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10-24-2025 01:28 AM
I bought my printer when i was living in China and it worked well.
Now i moved to Germany and bought now cartridges after the moving but this are not accepted by the printer because they have a different region code.
How can i change the region code of my printer from China to Germany so the new cartridges will be accepted by the printer??
10-26-2025 05:54 AM
Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.
Yes, if the printer will be used in a different region from where it was originally bought and used, we need to perform some changes called a regional reset for your printer; only after that will you be able to use the printer with the current region's ink cartridges.
I will be glad to assist you with the regional reset on your printer.
In order for me to perform the reset, I need few details which cannot be shared in public.
I'm sending you a private message to guide you on the next steps.
To access it, click the private message icon in the upper-right corner of your HP Support Community profile, next to your name.
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