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I want to use my old ink cartridges that i have refilled. How do you go about this as the printer is just saying it is out of ink and not printing anything

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@bry3148 

 

OK - the following document was released for the printers listed - I didn't bother posting it because your printer is not on the list and is not impacted by the contents.

 

Here you go...

 

Non-HP ink cartridge use (Firmware Update)

Updates have been released to correct issues in affected printers (as listed😞

HP Inkjet Printers - Dynamic Security Feature Affecting Cartridges Using Non-HP Security Chip

 

For those whose printers are listed - read the whole document.  Don't be fooled by the first couple of lines.

 

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@bry3148 

 

This printer (and most every other HP printer manufactured after December 2016) is protected by Dynamic Security to prevent possible damage to the printer and ink system caused by using untested non-HP products.

 

This means that you cannot used refilled ink in this printer.

 

Datasheet - HP ENVY Pro 6400 All-in-One Printer series 

 

What?

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HP Printers - Dynamic Security Enabled Printers

 

 

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HP ENVY Photo 6234 All-in-One Printer 

 

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I thought they had been made to enable refill to be used now

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@bry3148 

 

OK - the following document was released for the printers listed - I didn't bother posting it because your printer is not on the list and is not impacted by the contents.

 

Here you go...

 

Non-HP ink cartridge use (Firmware Update)

Updates have been released to correct issues in affected printers (as listed😞

HP Inkjet Printers - Dynamic Security Feature Affecting Cartridges Using Non-HP Security Chip

 

For those whose printers are listed - read the whole document.  Don't be fooled by the first couple of lines.

 

Thank you for participating in the HP Community.

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

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Question Resolved / Answered, Click "Accept as Solution" .

 

 

Dragon-Fur

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