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07-06-2025 09:54 AM
Welcome to the HP English Community --
If you are subscribed now,
If the cartridges you have are Instant Ink / Subscription cartridges,
then
Cartridges are made available during an active subscription to the service.
After the contract is ended, the cartridges lock and cannot be used in any printer.
HP Agent Alden4: “HP Instant Ink cartridges are designed to work only with HP's Instant
Ink subscription service. They are programmed to communicate with HP's system to verify
the subscription status, and they won't function if you're not enrolled in the service.”
Why am I unable to print with HP Instant Ink cartridges?
Recycle HP Instant Ink Cartridges / Subscription Cartridges
HP Instant Ink - Recycle HP Instant Ink Cartridges
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OR
If you are not subscribed to Instant Ink,
If the cartridges you have installed in the printer are not Subscription cartridges,
If the printer accepts the cartridges you have (HP or HP-chipped),
You can use the cartridges you have.
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Message Content References
Important Information and Instant Ink Support Contact details
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Instant Ink - Cancellation
It is important that you understand the Instant Ink cancellation / termination process and your responsibilities.
>>> Open and read >>> Cancel your account
Review >>> HP Instant Ink - Cancel Your HP Instant Ink Service
Section Cancel your account
Video – Cancel HP Instant Ink
How to unsubscribe or cancel HP Instant Ink subscription
What if?
HP Instant Ink - Stopping a cancellation
Recycle HP Instant Ink Cartridges / Subscription Cartridges
HP Instant Ink - Recycle HP Instant Ink Cartridges
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What to do?
Contact Instant Ink Support --
Ask about current promotions and / or any issues you have now.
OR
Wait here for an agent to find and respond to your question(s).
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Instant Ink >> Details / How-to / Articles / >>>> Contact Information <<<<
Review >>> How Instant Ink works
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Review >> HP Instant Ink Support Website
Instant Ink Website – HP Instant Ink - Website > Support, Enroll, FAQ --
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Contact Instant Ink Support from within your Instant Ink Account
OR
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Reminder
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- Check to see when to call.
OR
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When necessary, Agents can access private information.
Waiting is not faster – our HP Community is not HP Instant Ink support – Waiting generally works.
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