Is my printer obsolete?

[DiannaK]

My printer says it needs a new printhead.  I'm not finding that part for my Inkjet Pro 8600.  The part I found that it should use, does not list my printer as one that uses that part.  I'm stumped and wondering if my printer is obsolete.  I have had had it a long time.  I'd appreciate any info anyone can give me.  Thanks,

Dianna

[NonSequitur777 · Accepted solution]

@DiannaK,

Welcome to our HP User Forum!

That is a good question.  What gave it away that your suspicion of your Inkjet Pro 8600 being obsolete to be correct is when I searched "Inkjet Pro 8600 Printhead" on eBay.  And what I found was product description upon product description of "HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus All In One Inkjet Printer *BAD PRINTHEAD* [or: NO PRINTHEAD] Read Details - Parts Only": inkjet pro 8600 printhead: Search Result | eBay.

Printers don't last that long.  My recommendation is that you would be better off buying a new replacement printer through Amazon or another online eCommerce business, or from an electronics retailer store such as Best Buy, or Office Depot/OfficeMax, based on what printer features work for you.

Hope this was helpful.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[oilyfinger]

In my experience printers can last that long and sometimes even longer. printer needs new printhead? Printheads do dry out if not used for a long time. Printhead cleaning kits are available on ebay etc. and can sometimes revive a failing printhead.

[NonSequitur777]

@oilyfinger,

No offense, but you're missing the point.  The fact that dozens of Inkjet Pro 8600 printers are offered for sale with a missing or without a working printhead, should be sort of a clue.

NonSequitur777

[DiannaK]

Thanks for everyone's input.  I bought a new printer.  I hope it lasts as long a the old one did!