'Try Instant Ink Free'

[stevedh42]

My HP Smart app had a 'Try Instant Ink Free' button, so I thought I would give it a go. 
Went through all the options, added my Card Details, and looks like I am now enrolled in Instant Ink and will be getting some cartridges' soon.
However no mention of trying for free, so was this just a con to get me to sign up, or have I missed something ?

[Dragon-Fur]

@stevedh42 

Welcome to the HP Community Forum.

Instant Ink is not a "con" -- that said, the Instant Ink Print-by-Page service is more complicated than some people realize going in.

You can get all the information you need from the website and the multitude of online documents.

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Need More Joy?

If you still have questions, concerns, objections, or want to discuss the service, contact Instant Ink Support.

If the "free trial" period is longer or shorter than expected, or appears to be missing, ask Instant Ink Support to sort any issues.

Please contact Instant Ink Support during business days and hours available in your region.

OR

You may choose to wait here in the Community for an agent to find and respond to your question.

Waiting is not always faster – our Community is not Instant Ink Support – Waiting generally works.

Things that are Instant Ink

Instant Ink >> Details / How-to / Articles / Contact Information

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Contact Instant Ink Support from within your Instant Ink Account

OR

Instant Ink Support >> HP Instant Ink Support   

Instant Ink - Chat

Instant Ink Support Website – Read…

HP Instant Ink - Support, Enroll, FAQ, Terms of Service Contract

Not your home site?  Click the Flag to change to your region.

USA >> Scroll down – look for contact number on the webpage.

AND

Examples of the Terms of Service Contract for various regions

NOTE:  Terms of Service Document includes phone contact information

 Instant Ink - Terms of Service - USA

 Instant Ink – Terms of Service - UK

 TERMINI DI SERVIZIO DI HP INSTANT INK - Italy 

Instant Ink - Terms of Service - Ireland

CONDITIONS GENERALES D’UTILISATION DU SERVICE HP INSTANT INK - France

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Lots of  information – Instant Ink

Start here:  Get HP Instant Ink Support

Sections

• Your ink  - including section Where is my ink or toner?
• 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

  HP Instant Ink Help – Review your bill

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How does it work?   Details / Plans / 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

 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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[stevedh42]

I didn't say Instant ink in itself is a con,
but that luring me in with the option to try for free, and then signing me up without any apparent free period.

[Dragon-Fur]

@stevedh42 

OK

True - you asked whether the sign-up was a con and did  not say "This is a con".

My apologies for having answered incorrectly .   No excuses.

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@stevedh42 wrote:

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"However no mention of trying for free, so was this just a con to get me to sign up, or have I missed something ?"

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Clarification:

Something was missed, either by you (doubtful) or during the setup (likely).

Solution:

Please contact Instant Ink Support during business days and hours available in your region.

OR

You may choose to wait here in the Community for an agent to find and respond to your question.

Waiting is not always faster – our Community is not Instant Ink Support – Waiting generally works.

Thank you for participating in the HP Community.

Our Community is comprised of volunteers - people who own and use HP devices.

Click Helpful = Yes to say Thank You

Question / Concern Answered, Click "Accept as Solution"