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‎08-08-2025 02:08 PM

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Operating System: macOS 11.0 Big Sur

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I have an HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 that was left behind by a former colleague. I did a factory reset on the settings but every time I try to print something, I get an "Need to enroll in HP Instant Ink to print". I don't want to enroll in Instant Ink, how do I bypass or delete this from the printer?

If I cannot bypass or delete, I will just junk the printer. No company should force you to use their products ever.

The reply I got was this feature cannot be bypassed or deleted, so my followup question is I have OEM HP  ink cartridges for this printer but when I install them, I get the same error message. How am I suppose to use this printer if the only way to get ink is through the subscription process?

 

 

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