HP Instant Ink Support

Sections

• Your ink  - including sections Where is my ink or toner? / Why are my cartridges so big?
• Your HP Instant Ink account
• Your printer connections  

Scroll to bottom of web page >>  Section – Details -- Documents

 HP Instant Ink Help - Enrolling in HP Instant Ink

 HP Instant Ink Help – Solve Problems

 HP Instant Ink Help - Manage your account

 HP Instant Ink Help - Manage your ink or toner

  Recycle your cartridges

  HP Instant Ink Help – Review your bill

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How does it work?   Details / Plans / TKB / Cancel Information

Check through the Website  FAQ

Additional Information:

 HP Instant Ink - Cancel Your HP Instant Ink Service

 HP Instant Ink - Enrolling in HP Instant Ink

 HP Instant Ink - Page Count Is Not the Same as Actual Pages Printed

 TKB article contributed by HP JessikaV

 Fixing Instant Ink cartridge errors

TKB Article contributed by HP JillSa

Cancelled Instant Ink service and now I can't print  

 INSTANT INK PLATINUM The All-Inclusive Printer Subscription from HP  

Scroll down to the FAQ – READ Everything

What is an HP Instant Ink Platinum subscription?

HP Instant Ink Platinum is a printer subscription program with an all-inclusive monthly payment. This payment includes the printer, 24/7 hardware support, next-business-day replacement warranty, and CarbonNeutral usage certification. The subscription also includes a new printer every two years.

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This is an HP+ printer.

HP+ is not Instant Ink

HP+ is a service option.

Like Instant Ink, it is important to read everything before enabling the service.

Once enabled as part of HP+, the printer remains in HP+.

Printer and  HP+ service

Contact HP+ Support

If needful, change your Country / Region

OR

>>> Open your HP+ Printer Homepage > Exclusive HP+ Help > Click Contact Us link in the Orange box

Note that HP+ assistance is only available for registered HP+ printers.

NOTE:  Where available, the Homepage website for the non HP+ model includes any missing "Category" sections not found in the HP+ printer site.  What?  The “+” and “not +” printers are the same printer – HP+ is a benefit / service.

HP+ > Benefits, Requirements, Your Responsibilities

HP+ Printing – Website / Information / FAQ

Excerpted – Section Disclaimers

Dual-band Wi-Fi™: Wireless operations are compatible with 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz operations only. Learn more at HP Printers - Mobile Printing Solutions Compatible with HP Printers . Wi-Fi is a registered mark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. Supports both 5.0 GHz and 2.4 GHz using up to 112 non-overlapping channels v. only 3 non-overlapping channels for 2.4 GHz only. Supports 5.0 GHz band (up to 150 mbps) v. 2.4 GHz band (up to 72.2 mbps). Internet access must be purchased separately.

HP+ Benefits include

About HP Smart Advance for HP+ printers

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