I have an HP 3635 UAE, I want to use Indian Cartridge (680) is it possible?

[Najmivilla]

I have a UAE model  HP deskjet 3635, which uses 652 Cartridge,

I have moved to India and want to use HP 680 cartridge, I am not sure if the 680 will work .. 

I need to either change the printers region or find a way that will allow me to use the 680 cartridges 

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @Najmivilla,

Welcome to the HP Support Community!

Thanks for reaching out!

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.

I understand you have an HP DeskJet 3635 UAE model and want to use HP 680 cartridges in India. Let’s go through the details and options.

a. Cartridge Compatibility
 - HP DeskJet 3635 (UAE version) is designed for HP 652 cartridges.
 - HP 680 cartridges are intended for different printer models (like HP DeskJet 1110, 2130, 3630 series for certain regions).
 - Cartridge compatibility depends on both model number and region coding.

b. Region Locking
 - Some HP printers have region-locked firmware, meaning cartridges from a different region may not be recognized.
 - UAE 3635 may not accept Indian 680 cartridges because the printer firmware expects the UAE version of 652.

c. Options to Use 680 Cartridges
 1. Change Printer Region:
  - HP officially does not support changing the printer region. Attempting firmware hacks is risky and can brick the printer.
 2. Use Compatible 652 Cartridges:
  - Look for HP 652 cartridges sold in India. These are usually available as original or HP-approved compatible cartridges.
  - Some online stores ship international HP 652 cartridges that work across regions.
 3. Consider Printer Replacement:
  - If you want to use locally available cartridges (680), the safest method is to get a printer model compatible with HP 680 cartridges in India.

d. Recommendation
 - The UAE 3635 is unlikely to work with Indian 680 cartridges due to region/family differences.
 - The most reliable approach is to either:
  • Continue using 652 cartridges from HP (look for India-sold stock), or
  • Switch to a printer model sold in India that supports HP 680 cartridges.

I hope this helps.

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